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PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“Certainly, sending our first born off to
college was a much more emotional
thing for us than we expected. Being
involved with the Clemson Family
Advisory Board (CFAB) allowed us to
be there and enjoy the university and
helped make the transition better. At the
end of the day, you need to be confident
you have raised your child well, they
will succeed on their own and you will
always be there for support.”
Michael and Angela Clark
Ft. Myers, Fla.
INTRODUCTION
This guide is divided into several sections to follow your student’s entire collegiate
experience. Each section will briefly talk about the college student experience and how new
growth can occur through many different social and learning opportunities offered at the
university. It also encompasses common topics we see at different times of the year. Most
portions also feature a “How You can Support” section, which provides specific ways or
things you can do to support your student as well as questions you might want to consider
asking your student. You may also notice the use of “Clemson lingo” throughout this booklet.
These are acronyms or terms commonly used by students, faculty and staff. This booklet is
intended to be kept and utilized as a resource during your student’s time at Clemson.
UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE
Clemson University has several divisional units working together to make the university run
smoothly every day. The two main units both your student and your family will work with the
most are the academic colleges and the Division of Student Affairs.
There are seven academic colleges within the university, separated according to disciplines:
sciences, arts and humanities, and so forth. From there, majors are structured within an
academic college. For example, your student may be an English major in the College of
Architecture, Arts and Humanities at Clemson University.
The Division of Student Affairs creates and oversees student-centered campus programs from
a variety of departments. There are countless campuswide initiatives aimed at improving
daily life, safety and development for each and every student at Clemson. Campus recreation,
residential learning and living, student activities and events, Orientation, career services,
student health, and community and ethical standards are only a few programs covered
under the division’s umbrella.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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There are many policies and procedures put in place to keep the university functioning.
Academic policies (discussed further on Page 12) are outlined to inform students of any
policy or procedure that affects the progression in their curriculum through graduation.
Further, protocols related to students’ rights, responsibilities and conduct are found in
the Student Handbook.
Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is an additional guide to all policies and procedures pertaining
to an enrolled student at Clemson: academic (students should refer to the Undergraduate
Announcements for complete details of academic policies), housing and facilities, access
and discrimination, safety, the Student Code of Conduct, and financial and general policies.
Student Code of Conduct
The Student Code of Conduct is the core code all enrolled Clemson students are expected
to honor and abide. The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is outlined as follows:
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Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the
development of students and the general well-being of society. Free inquiry and free
expression are indispensable to the attainment of these goals. A Clemson student is
expected at all times to show respect for civility, community and the rights of others
and to exemplify the Clemson University core values of integrity, honesty and respect.