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The campus community has several options
to use to alert officials of emergency
situations. 911 is the best number to call for
all emergencies. For nonemergency issues,
calling 864-656-2222 will connect you to the
campus dispatcher. Large, yellow emergency
call boxes are located across campus (see
parking map for exact locations). Students
are encouraged to become familiar with the
location of these boxes as pushing the button
will connect you to campus dispatch.
Rave Guardian
Rave Guardian is a free, smartphone-based
security application and optional personal
safety mobile app that allows users to
call 911, call CUPD, set up a safety timer,
notify specific people about their status
and location, and submit anonymous text
messages to CUPD about security threats
or problems. For more information, visit
Understanding Title IX
The federal government requires colleges
and universities to have better support,
education and prevention of interpersonal
violence including sexual violence, stalking
and relationship violence. As a result, many
institutions, including Clemson University, offer training for faculty, staff and students
related to understanding Title IX as well as options and resources available. Through Title
IX, students who have been impacted by sexual assault, relationship abuse or stalking can
receive information, support and resources. There is a web-based course all students receive
and are strongly encouraged to take in addition to other educational programming offered
throughout the year. For more information about safety, visit
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
One of the most commonly asked questions is, “Does my student need a car?” This is a
personal decision for you and your student. While parking is limited, Clemson has created
provisions for both having a car and not having a car.
If a student does have a car and they plan to park it on campus, they will need to register the
car and purchase a permit through Parking and Transportation Services. There is an annual
parking permit application process online. Permits are mailed to the address provided prior
to the beginning of the academic year. Students can get a prorated parking permit if they
bring their car for only part of the academic year. Parking permits run August to August,
annually. Campus parking lots, spaces and zones are specifically marked for the appropriate
parking permit. See the parking map and parking permit regulations by permit type at
Stay up-to-date on all news and changes within Parking and Transportation Services via their
social media pages: Facebook: Twitter:
Instagram: Get push notifications sent directly to your mobile device by
enrolling in specific parking or transit channels on the my.Clemson app (iOS users only).
There are several convenient ways to get around campus and the city of Clemson without
having a vehicle including the following:
Bicycles
Bicycles are an easy way to get around campus quickly. Bike racks are available all over
campus to secure bikes, and the CUPD provides a service to register bikes and engrave your
information free of charge. All Clemson Area Transit (CAT) buses are equipped to handle
bicycles for further travel.
BikeShare is a bicycle sharing program through B-Cycle. With five stations across campus,
students may check a bike out at one station and return it to any of the other stations on
campus. Included in your $15 annual membership fee is two hours free with each reservation.
Additional fees may apply for reservations longer than two hours. Sign up
at
Car Sharing: ZipCar
Car sharing is a program for people who are looking for an alternative method of
transportation in order to save time and money! The hybrid and low-emission vehicles are
great for local errands and even road trips. Annual membership in the program is required,
and fees are based on how long the car is used. To register and reserve cars, visit
Tiger Transit
Tiger Transit is used on campus in two ways. The first way is for shuttle bus services around
campus and connections to satellite campuses like the Clemson Research Park in Anderson or
the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville.
Tiger Transit is also a late-hour shuttle service, providing door-to-door rides from any
location on Clemson’s campus. It operates seven days a week from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Students can
request a ride by using the my.Clemson or TransLoc apps. Real-time bus tracking is available
in each app.
Tiger Commute and Greenlink
Tiger Commute is a Clemson University service for students. Operated by Tiger Transit, this
bus provides shuttle service from the Academic Success Center to CU-ICAR in Greenville
and shopping opportunities in Easley. Connections to other Greenville campuses, including
Patewood campus, University Center and Greenville One in downtown Greenville, are
available at CU-ICAR by transferring to a Greenlink bus for free by showing a CUID. Greenlink
is the City of Greenville’s public transit agency. Route times vary throughout the day and
year. For more information, visit
Clemson Carpool
For students living off-campus, Parking and Transportation Services offers preferred parking
for drivers with carpool permits. To get one, each member needs to show proof of their
registered vehicle and matching class or work schedules at least four days a week. Carpool
groups of three or more receive FREE parking permits.
GETTING HOME
Tiger Transit Holiday Airport Shuttles
Offered by Parking and Transportation Services, Tiger Transit holiday airport shuttles to
the Greenville Spartanburg and Charlotte airports are free and available for students around
University holidays and breaks. Seats are limited and not guaranteed for every student. Seats
are booked by your student on using their @clemson.edu email address.
Visit the Airport Shuttle page at for shuttle operating days
and times and when reservations open for each break. If a seat on Tiger Transit is unavailable,
third party providers are available.
Both the Atlanta and Charlotte airports are approximately two hours from Clemson; the
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is approximately one hour from Clemson.
Visit r for more information.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT:
RAVE GUARDIAN
• To sign up for Rave Guardian, visit
Click on the
orange tab on the right-hand side of the
page and follow the instructions.
• Discuss campus safety resources with
your student.
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
“We have been very impressed with
the response time of the campus
representatives. While walking back
from a football game to our daughter’s
residence hall in Lightsey, my wife
noticed a few overhead bulbs out along
the walkway and emailed the campus
police. A representative immediately
responded and action was taken to
replace the light — we were very
happy about that!”
Dan Barton
Pittsgrove, N.J.