Campus Living Guide
2006-2007
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Welcome to Clemson University
housing! The staff of the University
Housing office is committed to doing
everything pos­
sible to make your
Clemson years the
best they can be.
Please call on us if
we can help in any
way.
Verna G. Howell
Executive Director of Housing
University Housing Mission
The mission of University
Housing is to provide students with
safe, clean, well-maintained, reason­
ably priced housing where academic
success and personal growth are pro­
moted.
Contents
2 WhereDoYouFitIn?
4 TheBigMove
9 TheClemsonFamily
11 YouCanCountonUs
13 HallinaDay’sWork
15 CommonGround
16 Roommates:RespectIs
Welcome Home
From the Director
theKey
19 AtYourService
24 FoodforThought
26 BedsAloft?
27 FishTales
29 PlayItSafe
33 That’stheRule
37 ComingtoCampus
40 CampusMap
44 CallUs!
Backcover Checklist
Additionalinformationisavailable
atourWebsite:
www.housing.clemson.edu
Keep this guide in a handy place!
You’ll want to bring it to campus
when you come.
Note: The 2005-2006 winners are featured on the cover.
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College may seem like a mystery to you right
now. But remember, it’s brand new for everyone else
in your class, too. You’re about to join a great group
— the Clemson family! And you’ll have the time of
your life as you find your place in the Clemson com­
munity.
If you’re nervous about having a roommate, don’t
worry. Some students have never shared a room
with anyone, but it’s not as hard as you may think.
You can have a great time! At Clemson, you’ll get to
know many different kinds of people — that’s a good
thing. Learning to live with other students is as
much a part of your college education as anything
you’ll learn in the classroom.
We’ve included your housing assignment
in this package with the name and address
of your roommate. You may want to contact him
or her before you arrive at Clemson. Students tell
us that the letters, phone calls and emails they ex­
changed before coming to campus took a lot of
pressure off their first day here. So, start getting to
know each other and then relax. We know you want
to fit in here. And, at Clemson, we’re in it together!
Where Do You
Fit In?
The Big
Move
All new students (those who have never attended Clemson University) may
move in beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2006. All returning students
may move in beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 20, 2006. Arrivals prior to these
dates and times are NOT possible because residential areas are still being prepared, and
staff are not yet in place.
We want to make things as easy as possible for you and your parents, so we’ve set up
this suggested schedule for Saturday and Sunday to help minimize long lines and traffic
jams. We strongly recommend that you try to arrive according to this schedule.
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It’s a good idea to pick up your key
as soon as you get on campus. Just go to
the front desk of your assigned residence
hall or apartment to get it. Be sure to
have a picture ID with you.
Ship Shape
We know that everyone may not be
able to follow this plan because of travel
or other complications, but using this
schedule will help. You can check in
each day until 10:00 p.m. If you want to
avoid the biggest crowds, you might con­
sider moving in on Monday or Tuesday.
For the spring semester, residence
halls and apartments will open on
Sunday, January 7, 2007, at 8:00 a.m.
If you want to ship trunks or large
boxes, send them to University Station,
Clemson University, Clemson SC 29632.
Your name and box number must appear
on all items. Pickup hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. The
Clemson University Post Office is on the
lower level of the University Union. For
your convenience, the University Post
Office will be open 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
both days of move-in weekend, August
19-20, 2006.
Get Ahead of the Pack
Keep It Legal!
If you live fairly close to campus
(within a two- to three-hour drive), it’s
best to pack only the things you really
need, including clothes to last 14 days.
After a couple of weeks, you can go
home and get the rest of your belong­
ings. By then, you’ll have a better idea
of what you need and what will fit into
your room.
Be sure to carefully review your
copy of the University Housing Con­
tract for all applicable rules, regulations
and policies concerning your new home
and community. Many of these are also
discussed in this guide on pages 26-36.
Remember, the contract you signed is for
the entire academic year (both fall and
spring semesters).
Getting Settled
If your last name begins
with: Try to move in:
A-I
8:00-9:00 a.m. or
12:30-1:30 p.m.
J-R
9:30-10:30 a.m. or
2:00-3:00 p.m.
S-Z
11:00 a.m.-noon or
3:30-4:30 p.m.
What a Load!
When you move in, we’ll have cer­
tain areas that you can use to unload
your things, but you can’t leave your car
or truck unattended in these spots. After
unloading, please move your vehicle to
a nearby parking lot. If it rains, we’ll
change the plans to allow residents to
put their things in the nearest dry area
(such as a porch or lobby). If you have a
hand truck, bring it with you.
President and Mrs. Barker
volunteer at move-in.
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• Small vacuum cleaner
• Trash can
Basic DIRECTV service is available in
all housing areas, and it’s already included
in your semester housing fee. If you’re a re­
ally big movie fan, you can buy additional
premium packages directly from the
DIRECTV company at 1-800-610-0797.
If you want the feel of carpet between
your toes and you plan to live in Johnstone,
Benet, Young, Cope, Geer or Sanders, you
may want to consider bringing room-size
carpet from home because these areas are
not carpeted. You can also buy a remnant
at numerous local stores. Be sure to check
out the room measurements and floor plans
online at www.housing.clemson.edu.
Bring Your Laptop!
Cool It!
Internet access can put you in touch
with the four corners of the earth, and
Clemson University can take you there
from the comfort of your own room! All
of our residence halls and apartments are
fully wired through a campus-wide network
called ResCom (Residential Computing).
Each student has a dedicated, high-speed
data port, which is separate from the phone
line.
As an added bonus to living on cam­
pus, all residence halls have wireless access
in all the common areas. This means you
can use your laptop while doing laundry or
just sitting around waiting on your friends.
The freshman halls have wireless cyber
lounges that give you a place to sit and
work in comfort or you can meet with other
students to work on group projects. These
cyber lounges also have Ethernet hook-ups.
Best of all, there is no extra charge for
this service! However, there are minimum
system requirements (for your computer) if
you want to get wired up. Check this infor­
mation online at rescom.clemson.edu.
All incoming freshmen are required to
have a laptop. For more information on this
requirement or for information on purchas­
ing a laptop, please visit laptop.clemson.edu.
You can keep a refrigerator in your
room if it’s no larger than 3.6 cubic feet.
A combination microfridge multipliance is
also available for rent. This unit includes
a microwave (the only microwave allowed
in residence halls), a refrigerator and a
zero-degree freezer. New and used units are
available. Student Government and Col­
legiate Concepts provide this service, and
they can have it delivered to your room.
Just go online to www.collegefridge.com or
call 1-888-929-0806 for more informa­
tion or to place an order. All University
apartments have full-size refrigerators, and
microwaves are also available in Lightsey
Bridge I and II.
DIRECTV
Before
After
The Personal Touch
season. Remember that you have to find a
place for whatever you bring to the room.
Soft luggage can be folded and easily stored,
and many students find that footlockers
are easy to use for transporting and storing
things in the room.
Most residence halls have refrigerators
and microwave ovens available for your use,
either in the hall kitchen or lounges. You
might also want to consider renting a
Microfridge (combination microwave/ re­
frigerator-freezer). If so, see the “Cool It!”
section on page 7. Some other things you
may want to bring include the following:
Just picture it — a place that shows off
your personal taste and interests. It’s a little
bit of “you.” That’s what your room will be,
once you and your roommate dress it up.
Remember, it won’t look that way when
you first walk in!
A lot of our students get in touch with
their roommate before they come to cam­
pus so they can start the decorating process
together — color schemes, posters — what­
ever it takes. Talking together ahead of
time also helps you decide what to bring so
you don’t end up with two stereos and no
TV.
Bring It!
Pack up your computer, television, VCR, stereo, CD player and radio!
You can bring all of those things with
you. Keep a level head, though. You want
to be comfortable, but you probably won’t
have space for everything you own because
you’ll be living in a room, not an entire
house. Closets and dresser space are limited,
so bring only the clothes you need for a
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Telephone
Iron and portable ironing board
Desk lamp (not halogen)
Alarm clock
Clothes hangers
Mattress cover (extra-long)
Bed linens (extra-long)
Surge protector (see your contract for de­
tails on this power strip)
• Towels
Roll Out the Carpet!
Clemson Cares
Did You Call?
Bring your own telephone. Two tele­
phone jacks are provided in each residence
hall room, and apartments have three. Each
apartment or residence hall room has one
phone number that you will share with your
roommate(s). Free voice mail is provided,
and charges for local phone services are
included in the housing rental fee. We also
have an optional discounted long-distance
service. If you didn’t receive information
about the long-distance service, call the
Office of Telecommunications at (864)
656-2550 for details. On campus, email
TelecomServices-L@clemson.edu to report
telephone line maintenance. The Univer­
sity will service your telephone line but not
your telephone.
Leave It at Home!
We want to keep the residence halls as
safe as possible, so there are some things we
just can’t allow in your room:
• Candles (not even as decoration)
• Halogen lamps
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• Microwave ovens/cooking appliances
(except Microfridges, thermostatically
controlled percolators and hot-air pop­
corn poppers)
• Electrical fixtures such as ceiling fans or
track lighting
• Parachute canopies on the ceiling
• Pets (except fish in a 10-gallon tank or
smaller)
We also have a few rules to help protect
the room and walls from interior decorators
who get carried away —
• Posters should be hung with white “plas­
tic tack.” No tape, nails or tacks can be
used on the walls.
• All lofts and any other personal furniture
must be “free-standing” and must not be
attached in any way to the walls, ceiling
or other room fixtures.
Many areas have bed frames that can
be bunked or lofted, but check with your
RA first to see if your beds are bunkable
and how they work. Keep in mind that ev­
ery few weeks your room will be inspected.
The date and time of these inspections will
be posted 24 hours in advance.
The Clemson
Family
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You Can
Count on Us
One of the unique things about Clemson is that even though it’s a large university, it feels
more like a family. Becoming a Clemson Tiger is an experience that will stay with you for a life­
time. There are a lot of activities going on at Clemson and plenty of different people to enjoy
them with you.
Think of the residence hall as your “neighborhood” and the University as your “town.” In
addition to groups and organizations for a number of different social concerns, political causes,
religions, hobbies, sports and special interests, the University offers educational activities such as
stress management, résumé-writing workshops, Black History Month, Alcohol Awareness Month
and AIDS Awareness Day. Take your pick, or help plan your own!
Clemson is well-known for its mission of service to the people of South Carolina, and stu­
dents are right out front with participation in blood drives, events for local charities, recycling,
clothing and food drives, and many other projects. You can learn something and have fun in
hundreds of activities — and it’s a great way to meet people with the same interests.
We’ll make sure you have all the help you need to settle into your new Clemson life. The
University Housing office employs close to 600 people to assist you in day-to-day living. Best of
all, you can get help with a lot of your questions or problems from someone right on your floor!
Your RA can either answer your questions or refer you to someone who can.
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RAs
Resident assistants (RAs) are undergradu­
ate students who serve as a link between you
and the Housing Office. University Housing
employs one (or more) RAs for each floor or
area. Their No. 1 priority is to help you make
your Clemson experience the best it can be.
RAs give advice, keep you informed and help
you learn what’s what at Clemson. And some­
times, your RA is just someone to listen when
you need to talk.
in that area. They are responsible for the
overall management of the residence halls or
apartment communities and are the local rep­
resentatives for University Housing.
ACs
Area coordinators (ACs) are full-time,
professional Housing employees who live
in the various residential communities and
supervise the RDs and the activities of the
(satellite) area housing offices.
RDs
Resident directors (RDs) are gradu­
ate students who live in each housing area
and supervise the RAs and desk assistants
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The Clemson University Police Depart­
ment is here to protect you. In addition,
security officers are assigned to each residence
hall and apartment area. It’s a comfort to
know that these officers periodically patrol
the premises throughout the night.
Control Desks
A “control” desk is the main operations
center for a given housing area. Student desk
assistants (DAs) staff these control desks for
the residence halls and apartment areas. They
greet guests, issue keys, take maintenance re­
quests and answer the main phone.
Maintenance Services
University Housing employs a full-time
staff for maintenance in all residential areas.
You can easily recognize the maintenance
staff members by their uniform. If you need to
request maintenance services, fill out a Main­
tenance Request Form at the front desk; call
(864) 656-5450; or go online to www.housing.
clemson.edu. Occasionally, contractors will
perform specialized maintenance services. For
emergency maintenance service, contact your
RA or RD.
All for One
CU Police
Custodial Services
Although you’re responsible for keeping
your room clean, University Housing em­
ploys a custodial staff to clean all common
areas such as lounges, hallways and commu­
nal bathrooms. You’ll see the same face on a
regular basis because one custodian is assigned
to your area. Take the time to meet your hall/
area custodian. He or she is an important part
of your community.
If custodial services are needed in your
building, call (864) 656-5450. For emergency
custodial services, contact your RA or RD.
We appreciate your assistance in keeping your
common areas clean.
Hall
in a Day’s Work
Residence Hall Association
The Clemson University Residence Hall
Association (RHA) is right at home work­
ing for you! RHA is the student voice for
housing concerns, programming and leader­
ship opportunities. We invite all students
to participate in this group. Logon to www.
housing.clemson.edu/rha for more information.
RHA funds are raised through linen/
comforter sales, final exam kits and several
other fund-raising programs. The sale of lin­
ens is handled by a national company called
On-Campus Marketing. To find out more or
to place an order, just go online to www.rhl.
org/clu or call 1-800-957-4338.
Residence Hall Councils
If you’re looking for a group to join, you
don’t have to look any further than your
own residence hall. The Residence Hall
Council (RHC) is made up of elected or ap­
pointed representatives from every hall and
apartment complex. The RHC organizes
programs and makes recommendations on
housing policies. Contact your RA or RD if
you’re interested in serving. Get involved!
Student Employees
You may be able to find a job right in
your own residential area. University
Housing hires enrolled students as front-desk
assistants, office workers, student program
assistants, ResCom computing consultants,
weekend custodians, maintenance assistants
and resident assistants. Talk to your RA
about job opportunities with University
Housing if you’d like more information.
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Hall Meetings
Your resident assistant wants to keep you
informed, so sometimes all the residents in a
hall or area will meet to hear what’s up or to
discuss things. Your RA will put up posters to
let you know when a hall or area meeting is
scheduled. If you can’t make the meeting, check
with your RA to catch up.
Student Judicial Boards
Some people don’t play “fair.” When that
happens, the University has to step in. Student
peer review boards hear cases of alleged miscon­
duct that occur within and outside of University
housing. These boards are made up of students,
and they work in cooperation with Student
Government and the Office of Student Con­
duct. If you’re interested in serving on one of
these boards, call the Office of Student Conduct
at (864) 656-0510.
Holiday Breaks
Sometimes it’s impossible or impractical
for our students to travel home during breaks.
Residence halls and apartments are open over
spring and fall breaks as well as the Thanks­
giving holiday. There are fewer staff members
around, but security officers keep their regular
schedules. Residence halls are closed between
the fall and spring semesters, from the morning
after December graduation until early January.
Look for information related to holidays in the
Clemson Home newsletter, which will come to
you through your RA and by email.
Common
Ground
Visitation
The times that members of the opposite
sex can visit your room are designated as either
“standard” or “self-regulated” visitation, depend­
ing on where you live. Check with your RA
to be sure. In the residence halls, you have to
escort your guest to and from the room, and
you must be in the room during the visit. If
you’d like to have some of your old friends (or
a brother or sister) hang out with you for the
weekend, be sure to talk to your roommate first
and see if the visit fits with his or her plans.
However, overnight visits by members of the
opposite sex are not permitted in halls with
communal baths. If you want to have a guest
for more than two consecutive nights or a guest
who visits frequently, you’ll need to obtain writ­
ten permission from a Housing official. Please
see your University Housing Contract for more
details on Clemson’s visitation policies. The
bottom line is mutual respect for everyone.
At Clemson, there are students from all
over the United States and 80 other countries.
Regardless of where our students come
from, they have many of the same goals and
ideals — they want a great educational experi­
ence and a chance to grow as members of the
global community. We believe our strength as a
Clemson “family” comes from sharing different
ideas and experiences that broaden our view of
the world. In University Housing, we support
this educational process. We are personally and
professionally committed to encouraging accep­
tance and celebrating these differences within
our communities.
Each unique aspect of yours and your
neighbor’s is valuable — whether it’s political
affiliation, regional ties, race, ethnicity, cultural
or national origin, religious beliefs, sexual ori­
entation, gender, age, mental and/or physical
challenges, socioeconomic class, academic class,
personality types, etc. We encourage you to get
into the spirit of the Clemson community by —
Keeping an open mind.
(Don’t make assumptions about others. You could be wrong.)
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Challenging yourself.
(Get to know people who are different from you.)
Asking questions.
(Don’t be afraid or embarrassed. People wel­
come questions.)
Accepting that your values may conflict with another’s values.
(You can accept others’ values without agreeing with them.)
Attending diverse University events and Housing-sponsored programs. (Education doesn’t stop inside the class­
room, and it can be FUN!)
Inappropriate behaviors or acts of intoler­
ance will be confronted. Any action that stifles
another person’s responsible expression of
his/her individuality interferes with everyone’s
opportunities for growth. Join us in maintain­
ing your right to be yourself and to learn by
interacting with others. When you protect the
rights of one, you advance the primary goal of
all — education! Here at Clemson, it’s all for
one and one for all!
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Talk About It
Want to know how to get along with room­
mates? Talk to them! It’s the most important
thing you can do in a relationship. If something
is bothering you, the sooner you talk about it,
the sooner you’ll be able to work it out. After
all, no one can read your mind, and you can’t
read anyone else’s!
Lend an Ear
Sometimes, it’s just one of those days. Try
to understand why your roommate may have
reacted a certain way. It may have nothing to
do with you. Maybe he or she is having a tough
time and just needs someone to listen . . . may­
be your roommate can do the same for you.
Take a Breather
Everyone needs a little space occasionally
— time to be alone and just think things out.
Keep that in mind, and give each other time
for privacy. You can fill your need for peace and
quiet while your roommate is in class or at a
club meeting.
Room­
mates:
Respect Is the Key
Living with a roommate doesn’t have to be a “big deal.” The most important thing is that you
keep an open mind and learn to respect each other. Get to know your new roommate the same as
you would any other new person. You already know that both of you want a Clemson education! So,
just take it from there.
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Be User Friendly
We each have our own ideas about sharing
our things. Take the time to ask before you bor­
row things that belong to your roommate. It’s
an even better idea to talk this out up front and
agree on what’s community property and what’s
off limits.
Share Your Neat Ideas
You may have your own version of a clean
room, but make sure you share that “vision”
with your roommate. The two of you should
decide together what’s a comfortable level of
clean.
Service
The Clemson campus “community” has
most of the things you need for day-to-day
living right on campus. If you don’t see the ser­
vice you need listed below, your RA can point
you in the right direction.
Think About It
There are lots of things you should discuss
with your roommate as soon as you get settled
in. For example:
• Do you expect the room to be more of a
social space where friends can hang out or
more of a study space where you can concen­
trate on class work?
• Are you a night owl or an early bird? How
late may guests stay?
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• How do you want to handle visits by boy­
friends/girlfriends?
• Will you be around on the weekends? What
are your expectations about those times?
Of course there’s more you need to talk
about, but you get the idea. Talk about your
concerns before they become issues.
Got Cash?
Carolina First, Wachovia, BB&T and
Bank of America all have 24-hour automated
teller machines adjacent to the Dillard Build­
ing (near the Holmes/McCabe area and the
Shoeboxes). Bank of America and the State
Credit Union have ATMs behind Byrnes Hall;
Wachovia has one in the Hendrix Center; and
First Citizens has one in the University Union
loggia. If your home bank has VISA/MasterCard, Cirrus, AFFN, Honor or Plus System
bank cards, you can access funds from home,
Find It on Campus
At Your
and your parents can make direct deposits into
your account. Dollar-bill change machines are
located in the Dillard Building and are in most
of the residence halls and apartments. In ad­
dition, Carolina First Bank has a full-service
branch on the lower level of the Hendrix Center.
TigerStripe Accounts
The TigerStripe Account program lets
you deposit money into an account and use
the Tiger 1 Card as a prepaid debit card on or
off campus. You can use it at the Bookstore,
the laundry and the dining facilities. You can
even buy your concert tickets with it. In fact,
there are over 300 locations on and off campus
that accept the Tiger 1 Card! Visit www.tiger1.
clemson.edu for more details about the benefits
offered by your Tiger 1 Card.
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Getting Hungry?
The Center of Attention
When your appetite takes over, you’ll find
several spots on campus to tame your hunger.
The Canteen and Loggia Latte in the University
Union and the Fernow Street Café, located be­
tween Riggs and Freeman halls, are convenient
places to go for a quick meal. Paw Mart in the
University Union is also a handy refreshment stop
for snacks and drinks. There’s also Chili’s Too lo­
cated next to the Harcombe Dining Hall. And, be
sure to check out the food court in the Hendrix
Center and the Java City coffee shop in the
Cooper Library. Cornershop in the Hendrix Cen­
ter is another stop for a tasty snack. Schilletter
Dining Hall is behind the Hendrix Center, and
the Clemson House Dining Hall is across from
Bowman Field. Snack & Stax in Cooper Library
features convenience store items, a selection of
beverages and a variety of snacks. If you’re look­
ing for a special place to dine with friends, don’t
forget about Seasons by the Lake at the Madren
Center.
The Hendrix Student Center has lots of at­
tractions for busy, active students, and it’s a great
place to meet and mingle. The center is named
for Clemson alumnus and life member of the
Board of Trustees, Leon J. Hendrix, and is located
on East Campus next to Schilletter Dining Hall,
near the residence halls and apartments.
The center includes a student lounge, meet­
ing rooms and a five-vendor food court. You can
also take in a movie in the 154-seat theater, and
two ballrooms accommodate functions for stu­
dent organizations and conferences. The Hendrix
Center is also the home to the University Tele­
communications office, the University Bookstore,
the Student Union administrative offices, the
Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Intercultural Center
and the Michelin Career Center, as well as a fullservice branch of Carolina First Bank.
®
Check It Out!
Cooper Library has become one of the most
popular places for students on campus. Not only
can you find books, articles, DVDs and more,
you can get research help at the Reference Desk.
Then, you can take your laptop and meet with
your study group on the balcony while you enjoy a
latte from Java City. The library also has scanners,
a fax machine, photocopiers and private group
study rooms.
Cooper Library is open 24 hours a day from
Sunday at 10:00 a.m. until Friday at midnight.
Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. to midnight. For
more information go to www.lib.clemson.edu or
call (864) 656-1557.
Cars, motorcycles, mopeds and motor scoot­
ers must have a parking permit, which is available
from Parking Services, and they must be parked
in appropriately marked spaces. If you’re bringing
a vehicle to campus, don’t forget to apply for a
parking permit!
Remember, mopeds may not be brought
inside any building, and riding is prohibited on
sidewalks. All walkways are also off limits to
skateboards, bicycles, rollerblades, skates or similar
items.
Getting Around
Come on and Take a Free Ride!
With Clemson’s mild climate, biking is a
popular means of transportation. Bike racks are
located outside the residence halls. You’ll need a
lock to secure your bike to the racks, and it should
be registered with the Clemson University Police
Department (CUPD). Bikes may be kept inside
only if they are in your individual room or apart­
ment. Mopeds may be parked in outdoor bicycle
racks but may not be brought inside.
The city of Clemson provides a free shuttle
bus service on and off campus called CAT
(Clemson Area Transit). CAT is the largest farefree public transit system in the nation! In 2000
and 2005, it was selected as the “Best Transit
System” in the state by the S.C. Department of
Transportation. Each CAT bus is equipped with a
bike rack in case you need to temporarily switch
gears (and vehicles).
CAT Bus Hours
Monday-Friday, 6:22-3:00 a.m.
Saturday, 8:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.
Sunday, 5:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m.
Call (864) 654-CATS (2287) for more in­
formation and a system map. The CAT office is
located at 1200 Tiger Boulevard, Suite 2.
You’ve Got Mail
Each student will need to rent a post office
box at the University Post Office, located in the
University Union. You can sign up for a post
office box online when you pay your fees. The
University will send you an email with your as­
signed box number and other information. Post
office boxes are rented from August to August.
In the summer, mail is forwarded to your home
address. If you have questions, please call (864)
656-2351 or email studpo@clemson.edu.
Laundry Day
Washers and dryers are provided on the
ground level of each residence hall in Bryan Mall.
Calhoun Courts Commons, Lightsey Bridge Com­
mons and Thornhill Village Commons also have
laundry facilities. Clemson House has washers and
dryers available in the basement. Students who
live on West Campus use the washers and dryers
in the Dillard Building, in the basement of
Holmes Hall and on the first floor of Stadium Res­
idence Hall. Washers and dryers are also available
in all the residence halls in the Greek Community
on the Quad. Don’t forget to bring your own iron
and ironing board.
The Healthy Way
Not feeling well? Take a trip to Redfern
Health Center. Redfern consists of three divisions:
Medical Services, Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS) and Health Education/Alcohol
and Drug Education. All students who take seven
or more credit hours during the fall and spring
semesters are required to pay a health fee of $125
per semester. If you register for three or more
credit hours during each summer session, you must
pay a health fee of $45 per summer session. The
health fee provides for the professional services
of the physicians, psychologists and nurse prac­
titioners, and for reduced costs of lab, X-ray and
pharmacy services. The health fee also provides a
secondary urgent-care insurance benefit that pays
up to $500 per incident for expenses incurred in
the treatment of urgent problems that arise when
Redfern Health Center is closed.
Primary health-care services are available,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You can be
seen throughout the day by appointment at (864)
656-1541. The Nurses Clinic is available if you
don’t have an appointment. At this clinic, you’ll
be assessed by a nurse and receive care. After
hours, if you have questions about your healthcare needs, you can call the Nursewise Line at
1-888-525-1333.
Emergency transportation is provided by the
Clemson University ambulance, which is staffed
with licensed EMTs 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. After-hours health-care providers available
(at your expense) include Anderson Area Medical
Center, Clemson Health Center (a private, urgent
health-care facility), Palmetto Baptist Medical
Center, Greenville Memorial Medical Center and
Oconee Memorial Hospital.
You already know that college is a big step
in your life. If you’re having trouble adjusting
once you get here, help is only a phone call away.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
provides mental health services for various issues
including depression, anxiety, stress management,
anger management, relationship violence, sexual
assault and addictions.
Depending on the concern, you may be seen
in a group, as a couple or individually. Numerous
groups are offered throughout the semester to help
you learn specific skills such as stress management
and assertiveness. Other groups allow for per­
sonal growth and integration. A multidisciplinary
approach to the treatment of eating disorders
provides integration of medical, nutritional and
psychological services. The LifeStyles program
is a specialized approach to assist students with
substance misuse/abuse concerns. After an evalu­
ation, students are placed in psychoeducational
groups and may receive group or individual coun­
seling. Each semester on a first-come first-served
basis, CAPS conducts a limited number of psy­
chological evaluations for learning disabilities and
attention disorders. An on-site psychiatrist evalu­
ates and monitors students’ medication regimens
as needed. All services are confidential.
For CAPS services, call (864) 656-2451 for
an appointment. CAPS also offers a walk-in
clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. where you can
see a counselor on a first-come first-served basis
for brief evaluation or emergency intervention.
Mental health crisis assistance and consultation
are available 24 hours a day. After hours and on
weekends, you can reach the on-call counselor by
dialing the University police at (864) 656-2222.
Most services are free to students; some require a
reduced fee. Students who pay the health fee may
receive 10 individual sessions per semester at no
charge. There is no limit for group sessions. There
are charges for LifeStyles, psychiatric services and
psychometric testing, and this is discussed before
services are rendered. All services are provided by
licensed psychologists, licensed professional coun­
selors, certified addiction counselors, predoctoral
psychology interns or master’s counseling interns.
The Health Education area is committed to
promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing highrisk behaviors. The Alcohol and Drug Education
area provides programming, referrals, counseling
and instruction on University policies and person­
al issues associated with alcohol and drug use.
Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services coordinates the
provision of accommodations for students with
disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. All reasonable
accommodations are individualized, flexible and
confidential based on the nature of the disability
and the academic environment. Students must
provide documentation of the disability and
request needed accommodations. Variations in
housing arrangements for student with disabilities
must be coordinated through the Student Disabil­
ity Office. For information, visit room G20,
Redfern Health Center or call (864) 656-6848.
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Dining Halls
Clemson House
All meal plans can be used in Harcombe Food
Court, Schilletter Dining Hall or Clemson House.
Harcombe and Schilletter serve all day, so no
matter what your schedule, you’ll find food when
you find the time.
If you’re looking for more of a restaurant at­
mosphere, try the Clemson House. There are four
ways you can choose to pay for your meal. You
may use your meal plan as a cash equivalency to
purchase a-la-carte meals (Unlimited Access used
once per meal period and only for the “student
special” entree at the Clemson House); you may
select the student special on your meal plan; you
may pay in cash; or you may use the Tiger 1 Card.
Harcombe
Monday-Friday
Harcombe is closed on weekends.
Breakfast: 7:00-10:45 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45 a.m.-4:25 p.m. Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:00-9:30 a.m.
Dinner: 4:25-8:00 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
4:25-7:00 p.m. (Fri.)
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Schilletter
Food
for Thought
Meal Plans
Busy students need lots of “fuel.” That’s why
Clemson offers six meal options to satisfy dif­
ferent eating habits. Unlimited Access allows
you to go to the dining halls as often as you like
anytime they’re open. If you want anything from
three meals a day to unlimited snacking, this is
the plan for you. On the Any-Fifteen Plan, you
can choose 15 of the 21 meals offered each week.
If you have a hectic schedule or like to grab a bite
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Dinner: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7:00-10:45 a.m.
Saturday
Breakfast: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45 a.m.-4:25 p.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:25-8:00 p.m. (Sun.-Thurs.)
4:25-7:00 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.)
Dinner: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Cookie Break: 9:30-10:30 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)
Sunday
Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday
Breakfast: 8:00-10:45 a.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Lunch: 10:45 a.m.-4:25 p.m.
here and there, the Any-Ten Plan lets you choose
10 of the 21 meals offered each week.
The Unlimited Access Plus Any Ten and
Plus Any Fifteen plans offer the same benefits as
their counterparts with one big difference. They
add “Paw Points” to your TigerStripe Account,
which can be used the same as cash at any dining
facility on campus. Check the Dining Services
Web site at www.clemson.edu/dining for a complete
list of places to eat.
Dinner: 4:25-7:00 p.m.
Sunday
Breakfast: 8:00-10:45 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45 a.m.-4:25 p.m.
Dinner: 4:25-8:00 p.m.
Cookie Break: 9:30-10:30 p.m.
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Beds
Aloft?
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Leave “Fluffy” at Home!
Unless “Fluffy” is the name of your fish,
you can’t bring him to live in your room! The
only pets you may have in the residence halls
or apartments are fish (tank size limited to 10
gallons or less). That means no dogs, no cats,
no lizards, no snakes, no frogs, no monkeys, no
birds! Campus life just doesn’t suit having a pet.
Many of your fellow students are allergic to ani­
mals, and most animals carry parasites such as
fleas, ticks and mites.
One of the saddest things on campus is the
growing number of stray cats and the wild kittens
they produce. Some strays are here because soft­
hearted students saw the cute little kittens and
took them back to their room, only to be cited
for a rule violation and charged $50. There are
also students who abandon their pets at the end
of the school year. It is sad to see these strays,
but keep in mind that when you feed them, they
will start to depend on you for their meals. So
if you truly love animals, don’t become a part of
the problem.
When you see an abandoned animal, con­
tact a Housing representative. We’ll try to find it
a good home, or it will be taken to a local shelter
for adoption.
Wild Things
Parts of the University are in wooded areas,
where many woodland creatures make their
home. You’ll see an occasional squirrel scamper­
ing around, and sometimes even catch a glimpse
of a skunk or opossum. However, if an animal be­
comes confrontational, stay calm, leave quickly
and report it to the nearest Housing official.
Bugging Out
If you’re from a colder climate, get ready for
a shock. If you’re from the South, you’ve seen
them before . . . bugs! We love South Carolina’s
mild winters, but so do the bugs. These pests
can be aggravating, but if we work together, we
What’s In and Out
First, much of the bed furniture that we provide
is modular and already designed to be bunkable
and/or loftable. This furniture has been properly en­
gineered and built with strength and safety in mind.
Your RA can show you how it works and provide
you with any special connectors needed for lofting
or bunking. This is definitely the preferred way to
go, from the standpoint of safety and convenience.
Second, if you want to rent or purchase a loft,
we suggest you use one of the services provided by
either the University Bookstore or Student Gov­
ernment. To rent lofts from Collegiate Concepts
(sponsored by Student Government) visit www.
loftconcepts.com or call 1-888-929-0806. Collegiate
Concepts offers a pre-delivery service so the loft
can be delivered to your room (unassembled) before
you arrive. The University Bookstore has literature
available on a company called Timbernest, or go on­
line to www.timbernest.com for more information on
their lofts. Clemson’s college code for Timbernest is
CF74. Details on pricing, delivery and pickup are
available from each company.
However, if you still intend to build your own
loft, we insist that you use specific construction
guidelines, which are available on our Web site at
What’s a loft? It’s a raised frame built up
www.housing.clemson.edu. Printed copies are also
from the floor to hold a bed. Students like them
available from the University Housing office. These
because they provide more floor space for things
are strict construction guidelines — and for your
such as futons and TVs.
safety and the safety of others — they are not nego­
However, using a lofted bed means that you
tiable.
may be sleeping as much as five feet off the floor,
Lofts may be used in most traditional resi­
and that’s a long way down! Because of these
dence halls. Outside lofts (purchased, rented or
safety concerns, our enthusiasm for lofts is limited.
constructed) are NOT allowed in any of the apart­
Many factors are involved in designing a safe loft,
ment areas, the Greek Community on the Quad,
and there are significant risks involved in using an
the Clemson House or any of the suite-style build­
improperly designed or constructed loft. Conse­
ings. However, all of these areas are furnished with
quently, we strongly discourage the construction
modular furniture that is bunkable and/or loftable.
and use of “homemade” lofts. But, we provide
two options as alternatives to building your own
loft.
Fish
Tales
can control the problem. The University has
a contract with a privately owned pest control
company. Buildings are inspected monthly and
treated as needed.
You can also help fight these little invaders.
Be aware of how pests enter your room. Some­
times they come in with items that have been
stored outside or in a book bag that was left in
the grass with food inside. Or they might venture
in through opened doors or windows. Once in­
side, they’ll find food and water, and you’ll have
bugs for roommates. These are some additional
things you can do:
• Report sightings of pests to the Housing Main­
tenance Office at (864) 656-5450.
• Keep all opened food items sealed in plastic
containers.
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Keep all makeup and toiletry containers closed.
Keep your room clean.
Empty your trash can daily.
Work to reduce pest entryways.
Turn in maintenance problems promptly.
Wipe up spills as they occur.
Clean the refrigerator regularly (and in apart­
ments don’t forget the stoves, sinks and countertops, too).
Be a Tiger Conservationist
When you live in University housing, we ask
you to practice good environmental and conser­
vation habits. Make efficient use of all resources.
Conserving water and electricity are two of the most
important things you can do to make a positive im­
pact, such as not letting the water run in the sink
while you brush your teeth or shave.
Always put trash in its proper place. Littering
(inside or outside the buildings) is not permitted
under any circumstances. In short, take responsibil­
ity for your own actions. If you make a mess, please
clean it up.
We also ask you to reduce, recycle and reuse
materials whenever possible. The University has an
award-winning recycling program in which all fac­
ulty, staff and students make a difference. University
Housing also promotes the Lighten Your Load pro­
gram at the end of the spring semester. This program
allows students to donate unwanted items to local
charities, which decreases the number of things they
have to take home or store. It’s also a worthwhile
opportunity to help others.
As you spend your time in University build­
ings and around campus, look for ways to support
sustainable living, and get involved in helping to
conserve our precious natural resources.
Safety Rules at CU
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Play It
Safe
On Campus
Clemson is a small, friendly community with
little violent crime and fewer of the crime and
safety problems that plague larger cities. However,
neither the University nor the community is crime
free. The problems of drug and alcohol abuse,
acquaintance rape and other crimes affect every
campus community.
That’s why Clemson University has a profes­
sional police force of more than 30 full-time police
officers who are graduates of the S.C. Criminal
Justice Academy. They’re more than just “campus
security officers.” As commissioned officers, they
have reporting responsibilities to the University,
the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and
the court.
Even before passage of the “Student Right
to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990,”
Clemson voluntarily reported its crime statistics to
the FBI and has done so since 1980.
Clemson also has a staff of student life pro­
fessionals who are continually trained in crime
prevention, building security, personal safety,
counseling, victim assistance, student discipline
and other areas. They ensure that the policies,
procedures and educational programs are in place
to educate students about personal safety and to
respond quickly and effectively to problems in
campus housing and elsewhere.
The campus and its physical facilities are
maintained with safety in mind. In recent years,
the University has invested heavily in improved
lighting, emergency telephones and security-con­
scious landscape design and maintenance. In other
words, Clemson University is committed to pro­
viding a safe and secure environment for students,
faculty and staff.
The prompt reporting of crimes is encouraged.
If you have a problem at Clemson, we want to
know about it. And, we work hard to make sure
“the system” will be responsive to your needs.
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Additional information on security policies is
contained in the Student Handbook and in the Campus
Safety Report, which also contains statistics on crime
at the University and in the city of Clemson.
A Word About Alcohol
One of the greatest potential problems facing all
freshmen is the temptation to “party hard.” We want
our students to have fun and enjoy themselves, but
we take a strong stance against not only the use of il­
legal drugs, but also against underage drinking and the
abuse of alcohol by those of any age.
The legal drinking age in South Carolina is 21.
Consequently, the possession or consumption of alco­
hol in any form by anyone under age 21 is against the
law and is, therefore, prohibited on the Clemson
University campus. Violations of this law and related
University policies are considered very serious offens­
es, and the penalties can be significant.
We say this to you, our new students, because we
want you to be successful in every way here at
Clemson. Experience has shown us that many students
ignore or trivialize the issue of underage drinking.
Please don’t make that mistake! This is a serious issue
with serious consequences.
Sure, you can have fun. But, use your head. Have
fun legally, and use good judgment. That way, every­
one wins!
Hall Security and Card Access
University Housing has a perimeter card access
system installed in all campus residence halls. Perim­
eter card access is a system that allows you to use your
student ID card to enter certain exterior doors of the
residence halls. The system is designed to deny en­
trance into the residence halls by people who do not
have permission to enter. In order for this system to
work, we need your help. Please don’t allow anyone to
follow you in a door; don’t allow anyone to use your
ID card; and never prop open a door for any reason.
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Your Personal Safety
We make every effort to maintain a safe campus
for all students. However, there are some things you
can do for your own safety:
• Walk in groups of two or more after dark.
• Never hesitate to use the CUPD’s (Clemson
University Police Department’s) free Escort Ser­
vice. Call (864) 656-2222.
• Ride the free Clemson Area Transit (CAT) bus ser­
vice.
• Walk in well-lighted, well-traveled areas.
• Make sure someone knows where you are and when
you expect to return.
• Dress for freedom of movement — don’t wear con­
fining or uncomfortable clothing.
• After dark, have your keys ready before you get to
your room, apartment or car; park in a well-lighted
area.
• Always look into the back seat of your car and un­
der your car before getting in. Also, lock your doors
while driving.
• Always lock your room/apartment door at night or
while sleeping.
• If you receive annoying or obscene phone calls,
hang up and report the call to the CUPD.
• Always find out who is on the other side of the
door before you open it.
• Take note of where the outdoor campus phones are
located.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
UniversityPoliceDepartment
911
FireDepartment
911
RedfernHealthCenter
Ambulance
656-2233
911
RapeCrisisHotline
868-7599
CAPS
656-2451
What You Need to Know About Physical and
Sexual Assault
These strategies also have been found to help you
avoid or prevent assaults:
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Be on the alert; be aware of danger early.
Yell, flee, kick.
Display outrage rather than fear.
If your life is in danger, use passive resistance (vom­
it, urinate, tell the attacker you are diseased).
If you are a victim or know a victim of an assault,
follow these guidelines:
• Call police (911). Get medical attention immedi­
ately. At a health-care facility you will be seen by a
physician, and you can talk with an assault special­
ist. (Your identity will be protected at all times.)
• Report the crime to the CUPD. Even if you choose
not to press charges, you may save another victim
from the same fate. If you think you’re going to
press charges, do not bathe or destroy any evidence
such as clothing.
• Try to get an accurate description of the assailant’s
appearance, what was said or any other information
that will assist police.
“Date rape drugs” are present on most college
campuses, and they have been found in Clemson. Do
not take a drink from an open container or from a
drink not prepared in your presence. Never leave a
drink unattended. Know who you are with. Report all
suspicious acts or persons to CUPD at (864) 656-2222
(or 911). More information about your safety will be
available when you arrive on campus. For additional
information about staying safe, keeping your things
safe and getting a list of safety tips, visit stuaff.clemson.
edu/cupd.
Keeping Your Things Safe
• Before coming to campus, have identification num­
bers engraved on your valuable belongings such as
laptops, bikes, stereos, etc., and register them with
the CUPD.
• Examine your parents’ homeowners policy, and be
sure your personal property is insured.
• Always close and lock your doors and windows
whenever you go to bed and whenever you leave
your room or apartment, even if you’re just going
away for a few minutes. Never loan out your key,
and report a lost key immediately to your RA. If
you can’t find your key, see your RA about a recore.
(See Key Policy on page 35.)
• Don’t keep a lot of cash in your room.
• Follow all visitation and escort policies.
• Register your property with the Police Department
at stuaff.clemson.edu/cupd.
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• Keep all outside doors locked. Propping outside
doors for easy re-entry makes the entire building
less secure and is considered a very serious viola­
tion of policy.
• Keep your room door locked.
• Report all suspicious activities and individuals to
the desk staff, night security officers and the po­
lice.
• Always lock your car, and never leave valuables in
your car.
• Register your bicycle with the campus police, and
always lock it securely through the wheels and
frame.
• Park your car in the designated lots if you leave it
on campus during breaks.
Visit stuaff.clemson.edu/cupd for additional infor­
mation.
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Fire safety in a residence hall or apartment is
everyone’s responsibility. It’s important that you not
only follow fire safety procedures, but report all viola­
tions or fire hazards to your RA immediately.
• Smoke only in designated areas . . . NEVER IN BED.
• Turn off electric blankets, irons, lamps and curling
irons right after use.
• Never cover lamps with any material for any reason.
• Candles and other open flame devices are not
allowed in residence halls or apartments (not even for
decoration.)
• Halogen lamps are not permitted in residence halls or
apartments.
• Check the smoke detector in your area weekly. Go
to your hall or apartment front desk for replacement
batteries. If you have a fire extinguisher in your area,
check it, too.
• Keep hallways and exit paths clear at all times.
• Do not overload circuits by plugging too many appli­
ances into one outlet. If two or more appliances with
a combined wattage of more than 1,500 watts are
used, you must have an Underwriter Laboratory-ap­
proved power strip with a built-in circuit breaker (15
amp or less).
• Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for
permanent wiring.
• Extension cords must not be used in succession or in
conjunction with power strips.
• If you see a fire, immediately move to a safe area, and
call 911 to report the fire.
• If your clothing catches on fire, drop to the floor, and
roll back and forth until the flame is out.
• ALWAYS take fire alarms seriously, and leave the
building by assigned routes.
• Gas grills may not be used or stored in any residential
area (including apartments.)
• All curtains, decorations or displays used in windows
must be made of flame-resistive materials.
• Do not tamper with or remove any fire detection de­
vice, and do not hang anything from a sprinkler head.
Campus Savvy
Fire Safety
That’s the
Since you’re new here, you probably have a lot
of questions about living on campus. This section
will give you a better idea of your rights on campus as
well as Clemson University’s regulations put in place
for your safety and well-being. Our policies are cre­
ated to make an atmosphere that helps all students
enjoy and benefit from their university experience.
Alcohol Policy
The University’s policies on the possession and
consumption of alcohol are the same as the municipal
ordinances and state and federal laws. For students of legal
drinking age, the University does not restrict the posses­
sion or consumption of alcohol in your private residence
(your room or apartment) except in certain residence halls
designated as alcohol-free. However, in public areas outside
of your residence, you may not have an open container
of an alcoholic beverage of any kind. Public areas include
residence hall lobbies, utility/study rooms, hallways and
areas immediately outside residence halls and apartments.
Possession, consumption or display of alcohol or alcohol
containers is not permitted in any area designated as al­
cohol-free. A number of residence halls are designated as
totally alcohol-free. These include Johnstone Main and
Rule
Annex, Benet, Young, Geer, Sanders, Byrnes, Lever,
Manning, Smith, Barnett, Mauldin and Holmes. For de­
tailed information concerning the consumption of alcohol
in University housing, contact your RD or area housing
office. Also refer to your Student Handbook.
Asbestos
Some areas of University housing have asbestos-con­
taining materials present. A licensed asbestos abatement
team manages these materials. Students, especially those
erecting and using lofts, should use caution and not disturb
any sprayed-on ceiling materials. Any questions concern­
ing the asbestos materials, locations and hazards should be
referred to the Housing Facilities Office or the Asbestos
Abatement Program director at (864) 656-4930 for further
clarification.
Banners and Signs
Hanging banners on residence halls is a good way
to campaign for office, announce an event or show your
school spirit. But before displaying your sign, check with
your RA or RD to find out where signs may be displayed. If
you put up a banner, you’re responsible for taking it down
no later than 24 hours after it’s “old news.” Be sure all the
tape remains are removed, too.
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Candles, Incense, Fireworks, Firearms,
Inflammables and Explosives
Due to concerns for fire safety and personal safety, having
or using any items that might be classified under these head­
ings is strictly forbidden in University housing. Violations
of this policy could result in suspension from the University,
eviction from University housing and/or separation from the
University.
Clearance Cards
This term refers to the large card, also called a “Room
Property Certificate,” that each resident is required to review
and sign during the first 24 hours after moving into University
housing. The card has a space for you to report any missing
or damaged property in your room or apartment. It’s very
important that you check the card carefully and return it to
your RA. If you don’t, at the end of the year you could be held
responsible for anything wrong with your room or apartment
regardless of its condition when you moved in.
Cooking
Housing has restrictions against cooking in residence hall
rooms (not apartments) for a couple of reasons:
1) Fire safety
2) Sanitation
Anything you can prepare in a thermostatically con­
trolled percolator or a hot-air popcorn popper is legal. You
may also use the combination microwave/refrigerator-freezer
(Microfridge) available for rent from Student Government.
Any other type of cooking equipment must be stored and used
in your residence hall kitchen, not in your room. Violations
of this policy will result in a $50 charge. Gas grills may not be
used or stored in any residence hall or apartment area.
Damages, Communal Property
Your contract explains that when hallways, bathrooms,
elevators and other public areas in a residence facility receive
undue abuse, we expect the assistance of the residents of that
area in finding the person(s) responsible. When the person(s)
cannot be identified, all residents will be required to pay a pro­
rated share of repairing such damages.
Damages, Rooms or Apartments
As your University Housing Contract explains, you’re
responsible for any damages that happen in your room or
apartment while you live here. If damages are accidental, you
must still pay repair costs. When damages are the result of
vandalism, the person(s) responsible must not only pay for re­
pairs, but may also face disciplinary proceedings.
Drugs
All University officials, including Housing officials, will
assist and cooperate with law enforcement personnel as they
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perform their duties in controlling the possession and use of
illegal substances on campus. Students convicted of violations
of state or federal laws are subject to further disciplinary action
by the University.
Fire Safety
On-campus residents can help keep their homes and their
neighbors safe from fire by following all Housing regulations
concerning candles, fireworks, explosives, halogen lamps,
the use of electrical equipment and general safety standards.
Any student who willfully compromises the safety of fellow
residents by tampering with fire safety equipment or sounding
false alarms will be subject to criminal prosecution, eviction
from University housing and/or separation from the Univer­
sity. Students who fail to evacuate when an alarm sounds are
also subject to disciplinary action.
Furniture Removal
Every piece of furniture in your room or apartment at the
time you move in must stay in the room/apartment for the
entire time you live there. You may not remove, store or trade
furnishings. There is an automatic $50 charge for violating
this policy.
Guns
See “Candles, Incense, Fireworks, etc.”
Harassment
It is the policy of Clemson University to conduct and
provide programs, activities and services to students, faculty
and staff in an atmosphere free from racial or sexual harass­
ment. Harassment is any behavior that would verbally or
physically threaten, torment, badger, heckle or persecute an
individual because of his/her race or gender. Harassment of
University faculty, staff, students or visitors is prohibited and
shall subject the offender to appropriate disciplinary action.
Students who feel that they have been subjected to racial or
sexual harassment should seek advice from the Office of
Human Resources.
Housing Contract
You are required to sign a University Housing Contract
each year when you reserve a room or apartment, and it’s
important that you read your copy carefully. Be sure you un­
derstand that the contract is binding for an entire academic
year. You can’t move off campus after first semester unless
you meet very specific conditions outlined in the contract. If
you’re thinking about moving off campus, talk with someone
in
University Housing before you make your plans.
Incident Reports
Resident/apartment assistants and resident directors are
charged with the responsibility of confronting and working with
students who break University or Housing policies. Such violations
are documented through incident reports, which are completed
and submitted by RAs and RDs. Once a student violates a policy
and an incident report is completed, a Housing administrator de­
cides how the infraction is to be handled. Violations of policy may
be dealt with administratively or through the Office of Student
Conduct.
Key Policy
When you first report to your room or apartment, you’ll be
issued one key free of charge. If you lose your key and need a tem­
porary replacement, you may check one out from the desk for your
area. If you don’t find your lost key within 24 hours, your lock must
be changed and new keys cut. The resulting cost is $50. When
you check out of University housing, your key must be returned or
rekeying will be necessary, and you will be charged for the service.
Ledges, Roofs, Attics and Equipment Rooms
The University Housing Contract expressly describes
these areas as “off-limits.” In the interest of your personal
safety, we expect your cooperation in this matter.
Lofts
Lofts may be used in most traditional residence hall
rooms. See page 26 for more details on lofts. Lofting is
NOT permitted in Holmes, McCabe or the Stadium Resi­
dence halls; the Clemson House; the Greek Community
on the Quad; or any of the apartment areas.
Lounges
Many residence hall lounges are open for use by all
residents on an unlimited basis. Others, however, may be
reserved for private gatherings of residents or student or­
ganizations through the appropriate area office.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are in effect 24 hours a day. Strict quiet hours
are in effect from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m., meaning there
should be no disturbing noise in the residence halls and apart­
ments. At least one week before final exams and through the
examination period, strict quiet hours are to be observed 24
hours a day.
Parking Designations
Š Employee (Green Permit)
Š Restricted as Posted
Š Commuting Student (Orange Permit) and Employee
Š Resident Student (Blue Permit)
Š Apartment (Purple Permit)
Š Clemson House Resident Student (Purple Permit)
Emergency Call Station
Roofs
See “Ledges, Roofs, Attics, etc.”
Room and Apartment Changes
No room or apartment changes may be made unless a
formal request has been submitted to the Housing office and
approval has been received. Performing an illegal room change
carries an automatic charge of $50. Questions about changes
may be directed at any time to the assistant director of hous­
ing administrative services-assignments at 200 Mell Hall. Call
(864) 656-2295 to make an appointment.
CC-2
Sales and Solicitation
To protect your right to privacy in your residence hall
room or apartment, the University has strict guidelines on
fund-raisers, promotions or sales on campus. All solicitation
must be approved by the Office of Programs and Activities, so
be sure to contact this office at (864) 656-4636 or 656-4357
if you have a sale or fund-raiser in mind. Also, if your right to
privacy in your hall or apartment is ever violated by a door-to­
door canvasser, please report it immediately to the RA or RD
for your area.
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E-20
R-4
E-1
Showers
Members of the opposite sex are not allowed to use the
shower facilities of the residence halls that are served by com­
munal bathrooms.
Smoke-free Halls
All residence halls are designated as totally smoke-free
areas. Apartment areas are self-regulated in regard to smoking.
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A
15
22
14
16
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P-2
Members of the opposite sex are allowed in rooms and
apartments every day, based upon the visitation for that area.
All residence halls with communal baths have a Standard Vis­
itation plan, 10:00-2:00 a.m. every day. Areas with private or
suite baths have a Self-Regulated plan that allows occupants
to set visitation hours by mutual agreement at the beginning
of each year or whenever occupancy changes.
P-1
Window Treatments/Displays
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E-13
20
Visitation
All curtains, decorations or displays used in windows must
be made of flame-resistive materials.
E-2
B
B
C-1
12
17
18
13
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Campus Map
1. Johnstone A and A Annex
The Suites
2. McCabe
3. Holmes
4. Stadium Residence Hall
E-8
E-9
P-4
C-5
C-4
E-3
C-12
C-3
C-13
C
E-7
R-3
R-2
P-3
C-10
C-7
10. Clemson House
C-9
E-4
E-16
E-14
E-15
C-6
D
E-5
E-12
E-11
Bryan Mall
11. Mauldin
12. Barnett
13. Smith
14. Manning
15. Lever
16. Byrnes
The Apartments
17. Calhoun Courts
18. Thornhill Village
19. Lightsey Bridge I
20. Lightsey Bridge II
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E-6
The Shoeboxes
5. Geer
6. Sanders
7. Benet
8. Young
9. Cope
Clemson’s Greek Community on the Quad
21. Bowen
22. Bradley
23. Donaldson
24. Wannamaker
25. Norris
26. Simpson North
27. Simpson South
28. Hendrix Student Center
Dining Halls
29. Schilletter
30. Harcombe
31. Clemson House
From Anderson on Highway 76: Pass
the S.C. National Guard (on right); at stop­
light, turn left onto Silas Pearman Boulevard
(Perimeter Road). From Easley/Greenville on
Highway 123: Turn left onto Highway 76 at
the Ramada Inn. Go under Highway 93 (do not
exit); at stoplight, turn right onto Silas Pearman
Boulevard (Perimeter Road, the next road to
the right). From Central on Highway 93: Exit
onto Highway 76 toward Anderson. Stay right;
at stoplight, turn right onto Silas Pearman
Boulevard (Perimeter Road).
Coming to
Campus
Getting Here
Campus Entry A
Campus Entry B
From Anderson on Highway 76: Exit onto
Highway 93, Clemson University Exit. From
Easley/Greenville on Highway 123: Exit onto
Highway 93 at Clemson University Exit. From
Seneca on Highway 123: Follow Highway
123. Turn right on Highway 76. Turn right onto
Highway 93 at Clemson University Exit. From
Central on Highway 93: Go straight onto cam­
pus.
Campus Entry C
From Seneca on Highway 123: Bear right
onto Highway 93 to Clemson University. Go
across bridge; turn right onto Silas Pearman
Boulevard (Perimeter Road).
Campus Entry D
From Seneca on Highway 123: Bear right
onto Highway 93 to Clemson University. Go
across bridge; pass Silas Pearman Boulevard
(Perimeter Road); turn right at next stoplight
onto Williamson Road.
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Bryan Mall
Byrnes, Manning, Lever, Smith, Barnett and
Mauldin Halls
From Anderson, Easley/Greenville, Central: Follow
directions to Campus Entry A. You are on Silas Pearman
Boulevard (Perimeter Road). Pass Fire Station; turn right
at Cherry Road. Turn left into Bryan Mall at stop sign.
If parking is full, you may park in the green spaces along
Cherry Road.
From Seneca: Follow directions to Campus Entry C.
You are on Silas Pearman Boulevard (Perimeter Road).
Pass football stadium and Strom Thurmond Institute; turn
left onto Cherry Road. Enter Bryan Mall by turning left
at stop sign. If parking is full, you may park in the green
spaces along Cherry Road. Pick up your key at the front
desk of your assigned hall.
The Stadium Residence Hall and the Shoeboxes
Cope, Benet, Young, Geer and Sanders Halls
Lightsey Bridge
Calhoun Courts
From Anderson, Easley/Greenville and Central:
Follow directions to Campus Entry A. You are on Silas
Pearman Boulevard (Perimeter Road). Pass Fire Station;
turn right onto Lightsey Bridge Road.
From Seneca: Follow directions to Campus Entry C.
You are on Silas Pearman Boulevard (Perimeter Road).
Pass football stadium, Strom Thurmond Institute, Cherry
Road and Resident Parking Lot; turn left onto Lightsey
Bridge Road. Report to desk at Lightsey Bridge Commons
Building to check in and pick up your key.
Follow directions to Campus Entry B. Turn at first left
onto Newman Road. Go through Thornhill Village; turn
right onto Morrison Street. Park and walk to Calhoun
Courts Commons Building to check in and get your key.
You may then move your car to the street near your apart­
ment to unload.
Thornhill Village
Follow directions to Campus Entry B. Turn at the first
left onto Newman Road. Park near assigned apartment;
report to Thornhill Village Commons Building to check in
and pick up key. Residents may leave cars parked in adja­
cent resident spaces after unloading.
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Clemson House
Follow directions to Campus Entry B. Follow Highway
93 to first stoplight; turn right onto North Palmetto Bou­
levard. You can follow that road to the front of Clemson
House or turn right immediately on Lee Street and turn
left on Daniel Drive. Pick up your key at the front desk.
You may park in any marked space to unload.
From Anderson, Easley/Greenville, Central: Follow
directions to Campus Entry A. You are on Silas Pearman
Boulevard (Perimeter Road). Pass Fire Station; go through
traffic signal at Cherry Road; pass Strom Thurmond
Institute and turn right onto Williamson Road. Follow
Williamson Road to stop sign. Continue straight after stop
sign; turn right on South Palmetto Boulevard, and im­
mediately turn left into Sirrine parking lot, or go straight
on Williamson Road until Fort Hill Street; turn right and
park behind Geer or Sanders halls.
From Seneca: Follow directions to Campus Entry C.
You are on Silas Pearman Boulevard (Perimeter Road). Go
past the football stadium (on your left) and turn left onto
Williamson Road. You can then either turn right onto
South Palmetto Boulevard and immediately left into the
Sirrine parking lot, or you can take a chance on finding
a slot in the loading docks behind the halls by continu­
ing on Williamson Road and turning right onto Fort Hill
Street. Pick up your key at the front desk of your assigned
hall.
Johnstone Hall
Sections A and A Annex
From Anderson, Easley/Greenville, Central, Seneca:
Follow directions to Campus Entry B. Follow Highway 93
to the second stoplight; veer left toward Tillman Hall. You
will approach Tillman Hall. You can either park on the
street near Tillman or behind Tillman. You may pick up
your key in the University Union loggia.
Holmes and McCabe Halls
From Anderson, Easley/Greenville, Central: Follow
directions to Campus Entry B. Follow Highway 93 to the
second stoplight; veer left toward Tillman Hall; turn left at
Calhoun Drive; and turn right at Fort Hill Street.
From Seneca: Follow directions to Campus Entry D.
Turn right onto Williamson Road and left onto Fort Hill
Street. Park in any available space, and pick up your key
at the front desk of your assigned hall.
Barnett Hall
Desk: 656-2130
RD Office:
656-2287
656-2050
656-2321
656-6000
656-3494
858-4230
Lightsey Bridge I Apartments
Desk: 656-1150
RD Office:
858-8614
Lightsey Bridge II Apartments
Desk: 656-1150
RD Office:
656-0422
656-0420
Manning Hall
Desk: 656-2311
RD Office:
656-0670
656-0421
Mauldin Hall
Desk: 656-2130
RD Office:
656-5441
656-1841
McCabe Hall
Desk: 656-1767
RD Office:
858-8448
858-8434
Sanders Hall
Desk: 656-2403
RD Office:
656-7578
Smith Hall
Desk: 656-2130
RD Office:
858-8614
Stadium Residence Hall
Desk: 656-4800
RD Office:
656-4817
656-4386
Thornhill Village Apartments
Desk: 656-1257
RD Office:
Main Housing Office
(864) 656-2295
FAX: (864) 656-7615
656-1258
Additional information is available at our Web
site: www.housing.clemson.edu
Johnstone A
Desk: 656-2366
RD Office:
858-8822
Young Hall
Desk: 656-2410
RD Office:
858-8861
Lever Hall
Desk: 656-7325
RD Office:
656-0419
Benet Hall
Desk: 656-2349
RD Office:
Byrnes Hall
Desk: 656-2140
RD Office:
Calhoun Courts Apartments
Desk: 656-2341
RD Office:
Clemson House
Desk: 656-2075
RD Office:
Cope Hall
Desk: 656-4800
RD Office:
Greek Community on the Quad
Desk: 656-0528
RD Office:
Geer Hall
Desk: 656-2404
RD Office:
Holmes Hall
Desk: 656-1767
RD Office:
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Equal Opportunity in Programs and Activities
656-0422
858-8861
858-4230
656-2451
656-2315
656-2280
656-3195
656-4762
656-0763
Federal laws prohibit discrimination under programs and activ­
ities receiving federal financial assistance. The statutes listed below
are applicable to Clemson University and provide in part:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
“No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race,
color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Campus Contacts
Call Us!
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Phone Numbers
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Bookstore
Bursar’s Office
Career Center
Computer Center Help Desk
Counseling and Psychological
Services
Fike Recreation Center
Financial Aid
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ID Services
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and Services
Library
Maintenance and Custodial
Parking Services
Pest Control
Post Office
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be sub­
jected to discrimination under any educational program or activity
receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
656-3614
656-3027
656-5450
656-2270
656-5450
656-2351
656-2171
656-5441
656-6848
656-2195
656-2600
656-4789
“No otherwise qualified disabled individual in the United
States, shall . . . solely by reason of their disability, be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving
Federal financial assistance.”
Clemson University Statement Regarding
Nondiscrimination
Clemson University does not discriminate against any indi­
vidual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability,
gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veter­
an’s status.
Clemson University conducts its programs and activities
involving admission and treatment of students, employment, teach­
ing, research and public service in a nondiscriminatory manner as
prescribed by federal law and regulation.
Inquiries concerning the above may be addressed to:
President
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina 29634
or
Director
Office for Civil Rights
Department of Education
Washington, D.C. 20201
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Home
Without It
Don’t Leave
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Alarm clock
Bathrobe
*Blankets
Book bag/backpack
Can opener
Cleaning supplies
Coffee pot/hot pot
Desk lamp (not halogen)
Electrical surge protector
Fan
First-aid supplies
Flashlight
Hairdryer
Hot-air popcorn popper
Iron
Ironing board
Lap desk
Laundry supplies (detergent, laundry basket, hangers)
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*Laptop
*Mattress cover (extra-long for a twin bed)
*Pillows
Plastic storage containers
Radio
Raincoat
Room decorations (no candles or incense)
School supplies
*Sheets (extra-long for twin bed)
Shower caddy
Telephone
Television with cable cord
Toiletries
*Towels
*Trash can
Umbrella
Vacuum cleaner
*Required
University Housing
200 Mell Hall
Box 344075
Clemson, SC 29634-4075
(864) 656-2295
FAX: (864) 656-7615
www.housing.clemson.edu