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STUDENT SERVICES

HOUSING

Single Student Housing

University Housing provides a "home away from home" for approximately 6,500 single students in 21 residence halls, four apartment complexes, and the Clemson House. Most rooms are double occupancy with a limited number of single rooms available. Most two-bedroom apartments accommodate four students. All University housing is equipped to meet the needs of today's college student. Approximately two weeks after acceptance to the University, housing information will be mailed to students. A signed housing contract, room preference card, and a $35 nonrefundable application fee should be returned to the Housing Office to reserve a space. For incoming freshmen or transfer students (who are at least 18 years old), the standard way to apply for on-campus housing is on the Web . Transfer students and former students returning are offered on-campus housing if space is available.

REDFERN HEALTH CENTER

Medical Services

Redfern Health Center, an outpatient facility, operates Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (summer hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Students are seen on an appointment basis or without appointments in the Nurses Clinic. The student health center offers outpatient ambulatory care for illnesses and injury, pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty clinics including women's health, allergy/immunization, and massage therapy.

A completed medical clearance form is required of all students entering the University for the first time. Documentation of two red measles (rubeola) vaccines since the student's first birthday is required. Students born before January 1, 1957, are exempt from the measles requirements. A tuberculin skin test (PPD) is required within the year prior to admission. Students with a history of a positive skin test are required to have a chest x-ray within the past year. Students not in compliance with immunization requirements will not be allowed to complete registration for the next semester.

After Hours

Emergency 911 services are available after hours. Students with questions about their health care needs should call the Nursewise Line at 1-888-525-1333. A registered nurse is available by telephone to answer questions and offer advice about health care needs.

Students requiring the care of a physician after hours choose from area emergency rooms and urgent care facilities including Clemson Health Center (an urgent care facility), Oconee Memorial Hospital, Anderson Area Medical Center, Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, and Greenville Memorial Medical Center. Medical costs incurred are the student's responsibility. Students should contact Redfern the next business day for follow-up care.

The University ambulance transports on-campus medical emergencies to the closest community medical resource. The University ambulance is staffed with licensed emergency medical personnel 24 hours a day. Students are required to pay for off-campus ambulance transportation except for those medical resources within the city of Clemson for after-hours urgent care.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides mental health services for a variety of issues including stress management, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse and addictions, relationship violence, as well as others. All services are confidential. Services and charges not covered by the health fee are discussed before services are provided. Regular appointments may be made by calling the CAPS appointment line at 656-2451.

CAPS offers a walk-in clinic from 10:00 a.m.?3:00 p.m. so that students can see a counselor as soon as possible. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

CAPS provides group, individual, and couples counseling and psychotherapy to students. Students who pay the health fee are allowed ten counseling sessions per semester at no charge. Mental health crisis assistance and consultation are available 24 hours a day by calling 656-2451 during regular hours. After hours and on weekends, the on-call counselor can be reached through the University police at 656-2222.

CAPS Lifestyle Substance Abuse Services are designed to address the special needs of students and to offer early intervention before alcohol or substance abuse becomes a life-long problem. More information is available by calling 656-2451.

Psycho-education evaluations for learning and attention difficulties are available through CAPS.

Health Education/Alcohol and Drug Education

The Office of Health Education reaches out to the entire campus community and encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyles, general positive attitudes, and the modification of risky health behaviors. In addition, the office selects and trains student peer educators to become healthy role models on campus, engages fellow students in peer counseling, gives presentations on health issues relevant to college students, and collects and disseminates information about current health topics to the whole community. The Health Education program covers topics such as alcohol and other drug issues, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, sexual health and responsibility, dating violence, healthy sleep life-styles, nutrition, stress management, and tobacco cessation efforts, among other topics.

Financial Considerations

Health Fee - University policy requires that all students registered for seven or more credit hours on campus during the fall or spring semester or four or more on-campus credit hours during a summer session pay the University health fee. The health fee
provides access to the professional services of University physicians, nurse practitioners, counselors, and health educators at no additional cost; reduced costs for medical diagnostics; and an after-hours urgent care excess insurance benefit. Students pay for pharmaceuticals, orthopedic equipment, specialty clinics, and psychological testing. Payment is expected at the time of service and may be made by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or Tiger Stripe.

Health Insurance - The University offers an accident and sickness insurance plan to help cover major medical expenses. Information is available on the Web. Students are strongly encouraged to have comprehensive health insurance coverage during their tenure at the University.

 

CAREER SERVICES

Clemson's Michelin® Career Center offers a variety of services. Students benefit from consulting with career counselors and career library resources in choosing a major; exploring careers; networking for part-time jobs, internships, or permanent positions. Assistance with applying to graduate and professional schools is also available.

The Career Center offers 0-credit-hour internships courses (CCINT) for students in majors that do not offer cedit by their department. Students can participate in either a part-time internship course or a full-time internship course. The Career Center also offers career assessments for students who are undecided about major or career direction, individual résumé and cover letter critiques, mock interviews, job search assistance, job outlook, and salary information. In addition, students can utilize ClemsonJobLink, an on-line recruiting system, to view part-time jobs, internships, full-time job positions, post résumés and to sign up for on-campus interviews.

Major events sponsored by the Career Center include a fall and spring Career Fair, Graduate and Professional School Day, University Placement/Recruitment for Educators Program (UPREP) Teacher Fair, and a Majors Fair.

Information is available from the Career Center in 316 Hendrix Center, on the Web, or by calling 656-6000.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES

Student Disability Services coordinates the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. Accommodations are individualized, flexible, and confidential based on the nature of the disability and the academic environment in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Students are encouraged to consult with the Disability Services staff early in the semester, preferably prior to the first day of class. Current documentation of a specific disability from a licensed professional is needed. For additional information or an appointment, contact Student Disability Services, G-23 Redfern Health Center at 656-6848. Details on policies and procedures are available on the Web.