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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 only for students coming from countries identified
by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a high risk for tuberculosis.
Students will be screened upon their arrival at Clemson. Students with
a history of a positive skin test are required to have a chest x-ray within
the year prior to admission. Students not in compliance with immunization
requirements will not be allowed to complete registration for the next
semester.
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.
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 for a charge through CAPS.
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.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) allows students enrolled in at-risk courses
to work in a study group setting with peer leaders who have successfully
completed the course and who have been trained to facilitate SI help sessions.
Course specific tutoring is offered each week, Sunday through
Thursday, in a group setting on a walk-in basis.
Academic Skills Workshops are held throughout the academic year to enhance
the learning experience and build academic skills.
One-on-one academic counseling sessions help students evaluate their
study skills and develop strategies for academic success.
The ASC offers C U 101 (University Success Skills), a two-credit-hour
course to assist freshmen and first-semester transfer students with developing
academic and intellectual competence, exploring educational and career
opportunities, establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships,
and becoming members of the Clemson Family.
The Freshman Academic Success Program (FASP) is an early alert,
early warning program for freshmen that supports good educational practices
by providing students with prompt academic feedback and supplemental advising.
The Early Success Program (ESP) is a year-long program to enhance the
academic and personal success of special admission students.
Student Disability Services coordinates the provision of reasonable
accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
The Career Center offers 0-credit-hour internships courses (CCINT) for
students in majors that do not offer internship credit by their departments.
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 CareerNet, 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, and University Placement/Recruitment
for Educators Program (UPREP) Teacher Fair.
Information is available from the Career Center in 316 Hendrix Center,
by calling 656-6000.
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.
STUDENT SERVICES
HOUSING
Single Student Housing
University Housing provides a "home away from home" for approximately 6,500
single students in 17 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, 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
and allergy/immunization clinics.
After Hours
Emergency 911 services are available after hours. Students with questions
about their health care needs should call the NurseLine at 1-888-525-1333.
A registered nurse is available by telephone to answer questions and offer
advice about health care needs.
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.
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 three 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.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
The Academic Support Center (ASC) provides comprehensive academic support
programs and services that enhance students' learning potential, thereby
promoting academic success and personal growth. The ASC provides a nurturing
environment in which students are better able to learn how to learn as
well as enhance their collegiate experiences. The Center serves as a catalyst
to help achieve University goals by promoting high graduation rates, promoting
excellence in advising, providing support systems to all students, and
increasing freshmen retention. The ASC offers the following programs and
services to all students at no charge:
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; and networking for part-time jobs, internships, or full-time
positions. Assistance with applying to graduate and professional schools
is also available.
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.