STUDENT SERVICES
HOUSING
Graduate Student Housing
On-campus housing for graduate students is available
with nine- or 12-month lease arrangements.
Information is available from the Housing Office,
200 Mell Hall, Box 344075, Clemson, SC 29634-
4075; phone (864) 656-4663.
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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 lifestyles, nutrition, stress management, and
tobacco cessation efforts, among other topics.
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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.
Health Insurance-The University offers an accident
and sickness insurance plan to help cover major
medical expenses. Information is available at www.
studentinsurance.com. Students are strongly encouraged
to have comprehensive health insurance
coverage during their tenure at the University.
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CAREER SERVICES
The Michelin® Career Center is a comprehensive
career planning and employment center located on
the third floor of the Hendrix Student Center.
The Career Center provides a complete range of
services and career development materials. Students
can meet one-on-one with a career counselor to
explore career options or to gain assistance in
preparing for a full-time position. The Graduate
Student Career Workshop series is also offered
and consists of seminars on preparing résumés,
curriculum vitae, and cover letters; honing job
searching and interviewing skills; and business and
dining etiquette. In addition, students may utilize
ClemsonJobLink, the Career Center's on-line recruiting
system, to view part-time jobs, internships, and
full-time job positions and to post résumés and sign
up for on-campus interviews.
For students in majors that do not offer internship
credit, the Career Center offers 0-credit-hour internships
courses (CCINT). Students may participate
in either a part-time or full-time internship.
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, at career.clemson.edu, or
by calling 656-6000.
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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 at www.
clemson.edu/asc.
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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. Students without appointments
are seen 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.
An on-line medical clearance form, available at
stuaff.clemson.edu/redfern/content/immunizationpolicy.
php, is required of all students entering the
University for the first time. Documentation of
two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
vaccines since the student's first birthday is required.
Students born prior to 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.
The PPD skin test must be done at Clemson.
Test results from the student's home country will
not be accepted. 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 NurseLine 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 offcampus
ambulance transportation.
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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,
sexual assault and relationship violence,
as well as others. All services are confidential.
Appointments may be made by calling the CAPS
appointment line at 656-2451.
CAPS offers a walk-in clinic from 10:00 A.M.-2:30
P.M. where students may see a counselor on a firstcome,
first-served basis for brief evaluations or
emergency treatment.
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. Services and
charges not covered by the health fee are discussed
before services are provided. 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 Department
at 656-2222.
CAPS Lifestyles program offers a special approach
to assist students with substance misuse/abuse
concerns. After an evaluation, students are placed
in psychoeducational groups and/or groups or individual
counseling.
CAPS conducts a limited number of psychological
evaluations for learning disabilities and attention
disorders on a first-come, first-served basis each
semester.
An on-site psychiatrist evaluates and monitors
student's medication regimen as needed. LifeStyles,
psychiatrist services, and psychometric testing incur
charges not covered by the health fee; and fees are
discussed before services are rendered.
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