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. The two-bedroom apartments each 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. Transfer students and former students returning are offered on-campus housing only if space is available.

Graduate Student Housing

Apartment-style housing, designed for the specific needs of graduate students, is available on a 9- or 12-month lease. Apartments are double occupancy, allowing space for privacy in an area conducive to studying. Graduate students interested in on-campus housing should contact the Graduate Housing Office, 202 Mell Hall, Box 344075, Clemson, SC 29634-4075. Refunds are made according to the Housing contract.

Family/Faculty Housing

Clemson provides comfortable and economical housing with 96 apartments, conveniently located on campus, for married and single-parent students. Brochures and application forms are available from the Family Housing Office, 202 Mell Hall, Clemson University, Box 344075, Clemson, SC 29634-4075.

REDFERN HEALTH CENTER

Medical Services

Redfern Health Center, an outpatient facility, operates Monday-Friday, 7:30 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 Nursewise Line telephone service is available 24 hours a day. The student health center offers outpatient ambulatory care for illnesses and injury, pharmacy, lab, x-ray, and specialty clinics including orthopedics, women's health, 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 prior to 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.

Additional information is available on the web.

After Hours

For emergencies, call 911. 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, 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.

On-campus medical emergencies are transported by University ambulance 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 are made by calling the CAPS appointment line (656-2451).

CAPS offers a walk-in clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 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 pychotherapy 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. Call 656-2451 during regular hours. After hours and on weekends, the on-call counselor can be reached by calling the University police at 656-2222.

CAPS Lifestyle Substance Use 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. For more information, call 656-2451.

Thorough psycho-education evaluations for learning and attention difficulties are also available through CAPS.

Health Education/Alcohol and Drug Education

Health Education strives to create a wholesome environment offering opportunities for the campus community to develop positive health behaviors. Students are encouraged to achieve optimal health by sharing knowledge, enhancing skills, and accepting responsibilities. Health Education's goal is to help educate and train students to become leaders and role models on campus. Health Education facilitates an exchange of knowledge, encourages students to adopt healthy lifestyles, modifies negative and/or risky behavior patterns, and cultivates positive attitudes. Health Education consists of the Peer Health Education Program, Campus Awareness Programming, Drug and Alcohol programs, and HIV/AIDS counseling.

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 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 can benefit from career counselors and career library resources in choosing a major; exploring careers; locating internships; networking for part-time, summer, or permanent jobs; and applying to graduate and professional schools.

The Career Center also offers career inventories for students who are undecided about their major or career direction, individual résumé and cover letter critiques, mock interviews, job search assistance, job outlook and salary information, and help with graduate and professional school applications. In addition, students can utilize the ClemsonJobLink on-line recruiting system to view part-time and full-time job postings, sign up for on-campus interviews for internships and full-time positions, and post résumés on-line.

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

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-24 Redfern Health Center (656-6848). Details on policies and procedures are available on the web.