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STUDENT VETERAN CAMPUS GUIDEBOOK 2019 DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS NAVIGATING CAMPUS MAPS TRANSIT 3333, use the my.Clemson app or visit Detailed campus maps can be found clemson.edu/tiger-transit to request a ride. at clemson.edu/campus-map. CAT BUS Clemson Area Transit (CAT) is a public TIGER COMMUTE CLEMSON APP service provided fare-free by Clemson The Tiger Commute route provides Clemson University has a free University, the City of Clemson, the Town transit services between Greenville and downloadable app for smartphones (my. of Central, the Town of Pendleton, the City Clemson. Tiger Commute also connects Clemson), which has a number of features, of Seneca, the South Carolina Department with Greenlink (Greenville’s public including an interactive campus map, of Transportation and the Federal Transit transport system) to various locations calendar and transit schedule. Select Administration. For more information, in Greenville. Please visit the following “Campus Life” to find information about call 864-656-2287 or 888-440-2287. website for additional information: dining halls, recreation, media and All CAT Bus schedules are also available clemson.edu/parking. Student Health Services and other quick at . For information on the catbus.com HOUSING links. Select “Directory” to find contact specific Clemson campus bus schedule, Students who would like to live on information for students, faculty and please visit catbus.com/home/tiger.html. campus in a more independent setting services at Clemson. TIGER TRANSIT may be interested in apartment-style PARKING (After-hours transportation) communities. Calhoun Courts, Thornhill Clemson has a variety of parking permits Tiger Transit (clemson.edu/tiger-transit) is Village and Lightsey Bridge offer housing to meet the needs of both graduate and a free, evening shuttle service operated for upperclassmen and nontraditional undergraduate students. All parking under the direction of the Division of students. Clemson does not offer on- permits must be applied for online at Student Affairs by Auxiliary Student campus housing specifically for graduate clemson.edu/parking. Passes will be Patrol, a student organization affiliated students and their families. For various mailed to the address given. For students with the Clemson University Police off-campus accommodation options, visit not regularly on campus, metered spaces Department (CUPD). Tiger Transit serves clemsonoffcampus.com. are also available in various locations all Clemson University students, faculty, DINING across campus. Veterans with Purple staff and visitors. Tiger Transit drivers are University Housing & Dining offers a Heart license plates may park at meters pleased to provide door-to-door service variety of dining options and is happy to without a fee but must abide by the to and from any location on Clemson’s assist in selecting the best plan for you. time restrictions. campus. Students should call 864-656- They also offer Paw Points, which can VETERANS HAIL AND FAREWELL be used at any of the dining halls, food GRADUATION DINNER courts, coffee shops, POD locations and Each May and December, Military & restaurants. Visit clemson.edu/housing- Veteran Engagement will hold the Veteran dining, email clemsonhome@clemson. Hail and Farewell Graduation Dinner for edu or call 864-656-2295 for more veterans, active duty, National Guard or information. Reservists who are graduating in that term. Each of these graduates will receive STUDENT VETERAN a cord to wear at graduation, a Clemson ORIENTATION University Challenge Coin and a letter Each semester, at the beginning of a from the University President. For more term, a special orientation is held for information, contact [email protected]. student veterans. Information relevant to Information regarding the ceremony will their military experience and support on be sent through the Sitrep newsletter (see campus will be presented. This is a great page 10 for more details on Sitrep). opportunity to learn about various on- and off-campus resources for veterans. 3 4 ENROLLMENT SERVICES FINANCIAL AID REGISTRATION If a student must report for service prior For information on scholarships or any To register for classes, use the to orders being issued, the student must general financial aid questions, please “Registration” module within iROAR. arrange to have their orders faxed to the visit clemson.edu/financial-aid or call Online video tutorials have been created appropriate office previously mentioned 864-656-1831. to help with specific steps on how as soon as possible. Orders may be to add and drop classes from your faxed by a family member or superior GI BILL AND SOUTH CAROLINA schedule: clemson.edu/iroar/students/ officer. However, the student must still talk to the appropriate office listed above BILL 391 (THE CHOICE ACT) registrationinformation/trainingvideos. prior to leaving campus to complete the South Carolina recently updated its ruling on the Choice Act to allow many active MILITARY DEPLOYMENT appropriate withdrawal forms. No action will be taken unless the student has duty service members and veterans to Students may be deployed for active completed the necessary paperwork receive in-state tuition at any South military status at any time during a for withdrawal. Carolina public university. For more semester. Students should follow these information regarding eligibility for the procedures in order to leave Clemson Students should also ask about their University in good standing: Choice Act or other GI Bill benefits, financial aid situation. Appropriate steps please contact VA Certifying Official, must be taken in order not to incur Undergraduate Students — Go to Jennifer Elliott, at 864-656-5280. financial penalties. Please contact Ms. E-103 Martin Hall or call 864-656- Linda Henderson in the Business Office 5280, fill out the appropriate forms, and iROAR (G-12 Sikes Hall) at 864-656-9062. discuss re-enrollment and withdrawal iROAR is the online student portal for your Students with VA benefits should visit options. Students must take a copy of information regarding course registration, the VA Certifying Official in 102 Sikes their orders to the Undergraduate Studies financial aid, university account and bills, Hall. If a student must report for duty Office for documentation. the undergraduate degree progress report in less than 24 hours, undergraduate or graduate school officials will contact and optional fees. iROAR is also where Graduate Students — Go to E-108 these individuals for the student. your financial aid packages, including Martin Hall or call 864-656-3022, VA benefits, will appear. fill out the appropriate forms, and discuss re-enrollment and withdrawal options. Students must take a copy of their orders to the Graduate School for documentation. ACADEMIC SUCCESS CCIT historically difficult classes. Currently, CENTER FOR CAREER CCIT handles most of the technology there are no services for graduate AND PROFESSIONAL services at Clemson, including fixing students. More information can be DEVELOPMENT computers, connecting to eduroam, found at clemson.edu/asc/services. The Center for Career and Professional accessing software and making ACADEMIC COUNSELING Development (CCPD) at Clemson recommendations. Additionally, they can AND COACHING University offers many services, including offer guidance in navigating iROAR and assistance in choosing a major, job Academic coaches and counselors are Canvas (formerly Blackboard). For more or internship research; resume and professionals who offer one-on-one information on CCIT services, please cover letter critiques; mock interviews; interactions to address academic issues, visit ccit.clemson.edu/services. on-campus interviews; career fairs and give feedback on study skills and help workshops. For veterans, CCPD works ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER develop strategies for improving academic with the Student Veteran Association for The Academic Success Center (ASC) success. Services for graduate students veteran-specific resume writing workshops offers support programs for graduate are limited. For more information, please and other career preparation training. For and undergraduate students to help them visit clemson.edu/asc/services. more information, call 864-656-6000. succeed at Clemson University. Services for graduate students are limited. Visit TUTORING The Academic Success Center offers clemson.edu/asc for more information on the ASC. drop-in and appointment tutoring for a variety of classes. Veteran students PEER-ASSISTED LEARNING seeking tutoring services can attend drop- Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) is a series in sessions specifically designed for their of weekly review or study sessions offered needs. For more information, please visit by the ASC for students enrolled in clemson.edu/asc/services/tutoring. 6 7 PERSONAL WELLBEING STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY COUNSELING AND LOCAL VA HOSPITALS SERVICES PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Anderson County Clinic Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Counseling and Psychological Services 3030 N. Highway 81 works with students, faculty and staff to (CAPS) is available to all students, and Anderson, SC 29621 ensure all students at Clemson have equal most students receive CAPS free of 864-224-5450 access to campus curricula, facilities, charge. The program offers a full range services and resources through universal of psychological services, including Greenville Clinic design, accommodations and creative individual, couple and group counseling. 41 Park Creek Drive solutions. SAS can assist student veterans