Student Veteran Campus 2019

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.

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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 CAPS offers treatment for various issues, Greenville, SC 29605 with social, emotional and academic including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 864-299-1600 issues as they return to the civilian (PTSD), relationship issues, adjustment community. Please visit clemson.edu/sds issues, moral and political dilemmas, and Greenville, South Carolina Vet Center for more information. substance use/abuse. The CAPS team 3 Caledon Court, Suite B also offers, on a limited basis, Learning Greenville, SC 29615 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Disability (LD) and Attention Deficit 864-271-2711 or 877-927-8387 Student Health Services (SHS) includes Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) testing a pharmacy, women’s clinic, nurse’s Spartanburg CBOC on a fee basis. Call CAPS at 864-656- clinic, immunization clinic, primary 279 N. Grove Medical Park Drive 2451 or visit clemson.edu/caps for more care, radiology and a clinical laboratory. Spartanburg, SC 29303 information. CAPS CUNow walk-in clinic Students needing general or specialized 803-776-4000 can be used for immediate needs from medical attention can visit Redfern Health 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Center on Clemson’s campus for care. Call Franklin CBOC 647 Wayah St. the SHS Appointment Line at 864-656- Franklin, NC 28734 1541 to make an appointment. 828-369-1781

8 CAMPUS RECREATION Campus Recreation offers a variety of facilities and activities to aid in physical wellness for all students: group fitness classes, recreation equipment and space, intramural and club sports, personalized training, fitness assessments, small group training and much more. Membership is covered by fees for full-time students. All other students may purchase a membership, which can be expanded to include spouses and families. For more information, please visit clemson.edu/campusrec.

9 MILITARY & VETERAN ENGAGEMENT

CLEMSON MILITARY & the “Veterans Classifications” box and VETERAN ENGAGEMENT complete the form. Issues of Sitrep are Clemson University Student Affairs sent near the beginning of each month supports our military veterans, active The Clemson Student Veteran Center is during the fall and spring semesters. duty, reservist, National Guard and a space dedicated to student veterans military-connected students through and military-connected students to study, the department of Military & Veteran hang out and connect with other student Engagement. The Director of M&VE, veterans. Located at 108 Vickery Hall, Green Zone Training is a special Brennan Beck, can be reached at this newly-expanded center has dedicated briefing primarily for faculty, staff or 864-656-9793 or [email protected]. lounge and study spaces, and is also students to gain information and a where the Director for Military & Veteran better understanding about the military Engagement is located. Whether you are experience, community and student CLEMSON STUDENT looking for information about veteran veterans. Training is offered each VETERANS resources, studying for your next exam or semester. Trainees will receive a Green ASSOCIATION eating lunch with fellow vets, the Clemson Zone sticker to post in a visible spot and The goal of the Clemson Student Student Veteran Center is your one-stop show their support for student veterans Veterans Association (ClemSVA) is shop for veteran services on campus. and acknowledge a safe space for student to be an advisory group focused on Contact [email protected] or call veterans. Training is not intended for the well-being of veterans attending 864-656-2982 for more information. student veterans necessarily, but all classes at Clemson University. As a are welcome. To participate or help member of the ClemSVA, students will SITREP: CLEMSON VETERAN facilitate the training, contact have a variety of opportunities to lead NEWSLETTER [email protected]. and guide new student veterans in all The Sitrep is a monthly newsletter to avenues of education, including team brief student veterans on veteran-specific STUDENT SENATE campus events, resources and programs. building and community-driven events. Student Senate offers representation To ensure you are receiving the Sitrep, Contact [email protected] for more for both graduate and undergraduate it is helpful to self-identify your veteran information. Follow on Facebook and students. Veteran students specifically or military status through iROAR. Log Instagram: @ClemSVA. Access the website can connect to the Student Senate onto iROAR.clemson.edu, select the at cusva.org. through the military affairs “Personal Information” tab, then select representative. For information regarding Army and Air Force ROTC Detachments executive representatives, please visit to offer opportunities for student mycusg.com/about-cusg/executive-branch. veterans to share their military leadership experiences and insights with ROTC VA WORK STUDY cadets. Training opportunities range from The Clemson Student Veteran Center classroom discussions to field training employs high-speed student veterans exercises, such as paintball matches. and military-connected students using Information about upcoming opportunities GI Bill benefits through the VA Work will be posted on social media and in the Study program. Work Study assistants are SITREP newsletter. responsible for maintaining the Clemson Student Veteran Center, operating social STAY CONNECTED media, answering phone calls • Military & Veteran Engagement Website and emails, connecting students For more information on upcoming to relevant on- and off-campus veteran events, VA Benefits, on- and off- resources, and other tasks and campus resources, and other benefits for responsibilities to support Clemson veteran student veterans and military-connected services. For information on how to apply students, visit the Military & Veteran as a VA Work Study assistant, contact Engagement website: clemson.edu/ Brennan Beck at [email protected]. veterans.

ROTC LEADERSHIP TRAINING • Military & Veteran Engagement Facebook Clemson Veterans have partnered with facebook.com/ClemVETS

11 UPSTATE WARRIOR SOLUTION Upstate Warrior Solution (UWS) is a community-based nonprofit in the Upstate of South Carolina that connects warriors and their families to the resources they need and guides them through the

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process of developing realistic solutions LOCAL SERVICES Additionally, it aims to support Clemson for a variety of areas in their lives. UWS Columbia, SC 803-765-9944 University’s Army and Air Force ROTC assists warriors and their families in Charleston, SC 843-789-7000 programs through annual scholarship developing the resources and skills to Greenville, SC 864-271-2711 support and endowment. The Clemson become employed, healthy, financially Myrtle Beach, SC 843-232-2441 Corps provided the guiding force and secure, educated, housed and active in Augusta, GA 706-729-5762 dedication that established the Scroll the community. For more information, of Honor, Military Heritage Plaza and please contact info@upstatewarriorsolution. CLEMSON UNIVERSITY Memorial Park. The Clemson Corps also org or visit upstatewarriorsolution.org. VETERANS COMMISSION assists Clemson Athletics in conducting Part of the Council of Inclusion, the Military Appreciation Day events during VET CENTER — READJUSTMENT Veterans Commission serves in an advisory football, basketball and baseball seasons. COUNSELING SERVICE capacity to the university administrators, We can think of no better calling than to Vet Centers serve veterans and their faculty, staff and students. They address bring outstanding young men and women families by providing a continuum of matters which affect veterans and their to Clemson who will be the military quality care, which adds values for families by strategically engaging campus leaders of tomorrow. veterans, families and communities. partners in evaluating and establishing Care includes professional readjustment policies, procedures, human resources, For more information on the Clemson counseling, community education, programs and services that positively Corps, please visit their website: outreach to special populations, and the impact their success. The Veterans cualumni.clemson.edu/clemson-corps. brokering of services with community Commission meets regularly throughout agencies. They also provide a key link the spring and fall. For more information, between the veterans and other services email Brennan Beck: [email protected]. in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Find the nearest location by visiting CLEMSON CORPS vetcenter.va.gov or call the National Vet The Clemson Corps is a constituency Center Line at 866-496-8838 (24/7) or group of military veterans and friends the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273- dedicated to continuing Clemson’s 8255. Veterans press one for assistance. military heritage and developing other opportunities to commemorate the military history of Clemson University. 13 93 y. Hw S.C

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