New Student Checklist

To activate your Clemson University username: 

You will need your Clemson University ID (for example, C12345678) and username activation code that are available in your Clemson admissions portal.

If you need this code resent to you by email, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or ithelp@clemson.edu. 

Go to myusername.clemson.edu and complete the onboarding process. Next, you will need to enroll a device in Duo Security for two-factor authentication (2FA). 

2FA is required to access secure systems like iRoar.

Use the provided step-by-step instructions for Duo Security to enroll. 

Once you know your Clemson University username and password, please completely close your browser and open a new session. 

You will automatically receive a Microsoft Exchange Online mailbox as a new student. The creation process for this mailbox starts after you receive your admissions decision, so it may take up to two business days for your mailbox to be ready. Your username will be your full Clemson username@clemson.edu. Your password will be the same one you previously set during onboarding.

Visit the CCIT New Student website for more information.

Financial aid applicants are notified of their awards beginning in the spring. Check with Financial Aid for deadline information.

The New Student Orientation program at Clemson University is the first step in ensuring that new undergraduate students have a successful transition and integration into college life. The program promotes discussion among parents, new students, continuing students and faculty and staff on the expectations and experiences of the campus community. Orientation includes virtual components and an optional in-person experience.

New Student Orientation for Finances is an online offering for incoming students. Join one of the Zoom sessions to learn from financial aid and financial services representatives about how to use your financial aid, pay your University bill and more.

Clemson students may choose to identify themselves within the University community using a preferred first name that differs from their legal name. If you choose to set your preferred name, review the guidelines first.

The TigerOne credential is the official photo identification of Clemson University. Review the guidelines before uploading your photo to ensure an acceptable photo is submitted.

All students are required to submit the Student Immunization Form with documentation of required immunizations before completing registration. Redfern Health Center also provides options for student health insurance for undergraduate students.

Learn more about Math Placement testing

Take the Modern Language Placement Test.

If your intended major requires a modern language and you plan to take French, German or Spanish, you must take the Clemson Modern Language Placement Test (CMLPT) before registering for a modern language course during Orientation. 

Your scores on these placement tests are essential to your academic advising session during Orientation. 

Admitted students with transfer credits from another institution, AP/IB credit and dual-enrollment credit may review the evaluation of their transfer credit here. To access your transfer credit summary, you will need your Clemson username and password. Instructions for setting up your Clemson username can be found under “Activating Your Username.” 

Be sure to print a copy of your transfer credit summary and bring it with you to Orientation. This will be helpful during your academic advising session. 

South Carolina state law requires all state institutions of higher education to verify legal presence in U.S. All students will be asked to provide documentation to confirm their current legal presence. To ensure that a student may enroll and attend classes, they must provide documentation as described below. Documentation must be uploaded electronically through the Legal Presence Documentation Portal.

The following documents will be accepted as proof of your U.S. citizenship:

• A completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid to Clemson), if not yet submitted (our code number is 003425);
• A Valid Driver's License or Identification Card issued from any of the following states: South Carolina, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine (issued after 11/15/08), Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin;
• A current U.S. Passport;
• An original U.S. or U.S. Territory Birth Certificate (not a hospital certificate);
• A Certificate of Naturalization;
• U.S. government-issued Consular Report of Birth Abroad; or Certificate of Citizenship.

You will have 30 days after the start of classes to declare your legal presence without penalty.