Frequently Asked Questions

During Orientation, you will register for your fall classes. Your advisor will email you an advising time in advance, and you will then sign up for a time that works within your schedule to meet with your advisor in their office. After your advising meeting, you will register for classes on iRoar. Any additional questions about advising should be sent to Andrew Goforth.

Offices for all advisors are located in suite 207 in Godfrey Hall.

Almost all graphics classes are located in Godfrey Hall, which is located between Tillman Hall and Holtzendorff Hall (right across from the Subway downtown).

Most GC majors prefer MacBooks because of their speed and program compatibility. Many students that start with a PC get a Mac before they graduate. Any of these will work fine for our major:

GC Recommended Laptops

13" MacBook Pro with 8GB RAM add AppleCare*

15" MacBook Pro with 8GB RAM add AppleCare*

OR Dell Latitude E6530 with 8GB RAM. (You can expand the RAM after the purchase if you cannot buy it with 8GB.)

* Retina display is not necessary or required.

* If you purchased your computer with only 4 GB RAM, buy an additional 4GB. (This option is more cost-effective than having Apple install it.)

GC Required Software

Any software needed on campus, including Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, will be provided free during orientation. GC students who get Macs do not need Bootcamp or Parallels installed.

Yes, they are mandatory. Internships are essential to every Clemson Graphic Communications student's career preparation. All GC majors are required to do at least two internships in order to receive their degree, and many complete three.

The first internship is taken after two or three GC courses and is required before students enroll in any upper-level GC courses. The second internship can be taken after at least one required 4000-level GC course. The students' first internship should allow them to become familiar and comfortable with typical production activities and gain practical experience on the job.

The best way to find the right GC internship is during the Internship and Career Fair, which is a career fair held specifically for Clemson GC students. The event is held on campus twice a year, in Spring and Fall. A list of employers attending the fair will be sent to the students in advance so they may research the companies and figure out those that most interest them. Internships are offered in many cities all over the nation. It is important to keep an open mind and a positive attitude. In addition, students may contact Internship Coordinator Robert Congdon.

For more information, visit our Internship Program page.

There are several Curriculum guidelines on the curriculum checklist or check your progress in iRoar. You may also contact your adviser during office hours or via email if you need more information.

The registrar's web page has links to all the forms that need to be filled out to get credit for off-campus classes. Look for the form called "Approval for Work to be Taken Elsewhere."

Dates are often posted on this calendar.

For general University sanctioned dates, refer to Clemson's Academic Calendar.

To be considered for scholarships and grants awarded by Clemson University, your first action should be to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include Clemson's school code (003425). This can be completed before March 1. There are also print scholarships available for Graphic Communications students. Various scholarships are offered through the department as well. Students will be notified by email of these opportunities and directions on how to apply. Additional questions can be sent to Samantha Haselden.

You must provide many organizations with Letters of Recommendation for scholarships, internships, grants, Graduate schools and job applications. Clemson requires that you fill out a form to give the faculty member permission to write a letter. The faculty member will provide you with a "Permission to disclose student records under the family educational rights and privacy act (FERPA)." The FERPA form can be found here.

Yes, please refer to current student fees for more information.