Newly Admitted Student Resources
Congratulations on your acceptance to Clemson Honors!
And welcome home.
We are so excited that you are considering becoming part of the Clemson Honors community and are proud of all the hard work you put in to get here. We know that you have options and are honored to be one of them.
We hope the information here will help you envision yourself as a Clemson Honors student and helps you take your next steps to joining our community of scholars.
If you have questions along the way, you can always reach out to Caleb Rogers, Director of Honors Admissions, to discuss your next steps.
After You're Accepted
1. Confirm your spot.
Whether you choose to accept or decline our invitation, you will need to login to your Clemson Admissions Portal, scroll down to the Honors section, and open the Decision Form. Note – this is separate from your Clemson University Decision Reply Form. You’ll need to complete both.
Deadline: May 1
2. Share your excitement!
We’ve put together some digital swag to help you celebrate your decision to join the Clemson and Honors College community. We also encourage you to use #AcceptedClemsonHonors to your social media announcements so we can brag on you, too!
3. Attend an admitted student event.
Whether you’ve visited campus before or not, we want to celebrate with you. The Honors College hosts a series of events, both on and off campus, to help you connect with admitted Clemson Honors students. Check your portal often for details!
4. Start exploring housing options.
First-year students are required to live on campus at Clemson (exceptions may apply for students in an adjacent county). We hope you’ll consider living in the Honors Residential College in Cribb and DesChamps Halls, right above the Honors Center.
Not only will you have easy access to core campus academic buildings, Fike Recreation Center, several dining options, and Memorial Stadium, you’ll also have a diverse community of driven scholars and classmates with plenty of room to study, collaborate, and build lasting friendships.
“Congratulations on your invitation to join the Honors College! As an Honors student, you become part of a community that intentionally nurtures friendship, support, and success through options that range from mentorship by peers and leading Clemson faculty to unique experiential learning opportunities.”
Sarah WinslowInaugural DeanClemson University Honors College
When You Enroll
1. Sign up for Orientation.
Each summer, incoming Clemson students participate in a new student orientation experience.
If you have accepted your invitation to join Clemson Honors in the fall, please visit the University's orientation website for important updates regarding New Student Orientation.
As a Clemson Honors student, you will receive additional support, resources, and programming from the Honors faculty and staff throughout your orientation experience.
Watch your Admitted Student Portal for information about Honors-specific orientation events. We always look forward to connecting with our incoming Honors students!
2. Review the Honors College Handbook.
If you want to start familiarizing yourself with the requirements and policies for Clemson Honors students, you can find our handbook online.
3. EUREKA! You found us!
You also found a cool opportunity to engage in undergraduate research, get to know other incoming students, work with student mentors and faculty, and get a head start learning to navigate campus – all before you begin your first year. This opportunity is only offered to new Clemson Honors students. Learn more about EUREKA!, including the application to participate.
Preparing for Move-In
1. Show your Clemson pride!
It’s not too early to start filling your closet with orange. You can shop our campus store online. Want Honors College swag? We have that too! You can order Honors College apparel through our online store.
2. Follow your portal checklist.
Continue to monitor your checklist online and check your email for more information about next steps, both from the Honors College and from Clemson.
