Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office provides holistic support to students and families during their transition in, through and out of Clemson. The office aims to build resilience in students as they navigate the complexity of higher education. The office also includes Clemson’s interpersonal violence response team, which serves as a conduit to campus and local resources for survivors of sexual violence.
Interpersonal Violence Response
Offering support, advocacy, and resource connections to Clemson University students impacted by various forms of interpersonal violence.
Interpersonal Violence ResponseBehavioral Intervention Team (BIT)
A cross-section team of campus partners meets weekly to ensure systematic response to students who may be in crisis or whose physical, mental or psychological health condition may directly threaten their safety or the safety of the learning environment.
Behavioral Intervention TeamThreat Assessment
A cross-section team of campus partners meets regularly to assess actual and potential threats reported to Clemson University officials. Together, the team determines the level or severity of each reported potential threat and invokes a course of action based on available information.
Threat AssessmentStudent Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund is a university-wide initiative coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Students in close consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Student Emergency Fund was created to help students with financial assistance in a time of need.
Student Emergency FundStudent Death
The Dean of Students Office is the primary point of contact for the university in the event of a student death. A staff member will make initial contact with the student’s family and provide outreach to friends and ensure support for those impacted.
Student Death