Ready, Set, Roar!
Ready, Set, Roar! is an optional Orientation experience on Clemson University’s main campus designed to orient students and guests to campus and their academic programs and to connect them with other incoming Clemson Tigers. It’s time to get excited about the start of your Clemson Journey and come visit your new home!
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After Attending Ready, Set, Roar!:
- Ninety-six percent of students and guests felt like a member of the Clemson community.
- Ninety-seven percent of students felt prepared to invest in their Clemson Experience.
- Ninety-five percent of students agree or strongly agree that Ready, Set, Roar! was worth their time.
- Ninety-eight percent of students said their Orientation Ambassador made them feel welcome.
“The person I have to give the most thanks to would be my Welcome Week leader. His name is True Liles, and I have to give him the credit [for getting into Freshman Council], because he was the one who ultimately told me to apply. During Welcome Week, he encouraged us to apply for activities on campus. He sent me the application a few times, and Freshman Council ended up being the reason I love Clemson so much.”
Matthew VlacichMathematical Sciences ’25
Schedule of Events
For a full schedule of events, please scroll below the table of dates. You will also want to download the Clemson University Events app on either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Once downloaded, search for “Ready, Set, Roar!” We will have this experience rain or shine, so please plan accordingly.
Upcoming Ready Set Roar Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| College of Science | June 2-3 and July 7-8, 2025 |
| College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences | June 5-6 and July 21-22, 2025 |
| The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business | June 9-10 and July 24-25, 2025 |
| College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; College of Education; College of Architecture, Art and Construction; College of Arts and Humanities; Exploratory Studies (Undeclared) |
June 12-13 and July 28-29, 2025 |
| College of Computing, Engineering and Applied Sciences | June 23-24 and July 10-11, 2025 |
| Summer and STEM Start | June 26 or June 27, 2025 (Academic College dependent) |
| ALL Colleges | July 31-August 1, 2025 |
Ready Set Roar Two-Day Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Housing and Program Check-In |
| 9:00 a.m. | Program Welcome from Administration |
| 9:15 a.m. | A Holistic Approach to Student Success |
| 10:00 a.m. | Orientation Ambassador Intros and Small Group #1 |
| 10:15 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. | Tiger Talks and Lunch |
| 1:45 p.m. | Campus Community Showcase |
| 2:30 p.m. | Campus Highlights with Orientation Ambassadors |
| 2:45 p.m. | Interest Sessions |
| 5:15 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:45 p.m. | Small Group #2 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Parent and Guest Social |
| 8:00 p.m. | Student Social |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Honors Meeting |
| 8:45 a.m. | Small Group #3 |
| 9:40 a.m. | Academic College Time |
| 12:00 p.m. | End of Program - Housing Checkout |
Plan Your Visit
What To Bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Good walking shoes
- Phone for pictures and to exchange numbers with your new friends!
- Positive attitude 😊
Arriving to Campus
All Ready, Set, Roar! parking will be in the R-9 and R-10 parking lot (PDF) for the duration of the program. Parking elsewhere on campus may result in a parking ticket. We will have signs around campus directing you to the correct lot. Please note that active construction is taking place on campus; carefully following our signage will steer you clear of any detours!
Check-In
Upon your arrival to campus, you’ll provide your name to check in to the event, receive a name tag, and have the option to grab some coffee, use the restroom and meet those around you before the opening session begins.
