Homecoming Week; Purchase discounted Paw Points; Explore Creative Inquiry

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 19, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! Homecoming Week schedule of events; Purchase Paw Points at a 10% discount through Sunday, Oct. 25; Join a Creative Inquiry to gain hands-on experience in your major or desired professional path.

Students in hard hats work to construct a home foundation on Bowman Field

Your Look Ahead:

Bowman Field activity is underway as Homecoming Week 2026 is here. Check out all the events you won't want to miss throughout the week!
- The annual Miss Homecoming Pageant is set for the Brooks Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at the online box office.
- Tigerama, one of the nation's oldest student-run pep rallies, is set for Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance; purchase online.
T. Ed Garrison Arena has been rented for a campaign event featuring President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, Oct. 21. While no operational impacts are anticipated on main campus due to the event, traffic on Highway 76 and facilities near the Garrison Arena may experience disruption throughout the day.
- The University will provide any necessary operational updates. Official campaign channels are the best source for additional information about the event.

CREATIVE INQUIRY CORNER

A female student speaks in front of a display on Clemson University's main campus

Get hands-on experience and tackle real-world problems by joining Creative Inquiry. Don’t know where to start? Check out the CI student information webpage for more information on how to find a project and get involved.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

Healthy Campus offers educational programs for student groups and organizations on a variety of well-being topics, including mindfulness, overall well-being, substance misuse prevention, hazing prevention, bystander intervention, suicide prevention and more.

THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS

Several sports are back at home this week, highlighted by Football taking on Virginia Tech at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium.
- Volleyball hosts a pair of ACC matches in Jervey Gym this week, with SMU coming to town Friday, Oct. 23 for a 6 p.m. contest followed by a visit from Pitt on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m.
- Men's Basketball hosts Georgia for an exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free to the event.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

Get 10% off Paw Point purchases of $100 or more this week only! Paw Points can be purchased in the Clemson Home Portal and roll over each semester you are at Clemson. The offer ends Sunday, Oct. 25 at 11 p.m.
December Graduates: Drop by the Clemson Bookstore from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow, Oct. 20, to purchase your cap and gown, shop for diploma frames, order rings and announcements, learn about the Graduate School, and take graduation photos.
There's still time to apply to be an Orientation Ambassador for Summer 2027! Be part of an exciting team welcoming new students and families to Clemson. Applications close in TigerQuest on Sunday, Nov. 1.