Commencement set for Thursday and Friday; Final housing and dining reminders; Military-connected graduates

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
MAY 7, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! Commencement for approximately 5,000 graduates is today and tomorrow; The last day to use a Spring meal plan is May 8 and on-campus housing closes on May 9 for the semester; Your Clemson returns in August.

A group of students wearing graduation regalia applaud and smile during a ceremony

Your Look Ahead:

Clemson University celebrates Commencement today, May 7 and tomorrow, May 8 for bachelor's and master's candidates. Congratulations to our newest graduates!
Tomorrow, May 8, is the last day to use a Spring meal plan. Residential communities close for all students at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9; Summer I students can move into housing assignments starting at noon the same day.
This is the final edition of Your Clemson for the Spring semester. The next issue will be delivered in August. Have a great, restful summer!

CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

Individuals with red, white and blue cords and honor stoles in front of military flags

Graduating service members and veterans were recognized on Tuesday, May 5. Honorees were presented red, white and blue cords to wear atop their graduation regalia.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

Be well and enjoy the outdoors this summer! Protect your skin with sunscreen, plan activities during cooler parts of the day and drink plenty of water, especially in hot, humid conditions. Remember to balance activity with rest, taking time to relax and reset before a busy Fall semester begins.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

We asked a few "street-style" interview questions of the Clemson Family on what makes this place so special. Their answers didn't disappoint!

TECH TIP THURSDAY

Stay safe on your travels this summer by connecting to eduroam when near other campuses. On unsecured networks, use the Clemson VPN to protect your activity. Before you go, back up your devices and enable “Find My Device” features in case anything is lost or stolen.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

Fall Semester Glance: For returning students, campus move-in is set for the week of August 10. New Student Convocation and several other traditional events, such as the Welcome Back Festival, are scheduled for Monday, August 17. The first day of Fall classes is Wednesday, August 19. More information is available on the University's academic calendar.