Happy New Year; The Princeton Review survey for undergraduates; Spring award nominations open

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 5, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! Happy New Year and welcome to the start of the Spring semester; Undergraduate students, participate in The Princeton Review survey for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card; University spring award nominations are open.

Sunrise over the Clemson University main campus, highlighting Sikes Hall's carillon bell tower in the center

Your Look Ahead:

Happy New Year and welcome to the Spring semester! Classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 7. Make sure you are familiar with your new schedule and plan your route before the start of classes.
Undergraduate Students: Share your Clemson experience by taking part in a survey of top colleges by The Princeton Review. Participate for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card; your input can help shape Clemson's national rankings! The survey closes Jan. 28.
Douthit Hills and the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business will experience natural gas disruptions on Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Douthit will be without hot water and heating abilities will be reduced.

YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Four students displaying awards won during the 2024 Spring semester

Nominations are open for Clemson’s top student awards recognizing excellence in academics, leadership and service. The nomination period closes at the end of the day on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

The quarterly test for Clemson University's outdoor warning sirens and sirens around Oconee Nuclear station will occur at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. No action is necessary. The siren tests correspond with the monthly CU Alert test. Visit the CU Alerts page for more information.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Join performing arts major Katie McCarter for a tour of the Watt Family Innovation Center — where technology, creativity and research come together for every student!

BOWMAN BULLETIN

Landscape Services will mow the medians along Perimeter Road today and tomorrow, which may require shifting lane closures in the single lane closest to the medians to allow for any necessary cleanup.
New Students: Welcome to Clemson! If you signed up for in-person orientation (Ready, Set, Roar!), it begins at 9:15 a.m. in Tillman Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Download the Guidebook app and search "Ready, Set, Roar!" for the full schedule of events.
Tiger Prowl is set for 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Come out to Hendrix Student Center to learn more about Clemson's 500+ student organizations.
Men's basketball returns to action in Littlejohn Coliseum, hosting its ACC opener against SMU at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The first 1,100 students receive customized "Grit After Dark" pillowcases. Wear your favorite pajamas for a chance to be featured on the videoboard!