Army ROTC places nationally in cadet training; Bridge to Clemson success; SC Supreme Court coming to Clemson

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 31, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! Army ROTC places second nationally in Cadet Summer Training; Bridge to Clemson achieves record 88% crosser success rate; South Carolina Supreme Court holding public sessions Sept. 15-16 in the Brooks Center.

An Army ROTC cadet salutes with other cadets in formation in the background

Your Look Ahead:

Clemson Army ROTC distinguished itself among hundreds of programs and thousands of future Army leaders, earning the nation’s top ranking among large ROTC programs and placing second overall among 227 ROTC programs nationwide at Cadet Summer Training.
The Bridge to Clemson program celebrated its 20th year in 2025-26 and achieved an all-time high 88% crosser success rate of students who successfully completed academic requirements for admission to Clemson.
The Supreme Court of South Carolina will convene at Clemson Sept. 15-16, bringing the state’s highest court to the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts to hear four cases over two daily sessions. All proceedings are free and open to the public with pre-registration.

YOUR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Students at a roundtable listen to a speaker in front of a digital screen

Clemson has published the 2027-28 academic calendar, with small adjustments allowing for the introduction of a dedicated Winter Term and a shift in key semester dates to create more flexibility.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

MUSC Health and Student Health Services offer 24/7 virtual urgent care if you have paid the health fee and are located in South Carolina. Visits are free and cover common conditions such as colds, allergies, UTIs and more.
The Dean of Students Office is offering an interpersonal violence prevention workshop series this fall, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognize, prevent and respond to interpersonal violence.

WEEKS OF WELCOME

Weeks of Welcome continues with an exploration of the tools, resources and strategies designed to help new students thrive academically!
- Visit the third floor of the Academic Success Center on Monday (3 p.m.), Tuesday (3 p.m.) and Friday (noon) for more information on the study cycle, ASC resources and responsible use of AI in academics.
- The full schedule is available on the Weeks of Welcome website!

THIS WEEK IN ATHLETICS

Clemson Football travels to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for its season opener at LSU on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in a game televised by ABC!
Volleyball and Women's Soccer are both at home this week for a pair of matches. Check out the all-sports schedule on ClemsonTigers.com for all the latest information.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

Residential Students: Submit photos of your on-campus room by Monday, Sept. 7 to compete in the Best Home on Campus competition. Show off your space for a chance to win Paw Points and earn bragging rights!
Looking for late-night food on campus? The Community Hub at Douthit Hills is now open for an "Evening Snack" from 10 p.m. to midnight each Wednesday through Friday during the Fall semester.