ChatGPT Edu is live; CUSG general election; Clemson Day student panel

STUDENT NEWSLETTER
MARCH 9, 2026

BEFORE YOU SCROLL

Good morning! ChatGPT Edu access is available by request; General election for undergraduate student body president and vice president is Wednesday, March 11; A panel of student leaders shared personal journeys at Clemson Day.

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Your Look Ahead:

Beginning today, free access to ChatGPT Edu is available. Complete a registration form to provision an account. Visit the Clemson AI website for AI guidelines, best practices and use cases at the University.
Undergraduate Students: The general election for student body president and vice president is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11. Check your email to cast your vote. Results will be announced on Friday, March 13.

YOUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Five student leaders sit on a stage participating in a student experience panel at

At Clemson Day at the State House, a student panel shared personal journeys. From research and leadership activities to community impact, the panel showed how Clemson students turn opportunities into meaningful experiences that shape their futures and serve South Carolina.
Academic Calendar: Friday, March 13 is the last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades. Contact the Office of Records and Registration with any questions.

SAFETY AND WELL-BEING

Step into spring with the South Carolina Botanical Garden! Enjoy relaxing and scenic wildflower walks on the Natural Heritage Trail on Wednesdays beginning March 11. More details are available on the registration page.
This week is Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week in South Carolina, encouraging everyone to be prepared for the types of severe weather that impact the state. Sign up for CU Alerts and ensure you know what to do during severe weather.

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

Junior civil engineering major Zachary Franks-Hopkins shares how joining Men's Choir changed his Clemson Experience. A musical outlet quickly turned into friendship, leadership and personal growth, helping him explore his passion by becoming vocal director for Clemson Gospel Choir.

BOWMAN BULLETIN

Register for the Rutland Institute for Ethics’ 6th annual Tigers for Integrity, Discourse and Ethics (TIDE) Conference March 30–31. The event features 10 interdisciplinary sessions on ethical leadership, emerging technologies and student perspectives on complex social and civic issues.
Clemson has been nominated for USA TODAY's best small college town and best small town in the South. Make sure to vote for Clemson in both categories by Monday, March 30!