Student Support Services

College life comes with a lot of moving parts, and Clemson University offers student support services to help you stay on track academically, personally, and professionally. If you’re dealing with a challenge—big or small—there’s a campus resource designed to help.

Below is a “what you need → where to go” guide.

If You’re Having Trouble in a Class

Go to:

• Academic Success Center (ASC): Tutoring, study strategies, time management coaching, test prep.
• Supplemental Instruction (SI): Peer-led review sessions for select courses.
• Instructor/TA Office Hours: Quick help on confusing topics, assignment expectations, and exam prep.

Good time to reach out: After the first low quiz/exam, or if you’ve missed multiple lectures and feel behind.

If You’re Stressed, Anxious, or Not Feeling Like Yourself

Go to:

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Individual support, workshops, short-term counseling, and referrals.
• Wellness & Prevention Services: Resources for stress management, sleep routines, healthy habits.
• After-Hours Student Support Line: Help when you need to talk to someone outside of normal office hours.

Good time to reach out: If your stress is impacting attendance, sleep, appetite, or motivation.

If You’re Not Sure What Major or Career Path Fits

Go to:

• Academic Advising: Major exploration, degree planning, course selection help.
• Career Center: Resume/LinkedIn help, internship searches, interview coaching, career fairs.
• Career Exploration Tools: Interest assessments and “what can I do with this major?” guidance.

Good time to reach out: Before registration each semester and ideally before you’re deep into upper-level coursework.

If Money Is Tight or You’re Dealing With a Financial Emergency

Go to:

• Financial Aid Office: Aid questions, eligibility changes, loan counseling, scholarship guidance.
• Student Emergency Support Fund: Short-term support for unexpected situations.
• Financial Wellness Coaching: Budgeting, planning, and practical money management.

Good time to reach out: As soon as you anticipate you may not be able to cover essentials or academic costs.

If You’re Having Housing, Roommate, or Basic Needs Challenges

Go to:

• Housing & Residential Life: Roommate conflict support, room change processes, residence hall concerns.
• Student Support & Care Team: Help coordinating resources for food, housing stability, and urgent needs.
• Campus Food Pantry: Confidential support for groceries and essentials.

Good time to reach out: If your living situation is affecting your ability to study, sleep, or feel safe.

If You’re Sick, Injured, or Need Medical Support

Go to:

• Student Health Services: Appointments for illness/injury, immunizations, medical questions.
• Health Education Resources: Prevention info and wellness programming.

Good time to reach out: If symptoms are interfering with class participation or you’re not sure whether to wait it out.

If You Need Accessibility Support or Accommodations

Go to:

• Accessibility Services Office: Academic accommodations, accessible materials, exam support, coordination with faculty.
• Assistive Technology Support: Tools that help with reading, writing, note-taking, and access.

Good time to reach out: Early in the semester, before major exams and projects.

If Something Personal Is Affecting Your Academics

Go to:

• Student Support & Advocacy: Help navigating university processes, communicating with instructors, and finding next steps.
• Dean of Students Support Services: Support during family emergencies, crises, or situations affecting attendance and deadlines.

Good time to reach out: When you’ve missed classes, can’t meet deadlines, or need help communicating what’s going on.

If You Feel Disconnected or Want to Get More Involved

Go to:

• Student Organizations & Campus Involvement: Clubs, leadership opportunities, service orgs, interest groups.
• Peer Mentor Programs: A reliable “go-to person” for questions and campus navigation.
• First-Year Experience Programs: Events and support designed to help new students adjust.

Good time to reach out: Any time—getting connected early usually makes the rest of the semester easier.

Not Sure Where to Start?

If you’re stuck and don’t know the right office, start with the Student Support & Care Team (or a central student services hub). They can listen to what’s going on and route you to the right resource without you having to figure it out alone.