Program Overview

Introduction to Clemson University

Clemson University is a public research university located in Clemson, South Carolina. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, research opportunities, and campus resources.

Academics

The university is composed of several colleges, including:

• College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
• College of Architecture, Art and Construction
• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
• Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
• College of Science
• Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
• Graduate School

Academic Resources

The university provides various academic resources, including:

• Academic Calendar
• Registrar
• Division of Undergraduate Learning
• Center for Career and Professional Development
• Academic Success Center
• GRAD 360°
• Libraries

Outside the Classroom

The university offers several opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning, including:

• PEER/WISE
• Call Me MISTER®
• Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research
• Cooperative Education
• University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC)
• Study Abroad

Admissions

The university has a comprehensive admissions process, with options for:

• First-Year Undergraduate
• Transfer Undergraduate
• International Undergraduate
• Graduate Students

Academic Opportunities

The university provides various academic opportunities, including:

• Majors
• Graduate Programs
• Online Graduate Programs
• Scholar Programs
• Paths to Graduate School
• Honors College
• Experiential Learning

Financial Aid

The university offers financial aid options, including:

• Undergraduate Financial Aid
• Graduate Fellowships and Awards
• Residency Requirements

Campus Life

The university has a vibrant campus life, with opportunities for students to engage in:

• Club Sports
• Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
• Living-Learning Communities
• Student Veterans
• Multicultural Programs
• FIRST
• Army ROTC
• Air Force ROTC

Services On Campus

The university provides various services, including:

• Housing & Dining
• Clemson University Bookstore
• Campus Recreation
• Parking and Transportation
• Student Health Services
• TigerOne Card Services
• Clemson Athletics
• University Facilities

Get Involved

The university offers several opportunities for students to get involved, including:

• Clubs and Organizations
• Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Orientation Ambassadors
• Tiger Media
• Graduate Student Government
• Undergraduate Student Government

Research

The university has a strong research focus, with opportunities for:

• Student Research at Clemson
• Creative Inquiry
• Research Facilities
• Postdoctoral Affairs
• Serving South Carolina Through Research
• Clemson University School of Health Research (CUSHR)

Public Service and Agriculture

The university is committed to public service and agriculture, with initiatives such as:

• Clemson Experimental Forest
• Clemson Extension
• Clemson Research and Education Centers
• Public Service and Agriculture
• Research Farm Services

Innovation and Economic Development

The university is involved in innovation and economic development, with initiatives such as:

• Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
• Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)
• Clemson University Restoration Institute (CURI)
• Clemson University Biomedical Engineering Innovation Campus (CUBEInC)
• Center for Human Genetics
• Innovation Campus and Technology Park

About Clemson

The university has a rich history and tradition, with a strong sense of community and pride.

SC New and Beginning Farmer Program

The SC New and Beginning Farmer Program is a Clemson Extension Agribusiness Team Program that provides tools, knowledge, and skills necessary for new and beginning farmers to be successful entrepreneurs and stewards of the land. The program is supported by a USDA-NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Grant.

Program Overview

The program focuses on enabling new and beginning farmers to be successful, productive, and innovative members of their local agricultural community.

Program Team

The program team includes:

• Ben Boyles, Senior Extension Agent
• Diana Vossbrinck, Assistant Program Director

Program Details

The program provides participants with the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to be successful entrepreneurs, sound business managers, and exemplary stewards of the land. The program also focuses on providing participants with a sense of pride and quality of life as a result of their investment and participation in the agricultural community of South Carolina.