There remain no confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Clemson University at this time. University officials continue to closely monitor COVID-19 and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and reduce the risk to faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus.
UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
University officials are committed to providing ongoing, accurate information to our entire university community. As part of those efforts, we have created a new university website to house all important campus notifications, resources and latest news. You can find it here – Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page.
STUDENT, FACULTY AND STAFF TRAVEL
Earlier today messages with revised travel policies and procedures for students, faculty and staff were sent out from Provost Bob Jones, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Tony Wagner and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Chris Miller. These new procedures are designed to outline the heightened efforts the university is taking to address the health and wellbeing of the entire community.
Faculty/Staff Travel Information
CLEMSON STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS
Yesterday, the university recalled all 385 students studying outside of the United States this semester. Officials have established screening and education procedures to address the health and safety of returning students as well as the community of Clemson students, faculty and staff located throughout the state of South Carolina.
We have seen questions about WHY we made the difficult decision to recall all of our students from around the globe. As we’ve communicated directly to them, the guidance from the CDC and other experts is that they may face unpredictable circumstances:
- Travel Restrictions including potential mandatory quarantines abroad
- Challenges in returning home including U.S. Government quarantines
- Challenges accessing health care while abroad
- Unanticipated costs due to prolonged stays abroad
- Potential delays in progress towards degree at Clemson
ALL INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
The screening process for students, faculty, staff and guests returning from outside the United States is developed in accordance with CDC and DHEC guidelines. All those coming to any Clemson University location will be required to comply with University screening procedures, including any necessary period of restriction from campus.
Students, faculty and staff who have traveled internationally are restricted from all University facilities until properly screened and approved for access by University Health Officials.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
You can help lower the risk of transmission by consistently practicing simple, everyday non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs):
- Staying home when you are sick
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
- Covering your coughs and sneezes.
- Washing your hands.
- Cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects.
- Being prepared and informed.
RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page
Issued by University Relations