CU Alerts

Emergency and CU Alert Information

Category: Alerts

  • Normal operations to resume Saturday at noon

    Clemson University’s main campus will resume normal operations at noon on Saturday. The University closed at noon on Friday in conjunction with Pickens County due to winter weather.

    With freezing temperatures forecast for overnight and the morning, individuals are advised to stay off the roads and exercise caution when walking on sidewalks early in the day. With forecasts expecting temperatures to remain below freezing, limit your time outside, dress in layers and know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

    Statewide Clemson Locations

    All non-main campus locations should follow the same hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings is always available on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website.

    Transportation

    CATBus and transit updates can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Facebook. To aid in snow and ice removal, on-street parking is not permitted on campus Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11. See the winter weather parking map for more information.

    Additional Updates

    Additional information about closures or adjusted hours to specific campus services can be found through the resources listed below.

  • University to close at noon Friday; Remote learning and work encouraged

    Due to the forecasted winter weather, Clemson University’s main campus will close at noon on Friday, January 10. Pickens County government offices will close at that time and as a state agency, the University is required to follow the same opening status of its county government.

    All classes scheduled to begin after noon are cancelled. Faculty scheduled to conduct classes before noon should move to remote learning options and employees are encouraged to work remotely to the extent possible. Additionally, all events scheduled to take place on main campus are cancelled until noon on Saturday, January 11.

    The entire Upstate region is under a Winter Storm Warning. Current weather forecasts indicate the potential for snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice accumulation. Main campus and Upstate locations are forecast to receive 1-2 inches of snow with the potential for up to 0.25 inches of ice accumulation. During winter weather, drive only if it is absolutely necessary. Stay indoors or if you must go outside, dress in warm layers and frequently change any wet clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

    Statewide Clemson Locations

    All non-main campus locations should follow the same hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings is always available on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website.

    Timekeeping and Leave Guidance

    For faculty, staff and student workers, your supervisor is your first point of contact regarding expectations for work during a hazardous weather event. Review HR’s employee timekeeping and leave during hazardous weather guidance for more information.

    Transportation

    CATBus and transit updates can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Facebook. To aid in snow and ice removal, on-street parking is not permitted on campus Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11. See the winter weather parking map for more information.

    Faculty Guidance

    Classes that begin before noon should move to remote learning, homework exercises, alternate schedules for research, etc. All classes after noon are canceled. Please direct any questions to your department chair and/or school director.

    Additional Updates

    Additional information about closures or adjusted hours to specific campus services can be found through the resources listed below.

  • Update: CUPD Investigating Disparaging Text Messages

    On Wednesday, the Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) began to receive reports of students receiving text messages containing racially disparaging and biased language from unrecognized numbers. CUPD immediately initiated an investigation and began working with state partners to identify the source of the messages. These numbers have been determined to be associated with online spoofing sites. 

    CUPD has communicated with the State Law Enforcement Division’s Fusion Center and investigators have been made aware that Clemson University students are not the only individuals to have received such messages. The messages appear to have been broadly distributed, as a number of other states and institutions have also reported the same or similar communications. 

    Based on the information available, there is currently no indication of a credible threat to members of the University community.

    CUPD takes all reports of concerning communication seriously and is committed to the safety of the University community. The department continues to actively investigate these incidents in partnership with state and federal agencies. If you receive suspicious messages from a number you do not recognize, report it to CUPD by calling 864-656-2222. 

    Additionally, resources are available to students who may have been affected by these messages. If you wish to speak to a counselor, contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by calling 864-656-2451. After-hours counseling is available by selecting option 2 from the menu.

  • Oconee Nuclear Station siren test planned for Oct. 30

    There will be a full, three-minute test of the sirens around Oconee Nuclear Station on Wednesday, Oct. 30 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is only a test and no public action is necessary.

    For more information, visit the Oconee Nuclear Station safety and preparedness section of the Duke Energy website. 

  • Timely Warning: Motor Vehicle Theft – Oct. 26

    At approximately 4 a.m. on October 26, 2024, a black 2009 Honda Accord sedan was stolen from the R-10 parking lot behind Douthit Hills East by three unknown white males. The victim had left the vehicle unlocked with the keys inside. The suspects who stole the Honda were driving a silver 2018 Dodge Charger displaying Georgia license plate number SAT3362. Additionally, the suspects were observed on security camera recordings attempting to gain access to several vehicles on Daniel Drive and R-8 and E-27 parking lots behind Douthit Hills West. The suspects entered several unlocked vehicles searching for spare keys and discarded items from the entered vehicles prior to the actual theft.

    Crime Prevention: How to Protect Your Motor Vehicle
    Many motor vehicle thefts are crimes of “opportunity”. CUPD urges the following crime prevention tips to properly protect your motor vehicle:

    • Do not leave keys in your vehicle and double-check to make sure all doors are locked
    • Park in well-lit areas
    • Do not leave valuables in plain sight
    • Immediately report any suspicious activity on campus to the Clemson University Police Department at 864-656-2222.
    • Never attempt to make contact with persons involved in suspicious activity.

    Issued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.