CU Alerts

Emergency and CU Alert Information

Category: Alerts

  • Student arrested, charged with student threats

    Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) has arrested a student for posting threatening messages on social media. The student is currently being held on a surety bond at the Pickens County Jail.

    CUPD has determined there is no ongoing threat to the community.

  • Severe weather in the forecast for Friday, May 6

    Clemson officials are monitoring the weather anticipated to impact University locations statewide. This system includes the possibility for damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. It is important to prepare for severe weather before needing to take action.

    WATCHES AND WARNINGS

    What to look and listen for:

    • A severe thunderstorm watch means severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area.
    • A severe thunderstorm warning means severe weather has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar.
    • A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado and is issued several hours before the event.
    • A tornado warning means a tornado is occurring, imminent or likely and is effective immediately once issued.

    If a tornado warning is issued, Clemson University will notify the campus community via text, email, social media and campus sirens. Follow @ClemsonSafety on Twitter and sign up for CU SAFE ALERTS to receive timely updates.

    Visit www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning for more information on weather preparedness.

  • WINTER WEATHER UPDATE 1/19/22: UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES WEDNESDAY DELAYED OPENING

    Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, the Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson and Clemson University School of Nursing at Prisma Health will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather.

    Caution is urged due to likely overnight freezing of local roadways and sidewalks. Forecasts expect temperatures to drop below freezing this evening causing pockets of slick surfaces. While nearly all campus roadways are clear, some snow runoff in shady areas may cause hazardous conditions on surrounding roadways and walking paths.

    All other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website.

    If a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Wednesday, they should contact their instructor directly.

    If an employee cannot report to work on Wednesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022.

    COVID-19 TESTING
    Main campus COVID-19 testing will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

    TRANSPORTATION

    Updates to CATBus and transit can be found on the Parking and Transportation websiteand on Twitter @clemson_parking.

    Other closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below:

    Athletics – @ClemsonTigers

    Campus Recreation – @CU_Rec

    Dining Services – @ClemsonDining

    Facilities – @Facilities_CU

    Library – @ClemsonLibrary

    Parking and Transportation Services – @Clemson_Parking

    Public Safety – @ClemsonSafety

    Student Health Services – @HealthyCampus

  • WINTER WEATHER UPDATE 1/17/22: UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES TUESDAY DELAYED OPENING

    Clemson University Upstate locations including main campus, CU-ICAR, GreenvilleONE, CUBEInC in Patewood, the Center for Human Genetics in Greenwood, will open at noon on Tuesday, January 18 due to hazardous conditions caused by winter weather. Classes will begin at 12:30 p.m.
    The Innovation Campus and Technology Park in Anderson will be closed in accordance with Anderson County Government Offices.
    All other statewide locations should follow the same winter weather hazard decisions made by the county government where their office is located. A full list of delays and closings can be found on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website.
    If a student cannot make it to a scheduled class on Tuesday afternoon, they should contact their instructor directly.
    If an employee cannot report to work on Tuesday, they should consult with their supervisor, and supervisors are asked to provide flexibility for faculty and staff who may have issues accessing campus due to hazardous roadways. Employees can work remotely if their job permits, take leave, or make up their missed work time. All missed work time must be made up by Jan. 31, 2022.
    COVID-19 Testing
    COVID-19 Testing will be opened from noon until 2 p.m., with a priority of testing those who are symptomatic or have had a known exposure.
    • Students, faculty, and staff with a testing due date on Monday or Tuesday will have their access extended until testing fully reopens on Wednesday.
    • Bridge to Clemson students who have not obtained and submitted a pre-arrival result must take an on-campus test Tuesday will not have access to University facilities other than housing until a result is obtained.
    Transportation
    Updates to CATBus and transit can be found on the Parking and Transportation website and on Twitter @clemson_parking.
    Other closures and adjusted hours can be found through the resources listed below:
    Athletics – @ClemsonTigers
    Campus Recreation – @CU_Rec
    Dining Services – @ClemsonDining
    Facilities – @Facilities_CU
    Library – @ClemsonLibrary
    Parking and Transportation Services – @Clemson_Parking
    Public Safety – @ClemsonSafety
    Student Health Services – @HealthyCampus

  • CU SAFE ALERT: Suspicious Activity Resolved

    CU SAFE ALERT: With the help of quick response from the Clemson community, CUPD has identified the person of interest in the previous suspicious activity notice. There is no threat to campus in relation to this incident; the behavior was a result of social media prank. CUPD is thankful for the community members who came forward to help provide information concerning this incident.