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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.

At the time of this communication, we can confirm the following:

• No confirmed positive cases on campus.
• No confirmed positive cases in South Carolina.
• No changes to Spring Break – we have communicated travel advisories and policies to students, faculty and staff.
• No plans to move classes online.
• Clemson has recalled all 385 students studying abroad this spring.
• All returning students have or will undergo health assessment screening.

CURRENT STATUS

Persons Being Tested at Clemson University: 0
Confirmed Positives at Clemson University: 0

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 webpage to house all important campus notifications, resources and latest news. You can find it here – Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page.

Some of the resources include:
COVID-19 Glossary of Terms
Travel Information and Advisories
Contact Information for Key Offices
Personal Heath Recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions

UNIVERSITY TRAVEL GUIDANCE

All international travel has been suspended. The university has provided updated guidance and procedures for domestic travel.

• Clemson has suspended all international travel.
• We discourage non-essential domestic travel.
• All future travel should be booked through university’s contracted travel agent.
• Definition of “essential” travel will be determined on the department level.

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

There are no changes to the academic schedule, including spring break. The university continues to develop plans for all scenarios as the situation develops, and the priority objective of the university remains to complete the academic semester.

RETURNING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students who were spending the spring semester abroad have begun to arrive back in the United States. Those students have been instructed to work through Redfern Health Center on health assessment screening before returning to campus. Please know, many of these students are returning from low-risk areas, and may be quickly cleared to return.

As you can imagine, this is a stressful time for those returning from abroad. Those returning should be welcomed back as part of the Clemson community, and not stigmatized or ostracized from scholarly and social activities.

We are here to support students and employees. If you need additional support, students should contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and employees should utilize resources available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Resources

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

U.S. Department of State

Contact Numbers for Major Airlines

Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information 

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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. You can find up-to-date information on the university’s COVID-19 information web page – https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/student-health/COVID-19.html.

We are providing the following information related to domestic travel.

UNIVERSITY-AFFILIATED TRAVEL

• Effective immediately, departmental evaluation of all future university-affiliated travel is required. A directive related to future domestic travel processes is being communicated to university business officers.
• The university encourages students, faculty and staff to find alternate means of conducting their studies and business associated with non-essential travel.

PERSONAL AND SPRING BREAK TRAVEL

• The university has no plans to cancel the scheduled academic spring break.

• Students living on campus who wish to avoid travel over spring break DO have the option to stay in their on-campus room or apartment.

• Faculty, staff and students should consider their own health status and exercise caution and judgement in planning domestic travel. Check the Center for Disease Control and Prevention state and territorial health department websites for the latest information before embarking on your trip.­­­­­­

International travel policies and procedures for students, faculty and staff were previously communicated. 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 International Travel Information

Student International Travel Information

Resources

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

U.S. Department of State

Contact Numbers for Major Airlines

Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information

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

Student 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) 

U.S. Department of State

Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information Page

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There remain no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Clemson University at this time, and University officials continue to closely monitor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and protect faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus.

Earlier today, more than 150 Clemson academic and administrative department leaders met to discuss planning and preparation for future actions that may be required as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread. Provost Bob Jones, Executive Vice President Tony Wagner and Associate Vice President for Public Safety Greg Mullen updated the leadership on university policies and procedures and sought feedback on specific areas of focus for the main campus and Clemson’s facilities across the state.

It is important to note that the University is currently in a planning phase and no decisions related to the future operations of our U.S. campuses have been made. The goal of this session was to provide the latest information and to help academic and administrative departments prepare for the full range of possibilities related to the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Also today, after considering official guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the university has decided to end all study abroad programs currently underway. We are encouraging, and helping to facilitate, the immediate return to the United States of all Clemson students and faculty located outside of the country.

This information is being conveyed to each of the 385 individuals currently located overseas, and further information is being provided to assist them on their transition back. We have identified a number of knowledgeable education abroad staff in each of our colleges and the Pam Hendrix Center for Education Abroad, and one will be assigned to work individually with each of our students returning back to the United States.

Additionally, the University has initiated a high-risk travel protocol to govern University-related travel. Effective immediately, all University-related international travel has been suspended, except in rare instances, which must be approved pursuant to the University’s High-Risk Travel Policy.

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving and expanding situation, and we will provide consistent and regular messaging to our campus community as warranted. Please know that personnel from around the University are fully engaged in this work with the sole goal of doing everything possible to promote the safety and wellbeing of our students and employees.

The University has compiled relevant information about coronavirus and helpful resource links at https://www.clemson.edu/covid-19.html, which will be updated regularly. We will continue to provide updates through social media (@OurClemson, @ClemsonSafety), Clemson.edu and via email as the situation warrants.

Resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
U.S. Department of State
Contact Numbers for Major Airlines
Clemson University’s COVID-19 Information 

Issued by University Relations

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Clemson University at this time, but University officials continue to closely monitor Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and are actively engaged in daily planning in an effort to inform and protect faculty, staff, students and visitors from the virus.

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving and expanding situation. The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are issuing frequent travel advisories, including locations Clemson students are from, currently are in or have plans to travel to. Anyone planning travel should visit the CDC and Department of State websites for more information related to the latest advisories.

The Division of Academic Affairs, Office of Global Engagement and staff members in our colleges have been in close contact with our students studying abroad and the university stands ready to take any necessary actions to ensure the health of our students studying outside of the United States.

In addition to the daily planning work that has been underway in recent weeks, Provost Bob Jones and Executive Vice President Tony Wagner are convening an informational and preparedness planning session Monday, March 2, for academic and administrative department leaders. Further communications will follow from that meeting, and as events warrant.

Finally, the University has compiled relevant information about coronavirus and helpful resource links HERE, which will be updated regularly, and will continue to provide updates through social media (@OurClemson, @ClemsonSafety), Clemson.edu and via email as the situation warrants.

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