Online courses are often taught through MyCLE.  To access MyCLE, go to http://bb.clemson.edu or go to http://ccit.clemson.edu and click on the MyCLE link in the top right corner of the screen.

Your User ID is a code usually made up of a combination of letters from your first and last names. To find yours, you can:

• Check your bill or invoice from the University (your User ID is printed on it).
• Call the Clemson Computer Help Desk at (864) 656-3494.
• Go to the Clemson University Phone Book.
  • Type your full first and last names in the boxes provided.
  • Look at the line labeled "email". Your User ID is the group of letters just before "@clemson.edu".

Your Password is initially set as the last 4 digits of your social security number. You need to reset this to a password only you know.

If you experience problems with your password or forget your password, contact the Help Desk at (864)656-3494. 

To change your password, complete the Password Change Utility form.

You should choose a new password that is numeric (numbers-only), composed of at least 5 but no more than 8 digits.

Each department has their own advisors.  They will meet with you online or communicate with you via e-mail or phone for advising sessions.

The Academic Success Center provides online learning for academic success. They offer a library of online videos that contain learning and study strategies.

Student Disability Services is part of the Academic Success Center as well. Student Disability Services coordinates the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. All reasonable accommodations are individualized, flexible, and confidential based on the nature of the disability and the academic environment. For more information regarding disability services please contact Dr. Arlene Stewart at (864)656-6848.

Is Clemson partnered with any Distance Education organizations?

Yes Clemson is partnered with the following Distance Education organizations:

• Distance Education South Carolina (DESC) is a searchable database that provides information about the distance education courses offered by participating institutions in South Carolina.
• The South Carolina Partnership for Distance Education has a statewide membership of distance education administrators and practitioners. The SCPDE provides a venue for shared information and the development and advocacy of best practices in the development and delivery of distance education course offerings in all delivery formats.
• The University Center of Greenville (UCG) is an institution that hosts courses and programs offered by seven universities in South Carolina: Clemson University, The University of South Carolina, Furman University, The Medical University of South Carolina,Lander University, South Carolina State University and USC-Upstate.
• South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) provides satellite services for the broadcast of distance education courses delivered by digital satellite.
• Southern Regional Education Board's Electronic Campus is your comprehensive source for information about higher education opportunities and services across the South. The Electronic Campus for Adult and e-learners is for individuals seeking e-learning courses or programs and information to start or resume their college education or to satisfy a job requirement. This is your one stop access to opportunities and services designed to meet your needs.

1. Go to the Clemson University website.
2. In the top right corner of the page click the Phonebook link.
3. Enable the Faculty/Staff radio button.
4. Then enter one of the following search criteria:
   • CU Userid
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Phone Number
5. Click Begin Search.
6. The system brings back a list of individuals that meet the specified search criteria.

1. Go to the Clemson University website.
2. In the top right corner of the page click the Phonebook link.
3. Enable the Faculty/Staff radio button.
4. Then enter one of the following search criteria:
   • CU Userid
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Phone Number
5. Click Begin Search.
6. The system brings back a list of individuals that meet the specified search criteria.
7. Click the Please Login button.
8. Enter your network login in the Name field.
9. Enter your network password in the Password field.
10. Then click on their name in the Name column.
11. The faculty or staff members information will appear on the right side of the screen.
12. Click on the link that is in the Homepage row to navigate to their homepage.  Please note that not all faculty and staff members have created a homepage.

We offer several fully online degree programs. To learn more about these programs, please review the Programs Available. Please note that some online programs require an onsite orientation at the beginning. There are also onsite degree programs that offer online courses, but cannot be completed fully online. Please see the faq below regarding courses that are offered online.

Entry requirements vary depending on degree programs.  View the Admission Requirements on the Degree Program Information web site for additional information.

Freshman and Transfer Students

• Recommended High School Curriculum
• Application Process
• Undergraduate Online Application

Special Non-Degree Seeking Students

Transfer Students

Transient Students

International Students

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Graduate School Online Application

Graduate Students

• Online Graduate Student Application
• Graduate School Admission Information

1. Go to the Clemson University website.
2. In the top right corner of the page click the Search link.
3. Enter search criteria for the information for which you are looking.
4. Enable the Search Clemson.edu radio button.
5. Click the Search button.
6. The system displays a list of web sites that pertain to the search criteria entered.

1. Go to the Clemson University website.
2. Click on a letter that pertains to the topic you are looking for.
3. The system displays a list of web sites that pertain to the selected letter.

For general questions regarding Distance Education, submit a Request for Service.

1. Select Request new service for the Service Type.
2. Select Teaching and Learning Technologies - Distanced Education for the Service.
3. Then select General Questions for the type of Service Request.
4. Enter your question in the field provided.
5. Then click Submit Service Request.

For questions regarding specific online degree programs e-mail or call the degree program advisor.

An instructor is not listed for my online course.  How will I know who my instructor is?  I may want to call or email him or her with additional questions.

No.  The Computer Center will provide you with a suite of software applications like Netscape, Eudora (email), Telnet, TN3270, FTP, etc. These are available to you at no additional charge as a member of the Clemson University student body.

• Visit the DCIT software download site at http://download.clemson.edu. Enter your Clemson User ID and password to access the site. If you have any problem downloading the software, contact the Help Desk at (864)656-3494.

Additional software may be required by your instructor.  We try to provide access to all of the required software free of charge to students.  In the case that students have to pay we do our best to make the fees minimal. 

Payments for tuition and fees should be sent or delivered to:

Bursar's Office
G-08 Sikes Hall
Box 345307
Clemson, SC 29634-5307

View the Payment Due Dates page to view the deadlines by semester for mail-in, welk-in, and credit card payments.

Tiger Line (864-656-8447) or TIGERWEB (tigerweb.clemson.edu) must be used to pay by credit card. A $45 convenience fee is charged for VISA transactions and a fee of 2% of the total tuition and fees is charged for MasterCard and Discover.

To access your Email through the Internet, click the Current Students link on the left side of the Clemson University homepage.

1. If you are currently using Eudora for your Email client, click the Webmail link.
2. If you are using Google Apps for Education as your current Email client, click the Google Apps link.

1. Go to the E-mail Forwarding Tool website.
2. Enter your network login in the Name field.
3. Enter your network password in the Password field.
4. Then click Login.
5. In the field provided enter the e-mail address for which to forward e-mail messages.
6. Then click Add.

1. Go to the Password Change Utility website.
2. Enter your network login in the Userid field.
3. Enter your new password in the New Password field.
4. Re-enter you password in the second field provided for verification.
5. Then click Change Password