Start Program Community Housing

LLC Overview

First-year students who are admitted into one of Clemson’s early start programs are also eligible to join the Start Program Community Housing. Start Program students have a unique opportunity to keep their same housing assignment and roommate for their entire first year, which makes the transition from Summer to Fall much easier. By living with other students in the program, Start students can continue developing the connections they built during their first few weeks on campus while also improving their learning and study skills.

When students are admitted into the Start Program, they will have an option to select Start Program Community Housing.
Start Program housing contracts will be open from March 1 at 8:30 a.m. to May 15 at noon EST.
Students will choose one roommate for both their Summer term and the academic year who is also interested in Start Program housing.
At the end of the Summer term, Start Program students will not have to move out or change roommates before the start of the Fall semester.

Did You Know?

Start Program students have the advantage of keeping the same housing assignment and roommate for the Summer term and academic year, eliminating worries about move-out, new roommates, etc.
Start Program students report having higher satisfaction in their on-campus living experience than other first-year students.
A select number of first-year students are invited to join the Start Program, which allows opportunities for close-knit community and collaborative academic development.

Student Perspective

Quick Facts

Start Program students live together in a section of Calhoun Courts.
Students in Start Program Community Housing must room with other students in Community Housing.
Start Program students can also get involved in all other student clubs and organizations on campus.
The Start Program is only for first-year Clemson students.
Only Start Program students are eligible to join Start Program Community Housing.

LLC Overview Show Hide

LLC Overview

When students are admitted into the Start Program, they will have an option to select Start Program Community Housing.
Start Program housing contracts will be open from March 1 at 8:30 a.m. to May 15 at noon EST.
Students will choose one roommate for both their Summer term and the academic year who is also interested in Start Program housing.
At the end of the Summer term, Start Program students will not have to move out or change roommates before the start of the Fall semester.

Did You Know? Show Hide

LLC Overview

Start Program students have the advantage of keeping the same housing assignment and roommate for the Summer term and academic year, eliminating worries about move-out, new roommates, etc.
Start Program students report having higher satisfaction in their on-campus living experience than other first-year students.
A select number of first-year students are invited to join the Start Program, which allows opportunities for close-knit community and collaborative academic development.

Student Perspective Show Hide

LLC Overview

Quick Facts Show Hide

LLC Overview

Start Program students live together in a section of Calhoun Courts.
Students in Start Program Community Housing must room with other students in Community Housing.
Start Program students can also get involved in all other student clubs and organizations on campus.
The Start Program is only for first-year Clemson students.
Only Start Program students are eligible to join Start Program Community Housing.

Resources

When will I select my housing assignment?

Selection times are different for Bridge, First Year, Continuing and Transfer students, please check our events for the latest information.

Where can I view my housing assignment?

Once you have selected your housing assignment, you may view your assignment at anytime on the Housing Portal.

May I request another incoming first-year student as a roommate?

Yes. You will have the option to request one roommate of your choice. You will create and confirm your 2-person roommate group in step one of the sign-up process.

If I’m unhappy with my selected room or roommate, can I get it changed before school opens? How?

It is our goal to make everyone happy with their room and roommate assignment. Even after assignments are made, we will continue to work to accommodate your preferences. If you want us to change something about your assignment, please complete a Housing Change Request While we can't guarantee the change you want, we promise we will try our best to honor your request.

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