//Clemson University extends suspension of events, activities, gatherings through June 1

Clemson University extends suspension of events, activities, gatherings through June 1

GABRIELLE: FEES AND TUITION FO THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY WILL NOT GO UP. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED THE UNIVERSITY’S PLAN FOR THE FREEZE LATE THIS MORNING. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH IN-STATE AND OUT OF STATE STUDENTS. CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. JIM CLEMENTS SAYS THE TUITION FREEZE PROVIDES A BIT OF STABILITY FOR CLEMSON FAMILIES DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES. UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS SAY HOUSING AND DINING FEES ARE NOT MANDATORY, SO A DECISION W

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Clemson University extends suspension of events through June 1

Some outdoor university recreational areas to reopen next week

(Above video was published on April 23, 2020.)Clemson University officials announced Wednesday that it was extending the suspension of all events, activities and gatherings at least through June 1. Earlier this week, all summer camps and educational programs on the University’s main campus were canceled. The University continues to plan for a return to in-person classes for the Fall semester. The University did announce the reopening of limited outdoor recreational areas including the South Carolina Botanical Garden, portions of the Clemson Experimental Forest and the Walker Golf Course beginning this weekend. All other university recreational areas remain closed. The South Carolina Botanical Garden will open trails and outdoor exhibits to the general public beginning Monday, May 4. Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. until sunset, and guests are required to adhere to social distancing guidelines provided by DHEC, the CDC and Clemson University. For more information about the South Carolina Botanical Garden, and updated polices and processes, please visit their site HERE. The Clemson Experimental Forest will open the Fants Grove area to the general public beginning Monday, May 4. Guests will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines provided by DHEC, the CDC and Clemson University. All other areas of the CEF remain closed until further notice. Due to the recent tornado and related weather events, crews are working daily to ensure all roads and trails are clear and free of damaged or downed trees from the recent storms.Issaqueena Recreation Area, Keowee Heights/Doyle Bottom Rd, and Waldrop Stone Falls, among other areas, remain closed due to recovery efforts. As areas are cleared and deemed safe, announcements will be made regarding the opening of specific areas. The Walker Golf Course will begin taking tee times on Thursday, and will reopen on Friday, May 1 with strict social distancing protocols in place. More information about the Walker Course can be found HERE. Additional coronavirus resources: Tracking COVID-19 curve of cases, deaths in the Carolinas, Georgia Latest update on coronavirus cases, latest headlines in Carolinas, Georgia COVID-19 maps of Carolinas, Georgia: Latest coronavirus cases by county Sign up for WYFF News 4 coronavirus daily newsletter

(Above video was published on April 23, 2020.)

Clemson University officials announced Wednesday that it was extending the suspension of all events, activities and gatherings at least through June 1.

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Earlier this week, all summer camps and educational programs on the University’s main campus were canceled.

The University continues to plan for a return to in-person classes for the Fall semester.

The University did announce the reopening of limited outdoor recreational areas including the South Carolina Botanical Garden, portions of the Clemson Experimental Forest and the Walker Golf Course beginning this weekend.

All other university recreational areas remain closed.

The South Carolina Botanical Garden will open trails and outdoor exhibits to the general public beginning Monday, May 4.

Hours of operation will be 9 a.m. until sunset, and guests are required to adhere to social distancing guidelines provided by DHEC, the CDC and Clemson University.

For more information about the South Carolina Botanical Garden, and updated polices and processes, please visit their site HERE.

The Clemson Experimental Forest will open the Fants Grove area to the general public beginning Monday, May 4.

Guests will be required to adhere to social distancing guidelines provided by DHEC, the CDC and Clemson University.

All other areas of the CEF remain closed until further notice.

Due to the recent tornado and related weather events, crews are working daily to ensure all roads and trails are clear and free of damaged or downed trees from the recent storms.

Issaqueena Recreation Area, Keowee Heights/Doyle Bottom Rd, and Waldrop Stone Falls, among other areas, remain closed due to recovery efforts.

As areas are cleared and deemed safe, announcements will be made regarding the opening of specific areas.

The Walker Golf Course will begin taking tee times on Thursday, and will reopen on Friday, May 1 with strict social distancing protocols in place. More information about the Walker Course can be found HERE.

Additional coronavirus resources: