2018 Guide to

CU-GARS

February 22-24th , 2018

clemson , South Carolina

Welcome to Clemson University's Graduate Assistant Recruitment and Selection (CU-GARS) Weekend. We hope that you find your stay welcoming & inviting!

Transportation

Hosting & Fauxsting

Candidates who are driving should connect with their host/fauxst to determine a meeting location prior to checking in at the Hendrix Student Center. A parking pass will be provided to you upon check-in.

Interacting with current graduate students is a major part of the CU-GARS weekend. One way in which we offer you that opportunity is through hosting/fauxsting. Many grads have opted to either host candidates in their apartment for the weekend, or act as a "faux-st" for candidates who have acquired other accommodations in order to provide an opportunity to create a Clemson connection. Your host/fauxst is there to help answer any questions you may have and to help you through the interview process! 

Beyond hosting, there will be several opportunities throughout the weekend to talk to current grads. We encourage you to capitalize on these moments to gain a wide range of perspectives on academics, graduate assistantships, and the graduate lifestyle at Clemson. 

If you plan to arrive by train, please contact Gayla Bell, gaylab@clemson.edu, as soon as possible.

DRIVING

If flying, please see the shuttle schedule for February 22nd below.    Greenville-Spartanburg Int'l Airport Shuttle Departs:                1:00 pm                3:00 pm  Charlotte Douglas Int'l Airport Shuttle Departs:               1:00 pm               3:00 pm 

Shuttles will depart campus at 1:00 pm on February 24th from the President's Suite. **Please bring your luggage to the Saturday closing brunch. **

If you have any questions or concerns regarding transportation, please contact Gayla Bell (gaylab@clemson.edu).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding hosting, please contact Taylor Gladieux (tgladie@clemson.edu) or Jordan Viars (jviars@clemson.edu). 

FLYING

TRAIN

Transportation , CONTINUED

Upon checking in at the Hendrix Student Center, candidates will receive a parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park in Lot C-1 (see maps below/to the right). For the duration of the weekend, coordinate with your host/fauxst to see if they have any available guest spots near their apartment, or if you should leave your car in the C-1 lot.

There is a CATBus that runs from the C-1 lot to the Hendrix Student Center that you can take, or you can coordinate with your host/fauxst to arrange a pick-up. You would take the Blue Route which runs every 12 minutes in the hour, Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Everyone rides free!

Important Note: There is a parking lot in front of Hendrix, but it is heavily enforced by Parking Services. In the front of the Hendrix lot there are metered spots as well. However, if you park in a metered parking space you are expected to pay the meter as regulations are enforced seven days a week from 7:00 am – 10 pm. Parking meter fees are $1/hour and the meters accept quarters, dollar coins, dollar bills, and debit or credit using Visa or Mastercard.

PARKING

If you have any questions or concerns regarding parking, please contact Gayla Bell (gaylab@clemson.edu).

Click here for a campus map Click here for the blue route CATbus schedule

Interview t ips

CU-GARS Socials

what to pack

Read the position descriptions for the jobs you're interviewing forSleep well on Thursday - Friday will be a long dayEnsure your outfit is clean and neatly pressed - dress to impress!Use minimal fragrance/cologneSilence/mute your cell phone during interviewsBring your padfolio, pen, and extra resumesRemember your strengths and utilize them - be aware of your skills, experiences, and abilities. Don't chew gum or candy during your interviewTake a deep breath and stay calm!

Shirt to represent your undergradProfessional attire for interviews on FridayBusiness casual attire for Thursday opening dinner and Saturday brunchCasual outfit for Thursday and Friday night socialWalking shoes (for campus tours)Laptop, tablet, or smartphone to view Guidebook and open positionsPadfolio for notes/questionsExtra resumesThank you notes for employers and/or grads

Before you begin packing, check the weather!!

Rep Your Undergrad Dinner & Social! 7-9 pm Pizza will be provided and there will be bowling and lip-sync! Don't forget to pack a shirt to represent your institution as you play against other "rivals"! Barnes Center! 9-11 pm Check out one of Clemson's late-night programming venues, the Barnes Center! 

Presented by the CU-GARS Social Committee, Student Personnel Association (SPA) & Chi Sigma Alpha 

**Please note: All socials are OPTIONAL, but a great way to connect with other candidates and current graduate students in the program!

If you have any questions about what to bring or how to dress appropriately for the weather talk to your host/fauxst, or email Jeff Brown (brownj@clemson.edu).

Spill the Beans Trivia! 9 pm Join us as we eat some ice cream at a local favorite and play trivia with current grads and other candidates! Byrnes Movie Night! 9 pm Come wind down from a day of travel and relax before interviews with a Disney movie and some good company!

THURSDAY FRIDAY