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School Slang
  • The Café: The main dining hall
  • CU: Claflin University. CU is used mostly when students are coming up with school spirit chants during homecoming week or any sports events.
  • GTK: Grace Thomas Kennedy business building
  • JST: James S. Thomas Science Center
  • JTK: School gymnasium
  • Lee Library: Arthur Rose Museum, the art museum on campus, which is in the former library
  • SGA: Claflin University's Student Government Association
  • South: Male Honors College dorm
  • WVM: School's main auditorium
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Campus is so small that everyone knows your personal business, even the faculty and staff.
  • Claflin does not have 100 percent wireless Internet access.
  • Come to Early Registration. It eliminates all the hassle of New Student Registration Day.
  • Freshmen and sophomores have a curfew. On weekdays it is 12 a.m. and on weekends it's 1 a.m.
  • Freshmen are not allowed to have cars on campus.
  • Prices in the bookstore are very expensive. You don't get a student discount.
  • The cafeteria food is constantly repeated—examples include "Chicken Wednesdays" and "Fish Fridays."
  • The weather in Orangeburg is totally unpredictable.
  • There is absolutely no visitation allowed in the dorm rooms.
Tips to Succeed
  • Avoid procrastination and do not miss any deadlines. Once an assignment is given, try to start on it immediately.
  • Be active on and off campus—it will be helpful when applying for internships.
  • Check your school e-mail daily. The University relies heavily on its e-mail system to communicate with students on a constant basis. Students can miss out on important opportunities if they do not check regularly.
  • Consult your academic adviser on a regular basis.
  • Do not plagiarize. The school has a zero-tolerance policy if you are caught cheating.
  • Drop any courses before their deadlines.
  • Get involved with events and organizations around campus. It will help you meet new students on campus and build lasting friendships.
  • Get to know your professors.
  • Participate in class by asking and answering questions. Inter-personal skills are very important in the classroom.
  • Register for your classes online through the school's website.
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bbullard

Sport and Fitness Management '12

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HBCU

Claflin University is very unique as it is the first Historically Black Collge/University in the state of South Carolina. Claflin has been ranked as the #1 HBCU in America by Forbes Magazine and has been featured on CNN for it's aspirations of becoming not just a top HBCU, but a top university in general.

Aug 14, 2011

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RoronoaChinron

Criminology '13

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Nothing for Christ

To be real, there is nothing Christian on the campus. I see the AKAs, Omegas, or the Kappas doing something of whatever and everybody flock to that. However, when some students host a Christian event, for example, like a mixer, mini concerts, or revival, only the students that set it up, along with a few friends come to it. In reality, Jesus Christ is not valued nor considered worthy on Claflin's campus. Most students, if not, every student at Claflin say they are Christian, however, most to them are fake and don't live by the standards of Christ.

Feb 28, 2011

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Business '13

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Unique Things

We are one of the oldest HBCU. We were ranked in the top five for the best higher learning institutin to go to. My school Co-op programs and internships are a great programs to be apart of.

Oct 08, 2010

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Traditions
  • The Freshman College: This year-long program is designed to help Claflin freshmen build character and confidence. Special seminars focus on the needs of new students and allow close interaction between students and orientation faculty members.
  • Freshman Orientation: This week-long orientation is designed to introduce incoming students to important components of life at Claflin.
  • Parting Ceremony: At this ceremony, freshmen say goodbye to their families and walk through the Arch of Confidence.
Urban Legends
  • It's said that Claflin University is the mother school of its next-door neighbor, South Carolina State University.
  • Tingley Memorial Hall is supposedly haunted.
Did You Know? All Claflin University students are issued a CU Panthercard. These student ID cards serve as residence hall keys and debit cards for meal plans, and they are used to gain access to the campus.

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