Welcome to a new academic year at Clemson! As you prepare for the upcoming school year, remember these helpful tips and resources from the Office of Human Resources.
Familiarize yourself with Workday
Workday launched on July 1, as Clemson’s new HR and Finance system. The Workday at Clemson website provides helpful training materials, support opportunities, and resources. This Workday Quick Start Guide provides a starting point for navigating Workday. Fast Facts articles cover frequently asked questions, grouped by topics.
Revisit the 2026 holiday calendar
The 2026 Holiday Calendar is a helpful resource for planning your time off. Labor Day (September 7) and Election Day (November 3) are included in this year’s holiday schedule for eligible employees. Because of the Election Day holiday, there is no optional holiday this year. For more information about eligibility, visit the Summary of Leave Benefits under “Holidays.”
Update your emergency contact information and job location
Review and update your emergency contact information and job location in Workday. Use this guide to assist you in updating your Worker Profile and emergency contact.
To update your work location, ask your supervisor to submit this change on your behalf.
Use Clemson’s Employee Assistance Program
ComPsych’s GuidanceResources® portal is available for all Clemson employees and members of their households. From childcare assistance to legal consultations and live trainings, Clemson’s EAP offers a little something for every individual! Use this guide to create an account and log in to Guidance Resources today!
Submit Dependent Care Spending Account reimbursements
A Dependent Care Spending Account allows you to be reimbursed for daycare costs for children and adults. If you have a Dependent Care Spending Account, remember to submit claims for reimbursement! You can use your current funds for expenses incurred between January 1, 2026, and March 15, 2027. You have until March 31, 2027, to request reimbursement from your previous year’s funds. Participants can use these funds for dependents under the age of 13. For more details, visit the PEBA MoneyPlus information page.
Sign up to get your W-2 and 1095-C electronically
Speed up your tax preparation. Elect to receive your W-2 and 1095-C forms electronically instead of by mail. Sign up or change your preference through the Benefits and Pay Dashboard in Workday (Personal menu in left menu, “Benefits and Pay”). Select “My Tax Documents” to edit your printing election.
Check your direct deposit
All faculty and staff are required to have 100% of their net pay directly deposited into a bank account. Use this guide to manage your direct deposit (payment elections) in Workday. Check the 2026 Payday Schedule to find your paydays for the rest of the calendar year.
August benefits deductions
Returning nine-month faculty enrolled in State insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability) through the SC Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) experience no interruption in coverage during the summer months.
Nine-month faculty who did not receive compensation over the summer will see all insurance premiums from July and August deducted from their August 31 paycheck.
Nine-month faculty who received payment over the summer had deductions taken out of available paychecks.
Regular deductions during each pay period will resume in September.
For more information, please visit the overview of summer insurance coverage and benefits deductions.
9-over-12 Payment Plan Sign Ups
The 9-over-12 Payment Plan allows nine-month faculty to spread their base salary over twelve months, instead of the nine months of the academic year.
This program has changed from the previous Summer Savings Plan program, which allowed eligible faculty members to select an amount to be withheld from each paycheck during the academic year and then refunded over the course of the summer.
Eligible faculty members received an enrollment email on Friday, August 14.
In-State Remote Work policy
In-state remote work is allowed by the University under the In-State Remote Work policy when it meets state telecommuting guidelines and is permitted by the individual’s college/division and subsequent departments. Documentation and approval of in-state remote work are required by the state of South Carolina and must be completed through the Office of Human Resources. More information about enrolling in the remote work program can be found on the Remote Work webpage.
*Please note: Employees should not perform work outside of South Carolina without first consulting their HR Service Manager and obtaining additional approvals.
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