As Clemson continues to plan for the future and identify opportunities to strategically invest in its mission, the University will offer a limited voluntary separation program (VSP) to eligible faculty and staff.
Earlier this summer, we shared that the University would take a closer look at how we plan, deliver services, organize our work and invest our resources. We also shared that workforce planning tools, including voluntary programs, could be part of that work. The VSP is one of the tools supporting our broader transformative work.
This voluntary program gives eligible employees an additional option to consider as they think about their own future plans. College and division leaders have been involved in planning for the VSP to make sure our academic programs and day-to-day operations continue smoothly.
Participation is entirely voluntary and will be offered to 452 current FTE employees based on specific eligibility requirements. Generally, faculty and staff must be FTE employees who meet the following criteria and are not otherwise excluded in the plan.
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Police Officers Retirement System (PORS) participants: Eligible to retire with full benefits as of June 30, 2026.
- Optional Retirement Program (ORP) participants: Aged 59.5 years or older as of June 30, 2026.
Detailed parameters are included in the plan documents.
Eligible employees who accept the offer will receive a lump-sum payment equal to nine months of their base pay. The definition of base pay is included in the plan documents.
Employees receiving an offer will be sent a direct email from VSPsupport@clemson.edu this afternoon with details about the program, important dates and next steps.
More information about the VSP, including eligibility requirements, the program timeline, and frequently asked questions, is available on the Voluntary Separation Program website.
Questions may also be sent to VSPsupport@clemson.edu.
