Air Travel

Attendees, mentors, and special guests would fly into the Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) located in Greenville, South Carolina. GSP is located approximately 46 miles from The Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs housed at Clemson University. Through our partnership, we will have access to University vans to commute attendees from the airport to the Clemson campus at minimal cost.

Travel via Personal Vehicles

South Carolina is centrally located amongst the states that fall into the Southeastern region and parking will be arranged for those attendees bringing their personal vehicles. Ground travel will also be applicable to two assistants and the Institute Director. The following Mapquest Directions will lead you to Clemson. ***PLEASE NOTE*** The Mapquest directions will take you to downtown Clemson. YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO TO DOWNTOWN CLEMSON. To get to Lightsey Dorms, look for signage directing you to the Botanical Gardens, which is on Perimeter Road.The Lightsey Dorms will be on your right, on Perimeter Road. There will be Project Citizen signs (red, white, and blue with balloons) directing you to the dorms. If you reach Memorial Stadium (Death Valley), you have gone too far.

On Campus

It is noteworthy that the location of the Institute is centrally located in the campus and has the classrooms, cafeteria, library, and on-campus store within walking distance of the housing accommodations. The walkways are shaded with large hardwood trees and are surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The free bus transportation located on campus also transports students and guests to the surrounding areas of the Clemson University, increasing the mobility of the attendees after training hours.