The ceremonial groundbreaking for Clemson University’s new MUSC Health Center, spearheaded by the board of trustees, took place on Feb. 6.
The project, located in the C-1 parking lot, is currently in Phase 3. The construction area now covers nearly half of the commuter lot.
The collaboration between Clemson and the Medical University of South Carolina was announced in July 2025.
A 90,000-square-foot state-of-the-art medical center will replace Redfern Health Center, which was built in 1969. The goal is to provide an excellent healthcare experience for the student body, which has grown significantly over the past 50 years.
Currently, Student Health Services offers free virtual urgent care through MUSC Health.
The new health center will include increased space for counseling and psychological services, a pharmacy, a lab, radiology and an allergy immunization clinic. It will also increase student access to telehealth.
Additionally, it will be home to a sports medicine and outpatient surgery center operated by Prisma Health Blue Ridge Orthopedics, according to Clemson News. The three-story building will include advanced imaging and a human performance research center.
This massive project is made possible by a 30-year ground lease with the Medical University Hospital Authority.
The $71.2 million facility is also supported by a $11.5 million grant from HSS’ Health Resources and Services Administration, according to Becker’s Hospital Review.
Most of the financial burden will land on MUSC, which will contribute $58.5 million. Clemson will pay $3 million for site improvements, according to The State.
