Academic Programs

Early Success Program

The Early Success Program (ESP) is a conditional admissions program designed to assist selected Clemson University participants in making a successful transition to Clemson. Because of its challenging and highly structured nature, participation in ESP requires both academic engagement and educational commitment. The ESP community is comprised of students who demonstrate both a sincere personal interest in succeeding academically at Clemson and the support and guidance from Clemson faculty and staff in order to transition from high school to Clemson. Participants must meet specific program requirements before becoming fully admitted to Clemson University.

Important 2013-14 ESP Dates

March 18-May 13: ESP Interviews
May 1: Admission Deposit Due
June 23: ESP Move In
June 23: ESP Move In and Opening Banquet (parents and students)
June 24 and 25: ESP Freshman Orientation
June 25: Last day to pay Second Summer Session Tuition/Fees
June 26: First day of classes for Second Summer Session
July 4: No Classes
August 2: Final Exams, Summer Transition
August 17: Freshman Move-In Day
August 19: Summer Reading Day
August 20: Summer Reading Day
August 21: Fall Semester Classes Begin