Course Transfer Information
Clemson accepts several different college credits that students earn before arriving on our campus — including IB and AP credits. We also work to make the process of transferring into the University as seamless as possible.
The evaluation of academic credits from other institutions is processed through the Office of Admissions. Final approval for use of these credits in your degree program is determined by your major advisor at Transfer Orientation.
View the Transfer Course Equivalency List
Transferring Credit Hours
Only credits transfer to your Clemson transcript, not grades. Therefore, you will enter Clemson without a grade point ratio. Your class standing will be determined by the number of credit hours transferred when you enroll.
| Class Standing | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Freshman | 0-29 |
| Sophomore | 30-59 |
| Junior | 60-89 |
| Senior | 90+ |
Generally, transfer credits are applicable toward degree requirements if the courses taken are:
- Earned at a school accredited by a regional accreditation association, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Similar in description to the corresponding course at Clemson.
- Required or permitted as an elective in a student’s curriculum.
- Graded at least one letter grade above the minimum passing mark, usually a C or better.
- Not a duplication of credits already earned.
If you have specific questions about how a course has been evaluated, you may contact the department responsible for teaching the course at Clemson by referencing the Department Contact List (PDF). A course syllabus may be necessary for further review.
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Transfer Course Equivalency List
The Transfer Course Equivalency List (TCEL) is a database containing the Clemson University course equivalencies for approximately 1,200 accredited colleges and universities nationwide. Course equivalencies are evaluated through the Office of Admissions.
Please be advised that the TCEL is a historical record of how courses have previously transferred to Clemson and does not represent a comprehensive list of transferable coursework for any school. If there is a course you have previously taken that is not showing up on the TCEL, the course will have to be evaluated once you apply and are admitted to Clemson. The listing for each college shows course equivalencies only and does not reflect any differences in credit hours between institutions.
The TCEL is managed by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. It is a living document subject to change. Evaluations for transfer credit by the Office of Admissions are based upon the best available information at the time. Revisions to a course evaluation may be made based on receipt of new information.
Visit the Clemson TCELOnce You're Admitted — Viewing Transfer Credits
Accepted students with transferring credits from another institution, AP/IB credit and dual-enrollment credit will be able to view transfer credits through the iROAR Web portal. To access the transfer credit summary, you will need your Clemson University ID and password.
If you are still enrolled in classes, your current courses will be added when we receive your official transcript. The Office of Admissions must receive final transcripts from each college you have attended before your enrollment at Clemson.
If you have received a “Satisfactory” or “Passing” grade for prior coursework and the grade is not reflected on your transcript, you will need to have an official statement from the registrar’s office of the institution you attended stating that the “S” or “P” grade is equivalent to a C or better in order to receive credit for the coursework. Clemson accepts courses for transfer only if earned with a grade of C or better.
