Application Process

Take these steps to apply easily

1. Understand the requirements for admission.
2. Review and don’t miss application deadlines.
3. If applying for financial aid, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Questions can be directed to the Office of Student Financial Aid.
4. Fill out an application online or request additional information by mail.

Freshman Applicants

You should apply as a freshman candidate if you are currently enrolled in high school or have not enrolled or earned credit at another college or university following high school graduation.

Admission is closed when all class space has been committed. We encourage applicants to submit materials early in the fall of their senior year. In mid-February, decisions are mailed to students who applied before Dec. 1; students who applied after Dec. 1 will receive their decision at this time or shortly thereafter. After you submit your application, you will be mailed a confirmation postcard. If you have questions about the application process, you can contact the Office of Admissions at 864-656-2287. Please note that admission decisions will not be given over the phone.

Interviews are not required for admission, but you can learn more about the Clemson experience by visiting with an admissions staff member. Appointments are not required, but you can call the office at 864-656-2287 to schedule one if you would like.

Application Deadlines

Freshman Application Deadline
Fall semester Dec. 1 (Priority notification deadline)
Dec. 31 (Deadline for priority consideration for academic scholarhips)
May 1 (Application deadline)
Spring semester Dec. 15

Transfer students

Notified on a rolling basis; students can expect a decision 4-6 weeks after their application is complete. Admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed.

Application Deadlines

Deadline for transfer applications
Fall semester July 1
Spring semester Dec. 1*

*All official documents (except those for your current term) must be postmarked by Dec. 15. Note: Transfer students who wish to apply for Maymester, Summer Session I or Summer Session II should submit their application at least two weeks before classes begin.

International students

Applications for both freshman and transfer admission are reviewed after all required information is received. Candidates must request that all test scores be forwarded directly to Clemson. A student's personal copy or a copy from another source is considered unofficial.

Students are required to have their transcripts/mark sheets/academic records verified by a certified U.S. educational consultant agency. Prospective transfer students will need to provide translated course descriptions for coursework to be evaluated for Clemson academic credit.

For a more complete list of credential evaluation services, visit www.naces.org.

Application Deadlines

• All requested application credentials must be at Clemson University by May 1 for August entry or Oct. 1 for January entry.
• Issuance of I-20 or DS-2019 must be at Clemson by June 1 for August entry or Nov. 1 for January entry
• Class registration happens the third week of August for August entry or the first week of January for January entry. (Financial penalties apply for late registration.)