Transferring Credits

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 adviser at transfer orientation.

Transferring Credit Hours

Only credits transfer, not grades. Therefore, you will enter Clemson without a grade point ratio. Your class standing will be determined by your hours transferred.

• Freshman: 0 to 29
• Sophomore: 30 to 59
• Junior: 60 to 94
• Senior: 95 and above

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 minimum passing mark, usually a C or better; and
• Not a duplication of credits already earned.

Note: No course taken at a nonbaccalaureate degree institution may be used as an equivalent or substitute for any 300-or 400-level Clemson course.

If you have specific questions regarding your major at Clemson, you may communicate with a faculty advisor by choosing the advisor contact by major.

Credit by Examination

Learning experiences including, but not limited to, military service schools, noncollegiate sponsored instruction, work-related experiences, etc., will not be evaluated for transfer; however, enrolled students can request credit by examination from the appropriate department for any nontransferable learning experience.

College Board College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

This program has very limited recognition at Clemson. A few departments accept credit for CLEP subject-matter examinations, however, CLEP General Examinations are not recognized. Credit is awarded for introductory-level courses according to criteria established by the following departments: Chemistry, English (composition only), and Mathematical sciences (algebra and trigonometry only). Numerical scores plus essays, required when offered as part of a CLEP examination, will be evaluated by the appropriate department. CLEP is designed primarily for adults with nontraditional learning.