Admissions Requirements

The following credentials are preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• GPA of 3.0 or better
• Scores of 500/500/4.0 or better on the GRE (verbal/quantitative/writing)
• Strong writing skills demonstrated through a writing sample and resume
• Focused reasons for pursuing the MAPC degree

Priority for admission and assistantship funding will be given to applicants who apply by February 1. University fellowship nominations are typically due in January. However, funding will continue to be awarded as long as it is available. You may begin the program in fall or spring semester, though we recommend beginning in the fall.

Financial Support

You will automatically be considered for a graduate assistantship when you apply to MAPC. In the first year, most MAPC students either teach the one-credit lab course that accompanies our first-year composition course or work in the Multimedia Authoring Teaching and Research Facility (MATRF) writing, designing, and editing print or electronic publications. After completing 18 hours of courses, students have the opportunity to teach our first-year composition course. Stipends begin at $10,000 for the first year and $12,500 for the second. Graduate assistants are also eligible for summer support (typically $1,500), and all graduate assistants receive reduced tuition.

We normally begin awarding assistantships in early February. However, assistantships, fellowships, and other forms of support can be awarded until the semester begins. For information about loans and other forms of financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 864-656-2280.

Clemson Financial Information -- Use this for general information on tuition, loans, grants, and more from the university.

FAFSA -- Fill out your financial aid information online at the US Department of Education.

In-State Tuition -- Even if you live outside of South Carolina, you might be able to pay in-state tuition underneath the academic common market.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application for graduate admission through the Graduate School web site.
2. Send the following materials to the program director (see bottom of page for address):
• A statement of purpose (approximately one single-spaced page) describing your experience, career goals, and reason for pursuing the MAPC degree
• A resume that includes a mailing address, email address, and phone number
• A ten-page sample (which may be comprised of shorter pieces) of your professional or academic writing, preferably professional communication genres

Status Check -- Find out the status of your application.

MAPC Program Director

Dr. Summer Taylor
English Department
610 Strode Tower
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634

Office: 864-656-6689
Fax: 864-656-1345

SLSMITH@clemson.edu