Candidates should initiate the admission process in the year prior to their enrollment. The University uses a rolling admission process that enables applications to be reviewed as they are received. Although the University uses a rolling admissions process, candidates are encouraged to apply by March 1st to receive priority consideration for a departmental assistantship. International students must apply to the University by April 15th to be admitted for the Fall semester. Typically, incoming graduate students in the City and Regional Planning program begin their studies during the fall semester. Admission for either Spring semester or part-time studies is possible, but is highly discouraged due to the sequential nature of the core curriculum.
Academic Standards
Students come from a range of disciplines such as architecture, political science, sociology, civil engineering, urban affairs, economics, geography, environmental science, psychology, landscape architecture, business, history, English, and communications. The Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture has the same academic standards as the Graduate School. The department prefers that students achieve at least a 3.0/4.0 in their undergraduate studies. While the department does not have a minimal standard for acceptance with the GRE, the department sets a goal of prospective students achieving 1050 (450 Verbal, 600 Quantitative) and 4.5/6.0 on Analysis. International students are expected to have at least a 600 TOEFL score, in order to compliment the GRE standards. On occasion, students who do not meet the minimum expectation in a given requirement have been admitted when they have demonstrated professional experience or exceptional capacity for the planning profession.
Submission Requirements
1. Submit your Graduate School application, along with a $65 non-refundable application fee ($75 for international students). The University recommends that applications be filed electronically through the Graduate School web site: Graduate School Application
The following are requirements of the Graduate School application:
· Official copies of all undergraduate transcripts. These may be obtained by the registrar office of your undergraduate institution.
· GRE exam scores, ETS institutional code 5111. International students must also submit TOEFL exam scores.
· Three letters of recommendation.
· Personal statement of objectives. (1-2 pages).
Send documents to:
Graduate Admissions
E-209 Martin Hall
Clemson University
Clemson SC 29634
2. The Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture requests that some materials also be sent to the department, in addition to the Graduate School office.
The following is requested by the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture:
· Official copies of all undergraduate transcripts.
· Any letters of recommendation that are not submitted electronically.
· A copy of personal statement of objectives.
Send to:
Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture
124 Lee Hall, Box 340511
Clemson University
Clemson , SC 29634-0511
Phone: (864-656-3926)
FAX: (864-656-7519)
For additional information:
The Graduate School
Tuition and Housing
Departmental Financial Aid
Questions may be directed to the departmental office. Although it is not a requirement, students are encouraged to visit campus and meet with faculty and students in the department.
Program Director: Dr. Barry Nocks
Program Administrative Assistant : Ms. Patty McNulty