Transcript/Mark Sheet Evaluation
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. Likewise, academic transcripts must be sent directly to Clemson from all former schools a student has attended. A student's personal copy or a copy from another source is considered unofficial.
When official transcripts or mark sheets cannot be sent to Clemson, students are required to have the documents verified by a certified U.S. educational consultant agency. If the sending institution cannot provide an English translation, the applicant must use an approved international educational consultant for a course-by-course evaluation of credentials. A certified English translator must translate course descriptions. For a more complete list of credential evaluation services, contact www.naces.org. Here are three service providers:
World Education Services Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087 U.S.A.
Phone: (212) 966-6311
Fax: (212) 739-6100
Email: info@wes.org
Web: www.wes.org
Foundation for International Services Inc.
14926 35th Ave. West, Suite 210
Lynnwood, WA 98087 U.S.A.
Phone: (425) 487-2245
Fax: (425) 487-1989
Email: fis@mail.com
Web: www.fis-web.com
Josef Silny & Associates Inc.
7101 SW 102 Ave.
Miami, FL 33173 U.S.A.
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
Fax: (305) 273-1984 (Translations)
Email: info@fis-web.com
Web: www.jsilny.com
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Each transfer applicant’s academic record will be considered with regard to the course work undertaken and the competitiveness of the institution(s) attended. In most cases, a B grade average and one year of collegiate work are necessary for admission. Meeting Clemson’s minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee acceptance.
Undergraduate students seeking transfer credit from other collegiate institutions must have their previous course work evaluated by a Clemson University faculty member in each subject area. Transfer credit is evaluated during orientation at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. To facilitate proper evaluation and awarding of transfer credit, students should bring English translations of course descriptions from each institution attended. Certain academic programs may require more detailed information.
Deadlines
To be considered for admission, please observe the following deadlines:
- ALL requested application credentials must be at Clemson University by: May 1 for August Entry or October 1 for January Entry
- Issuance of I-20 or DS-2019: June 1 for August Entry or November 1 for January Entry
- Class Registration: Third week of August for August Entry or First week of January for January Entry
(There are financial penalties associated with late registration.)
English Proficiency
Clemson University assumes that its students will have sufficient knowledge of the English language to read outside assignments, understand lectures, participate in class discussions and write academic papers. Students should not expect to make up any serious deficiencies in English while at Clemson.
Immigration Requirements
When academic, language and financial abilities are certified, Campus Immigration Services will issue an I-20 or DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility). This document is to be taken to a U.S. Consulate to apply for a nonimmigrant student visa. Form DS-2019 (J-1 exchange visitor visa certificate) is usually issued to students who are funded by their home government or by an international organization. If no organizational sponsor is involved, an I-20 (F-1 student visa certificate) will be issued. Students are responsible for maintaining legal status with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during their studies.
International students who are transferring from another school in the U.S. will be issued visa documents at the time of their enrollment at Clemson University. If the transfer student plans to leave the United States for a brief visit to his/her home country prior to coming to Clemson, the student must notify Campus Immigration Services of this intention prior to departing the U.S.
Questions regarding immigration issues should be directed to Campus Immigration Services at (864) 656-3614.
Expenses
Transfer of Funds
Verification that sufficient funds are available for the student’s entire educational tenure at Clemson is an integral part of the admission process. Clemson University is a state institution funded by public monies. Consequently, all costs are paid at the beginning of each semester or term (August, January and May of each year). There are no funds for international undergraduate financial aid at Clemson. In addition, deferred payment privileges are not extended to international students. Please consider this when applying to your home government for transfer of funds to the United States.
Employment
Generally, U.S. immigration regulations prohibit international students from working during their period of study. Therefore, students must plan to have sufficient funds for the entire length of time they will study in the United States. Although on-campus employment may be available, under no circumstances should a student try to enter the United States with the intention of finding employment to finance his/her studies. Obtaining permission to seek employment off campus due to unforeseen economic hardship is sometimes possible but requires the endorsement of Clemson University’s foreign student adviser and the written approval of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This is available only after the student has satisfactorily completed two semesters of study.
International undergraduates may participate in Clemson’s Cooperative Education program if required by the academic program, which affords participants the opportunity to alternate semesters of work and study in order to gain practical work experience.
Student Services
Office of International Affairs
The Office of International Affairs serves international students on campus. It shares responsibility for processing all international acceptances and serves as liaison between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and all internationals on campus.
Health Insurance
The University requires international students, their spouses and dependents living in the United States to have a minimum of $50,000 in health insurance coverage including medical evacuation and repatriation. Health insurance is available through the University. An insurance waiver for existing comparable insurance is coordinated through Redfern Health Center.