Each year, we receive more admission applications than we have available classroom spaces. Admissions decisions from year-to-year are made based on the qualifications of the pool of applicants for that given year. The average qualifications of students admitted in any given year fluctuate as there is no set cutoff point for grades, class standing or SAT/ACT scores. It is important to note that the high school academic record is more important than test scores.
Besides SAT/ACT scores and class standing, other factors such as high school curriculum, grades, choices of major and S.C. residency are also considered. In evaluating these factors, we will make one of the four following decisions when we review your application:
Yes.
You have been provisionally accepted. You will have a specified time in which to submit your admission deposit, and your provisional acceptance will be confirmed when you graduate unless your senior grades drop markedly.
No.
Unfortunately, your credentials are not as strong as those of the candidates we are accepting this year, and we cannot accept you. However, we want to work with you on a program that will enable you to transfer to Clemson in a year.
Wait list.
We will hold your application and make a final decision in mid-May. You will be asked to notify the Office of Admissions if you desire a space on the wait list.
The Bridge to Clemson University Program
Designed for a select group of academically talented freshmen, the Bridge to Clemson University program is a competitive academic-enhancement transfer program available by invitation only. Beginning with a strong academic freshman year at Tri-County Technical College (two miles from the Clemson campus), the Bridge program includes targeted advising, academic support and residential life to provide a seamless transition to Clemson upon successful completion of academic requirements.