Each year, Clemson University receives more applications for undergraduate admission than there are spots available. The admissions process is competitive and academically selective, so all applicants cannot be granted admission. The Office of Admissions takes great care in the consideration of our applicants, and successful appeals are rare. However, applicants with new and compelling information that were denied undergraduate admission to Clemson University may submit an appeal to be considered for admission again.
Appeal Your Admission Decision
Before submitting an appeal, please note the following:
- We strongly encourage students to wait to submit the Appeal Form until they have all supporting documentation ready to submit along with the form. Once the form is submitted, it will be forwarded to the Appeal Committee based on the calendar below. Therefore, all supporting documentation must be received by the submission deadlines on the calendar.
- Students who are placed on the waitlist are not eligible for appeal until a decision is made on their application. If a student on the waitlist is denied admission and has new and compelling information, an appeal would then be considered.
- Students who are offered admission through the Summer Start program are not eligible for appeal because this decision is considered an admission to Clemson.
- Personal interviews with the Appeals Committee are not permitted.
- Meeting with the admissions staff will not affect the outcome of an appeal.
- Admissions does not allow for second appeals. If your appeal is denied, you may not appeal the decision a second time.
- Do not submit a second application for Summer and/or Fall admission.
How to Submit an Appeal
- Fill out the
Clemson University Admissions Appeal Form. Please use the same email and password that you use to access your Clemson admissions portal.
*Note: Once the Appeal Form is submitted, it will be forwarded to the Appeal Committee based on the calendar below. For example, if you submit the form before or on March 13, your appeal will be moved forward to the Committee on March 13. Any supporting documentation we have received for your file by March 13 will also be forwarded, but anything sent after the deadline will not be included. This applies to all submission deadlines on the calendar. - In order to submit the Appeal Form, you will be required to upload a current high school or college transcript, or degree progress report (unofficial copies are acceptable).
- You are also encouraged to upload additional supporting documentation with the form. (Please view the Appeal Information below.)
- If you need to submit additional supporting documentation after submitting the Appeal Form, please send to
appeal@admission.clemson.edu.
Appeals Calendar
| Submission Deadline | Notification week of |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | Week of April 5, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 | Week of April 19, 2026 |
| April 17, 2026 | Week of May 3, 2026 |
| May 1, 2026 | Week of May 17, 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Week of May 31, 2026 |
Appeal Information for Transfer Students
If you are a transfer student, you must provide an updated college transcript that shows at least 30 hours of transferable credit and a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and are encouraged to also submit one or more of the following:
- Supporting documentation of situations that are outside of the student’s control.
- One to three letters of recommendation.
Please submit Transfer appeals by August 8.
