Applying to the Program
Materials required for all students:
Personal statement (written essay): The personal statement should highlight your career objectives and explain your motivation for pursuing a Finance graduate degree at Clemson University. Statements are limited to one page in length.
Personal statement (video essay): The video essay offers an opportunity to discuss your interest in pursuing an MSF degree at Clemson University and how it aligns with your long-term goals. The video essay should be no longer than two minutes in length.
Resume: Your resume/CV should highlight key details relating to your education, relevant experience, professional affiliations, and technical skills. Sample resumes and helpful tips are available on the Graduate website.
Transcripts: A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the initial application; however, accepted students are required to provide official transcripts before securing enrollment in the program. View more about transcripts.
Contacts for two letters of recommendation: Applicants must provide contact information for two individuals who know the applicant in a supervisory capacity. Examples of reference letter writers include former or current professors, as well as supervisors from internship or full-time employment positions. Writers should be able to discuss the applicant's work ethic, character, and past performance. View the letter of recommendation guidelines.
GMAT or GRE score: Official scores are required. Clemson's institution code is 5111, and scores are valid for five years. For more information, please visit the Graduate website. Students with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale) or a finance major GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) may request to waive the GMAT/GRE requirement.
Additional materials required for international students:
Financial certification: U.S. law requires international students entering the country on temporary student visas to provide evidence that they have sufficient financial resources to support their studies. Please follow directions on the IS-50 Financial Certification form to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 for F-1 visas or Form DS-2019 for J-1 visas) from Clemson University. For additional information, please refer to the Clemson University International Services website.
English language proficiency: International students whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency, as demonstrated through (a) a degree (earned or in progress) from a qualifying English-language institution, (b) official test scores, or (c) completing an approved ESL program offering Conditional Language Admission. Please refer to the Clemson University English Language Proficiency for Graduate Admission website for additional details.
