SPECTRA Transfer Program
SPECTRA Scholarship
Scholarship Opportunity for South Carolina Technical College Students
SPECTRA is a scholarship program that can help to make completing a bachelor's degree a more affordable option for Engineering and Computer Science students transferring to Clemson. This opportunity is only offered to students who attend one of South Carolina's 16 Technical Colleges and intend to transfer to Clemson. This 2-year scholarship can help make earning a degree in Engineering or Computer Science at Clemson a reality.
If you are a graduate student, you can be a part of the ACE (Advisors for Clemson Engineers) Fellows program, which facilitates a teaching experience that aligns with your research.
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The Student Pathways in Engineering and Computing for Transfers program (SPECTRA) allows students to launch their academic career at Spartanburg Community College, Trident Technical College, or any other Technical College within South Carolina. Participants would then transfer to continue towards earning their bachelor's degree at Clemson University. We encourage students to participate in an Associate of Science program prior to transferring to Clemson.
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“Transferring from a small two-year school to a large University can be a lot to manage on your own. Not only did SPECTRA create the atmosphere for meeting new people, but it also provided me with challenges such as solving complex engineering problems on a multidisciplinary team.”
Zach RomanickMechanical Engineering, '21
Transfer Programs
Explore eligible bachelor's degrees at Clemson University.
Student Resources
Prospective Students
Receive a scholarship and gain extra support to achieve your bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science at Clemson University. In the program, you will find increased support and enrichment to assist you in your academic, professional, and other long-term goals. We would love for you to contact us early in your academic planning while at a SC Tech school, or even while in High School contemplating this academic option.
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SPECTRA provides hands-on teamwork that allows you the ability to provide and accept feedback, develop empathy, and contend with contrasting personalities. By developing these interpersonal skills, you can impress prospective employers. Clemson University and CECAS offer programs to assist with career goals, tutoring, and mentoring.
Stay Connected
Points of Contacts
Karen Thompson
Clemson University
Phone: (864) 656-2543
kt@clemson.edu
Joe Santaniello
Spartanburg Community College
Phone: (864) 592-4656
santanielloj@sccsc.edu
Tim Fulford
Trident Technical College
Phone: (864) 574-6116
Tim.Fulford@tridenttech.edu
