The School of Computing at Clemson offers a nationally recognized faculty that prides itself on the quality of its teaching and is very active in a wide range of research areas. Over 200 students are currently enrolled in one of seven different graduate degree programs, which span a diverse set of research areas and prepare students for a variety of career goals in teaching, research, and industry.
The school offers eight graduate degree programs (PhD-BDSI, PhD-CS, PhD-HCC, MFA-DPA, MS-BDSI, MS-CS, MS-DPA, MAC). Each contains a strong technical core that emphasizes the specialized development of research and technical skills. The School of Computing's graduates are recruited by top companies and pursue academic careers at top-ranked institutions, and our faculty research a broad, diverse set of research topics. Detail regarding faculty research can be found on our research page; program detail, by clicking the links below:
To apply to the School of Computing at Clemson, please visit the Graduate School application page. All application materials should be sent to graduate admissions. Also, be sure to visit the individual program page for specific application requirements (i.e., portfolio for DPA MFA) that may apply to that program. Please note that the Computer Science MS, MAC, and DPA MS programs require official GRE scores. These scores should be sent directly from the ETS offices. For detail on how to request official scores, please visit the ETS website. Our institutional ETS code is 5111. No department code is necessary.
For more detailed information on our graduate programs, please refer to the School of Computing Graduate Handbook or the Graduate School's Policy Handbook.
We accept new graduate students in both the fall and spring semesters. For consideration for admission and financial support, students should have all application materials sent in by the following dates.
| Fall Semester | Date for Consideration |
|---|---|
| For priority consideration | January 1 |
| Final deadline for complete applications | March 15 |
| Spring Semester | Date for Consideration |
| For priority consideration and final deadline for complete applications | September 15 |
| Fall Semester | Date for Consideration |
|---|---|
| For complete applications, including official GRE and language scores | January 15 |
| Spring Semester | Date for Consideration |
| For complete applications, including official GRE and language scores | June 15 |
The best way to learn more about becoming a Tiger is to visit! The School of Computing is pleased to offer tours, including an overview of our program and facilities. Clemson University also offers campus tours through the Visitors Center. Finally, explore the many historical sites or arts and cultural events located in the City of Clemson.
Division |
Faculty Contact |
Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Data Science & Informatics (Ph.D. with MUSC) (M.S.) |
Dr. Brian Dean |
205 McAdams Hall |
| Computer Science (Ph.D.) |
Dr. Jacob Sorber |
225 McAdams Hall |
| Computer Science (M.S.) |
Carrie Russell |
212 McAdams Hall |
| Digital Production Arts (MFA) (M.S.) |
Dr. Eric Patterson |
307 McAdams Hall |
| Human-Centered Computing (Ph.D.) |
Dr. Kelly Caine |
213 McAdams Hall |
Adam Rollins
Student Services Coordinator for the PhD, BDSI, and DPA Programs
✉ rollin7@clemson.edu
☏ 864-656-5853
Becca Spilka
Student Services Coordinator for the Computer Science MS, MAC, and MS Ready Programs
✉ rbspilk@clemson.edu
☏ 864-656-7684
As the Student Services Coordinators for the School of Computing, we are here to assist with any questions you have regarding our programs at Clemson University.