Is a laptop required at Clemson?
Yes. We highly recommend that students entering in Fall 2016 do not purchase a laptop until computer specifications are announced in the Summer of 2016. Please visit the laptop support page for recommendations.
Can I major in engineering or science and still be in the Calhoun Honors College ?
Yes, in fact, students in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences compose approximately 40% of the students in the Calhoun Honors College. To learn more, please visit the Calhoun Honors page.
What type of calculator do I need?
Calculator information can be found on the Calculator Recommendation site. Typcially General Engineering and Science students enroll in either MATH 1060 or 1080 their first semester.
What high school courses should I take to prepare for an engineering program?
General Engineering applicants are encouraged to have:
What Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits can be used for the General Engineering curriculum?
AP and IB classes such as Economics, Government, History, and Psychology can be applied towards your General Education requirements. While we can award credit for Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics, we prefer you speak with your advisor prior to utilizing these credits. A complete list of AP credits and Clemson equivalents can be found on the Advanced Placement Credit chart. IB credit can be found on the IB Credit chart.
Does Clemson offer summer engineering and science programs?
Yes. Clemson offers numerours summer engineering and science programs through our Summer Scholars program.