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Rise to the challengeTransferring to one of the nation’s top public universities means direct,hands-on access to cutting-edge research, prestigious academicprograms and lifelong connections with people who make a difference.Clemson’s 80 majors are sure to have what you are lookingfor to grow in your career and in life. Whether you want todouble major, major-minor, find an ideal concentration orneed professional certifications, we offer small class sizeswithin a rigorous curriculum to explore a future that fits you.College of Agriculture, Forestry andLife SciencesPerforming ArtsAgribusinessReligious StudiesAgricultural EducationAgricultural Mechanization andBusinessWe know you will make a difference, too.Animal and Veterinary SciencesEnvironmental and NaturalResourcesFood Science and Human NutritionForest Resource ManagementHorticulturePackaging SciencePlant and Environmental SciencesPreveterinary Medicine*TurfgrassWildlife and Fisheries BiologyPhilosophyVisual ArtsWomen’s LeadershipWorld CinemaCollege of Behavioral, Social andHealth SciencesAnthropology Mentoring. Connections with partnercompanies.CommunicationMaterials Science and EngineeringHealth ScienceMechanical EngineeringNursingParks, Recreation and TourismManagementCollege of EducationEarly Childhood EducationPolitical ScienceElementary EducationHuman Capital Education andDevelopmentSociologySports CommunicationMathematics TeachingWilbur O. and Ann Powers College ofBusinessAccounting Postgraduate educationcounseling.Financial ManagementArchitectureArtConstruction Science andManagementMiddle Level EducationScience TeachingSecondary EducationSpecial EducationEconomicsCollege of ScienceGraphic CommunicationsBiochemistryManagementCollege of Architecture, Arts andHumanitiesEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringCriminal Justice Extensive alumni networkin all industries.Electrical EngineeringGeologyPsychologyClemson University offers:Ten most popular degrees1. Management2. Biological Sciences3. Marketing4. Psychology5. Industrial Engineering6. Mechanical Engineering7. Nursing8. Financial Management9. Computer Science10. AccountingBiological SciencesMarketingChemistryCollege of Engineering, Computingand Applied SciencesBioengineeringGeneticsMathematical SciencesMicrobiologyPhysicsBiosystems EngineeringPrepharmacy*EnglishChemical EngineeringHistoryCivil EngineeringLandscape ArchitectureComputer EngineeringLanguage and International BusinessComputer Information SystemsLanguage and International HealthComputer SciencePre-professional Health Studies**University pre-professionalprogramsModern Languages- American Sign Language- Chinese- French- German- Italian- Japanese- SpanishPan African Studies“The main reason I wanted totransfer was the desire for somethingdifferent. I needed a differentperspective on life and to challengemyself in a different environment.”nE terprising students might want to fast track their master’s degree froClemson otiers a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree plan allowreduce the time typically needed to earn both degrees. There are moreligible tracks.Find your nicheClemson majors offer flexibility no matter your interests. There is no set path you have to take, and our faculty, staff,alumni and student mentor network will work with you and make sense of your academic pursuits. Find your path atclemson.edu/degrees.— Michael Bell, architecture and anthropology ’21 PREVIOUSBACHELORS’ TO GRADUATE – A FASTER WAY TO EARN YOUR GRADUATE DEGREELEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.NEXT
Leading the wayMaking a difference starts by doingwhat you love. A great way to figurethat out is engaging with professorsand professionals who fit yourpersonality. Clemson Universitypartners with businesses around theworld for a variety of internships andco-ops including General Electric,Bosch, Vanguard, PepsiCo, Michelin,BMW and many, many more.Our No. 2-ranked Career Servicesand No. 3 Top 20 Best Schoolsfor Internships (public schools)designations from The PrincetonReview (2021) highlight acommitment to the future andgrowing a network of Tigers anywhereyou might go.No. 10 Top 20 Best AlumniNetworks (public schools)No. 16 Top 20 Best Schoolsfor Making an Impact(public schools)The Princeton Review, 2021Alejandro Pardo found a passionfor leadership and helping othersduring his time at Clemsonthrough early interactions witha student tour guide and theUniversity’s renowned careerservices department. He intendsto use those lessons in theworkforce and the communityhe hopes to serve.“Clemson puts so muchemphasis on their careerservices because theyknow how important it isfor a student to enjoy andlove what they will do every day for therest of their lives.”— Alejandro Pardo, junior industrial engineering major PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.Within an average of six months after graduation, 90 percent of graduatesare employed, continuing or planning to continue their education or are notcurrently seeking employment.Seventy percent of co-op graduation candidates in May 2020 had alreadyaccepted a full-time position at a company or had been accepted into graduateschool. (Center for Career and Professional Development Annual Report,2019-2020)YOU PICK WITH UPICClemson offers real-world experience right on campus with our expansive UPprogram. We offer hundreds of on-campus internships in every field while earcourse credit. And, of course, you get paid while doing it.NEXT
Work smarter2019 ENROLLMENT5,627GRADUATEACADEMICS REPORTSTUDENTSACADEMICS REPORTACADEMICS REPORT2019 ENROLLMENT2019 ENROLLMENT2019 TS5,62786%86 86TOTAL STUDENTSTOTAL STUDENTSThe sheer tenacity of spirit and pride in whatwe %do puts%5050%%%%5050Clemson University in a class of its own.WearedesignatedMALEFEMALE5050MALEMALEFEMALEan R1 Research Institution, the highestrankFEMALEbestowedbyCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning.50%% 50%%9292 92%MALEWe offer a robustprogram featuring more than 500 projects across every field%available at Clemson. Since 2005,56theengaged%program has3,932%56TOP 103,932more than 50,000 undergraduate TOPstudentsin 561,000 NTranging from drought-resistant crops and infrastructuredevelopment to rocket propulsion and food1240waste recovery.SAT PREVIOUSHIGH%16:1FEMALEACADEMICS REPORTACADEMICS REPORT20,195UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS29,070500 CLUBS AND17 INTRAMURAL19 NCAA1916:116:1 16:198TOP 50 STUDENT-TOPERCENT5,627STUDENT-TOSTUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO%GRADUATEFACULTY RATIORATIO87STUDENTSTOP Y WITH500 CLUBS ANDPH.D. OR ORGANIZATIONSSTUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO EQUIVALENTAPPLIED500 CLUBS AND17 INTRAMURAL19 NCAAMEDIANORGANIZATIONSSPORTSATHLETICTEAMS500 CLUBSAND17 INTRAMURAL19 RGANIZATIONSSPORTSATHLETIC TEAMSSTUDENT-TOCLASS SIZEFACULTY RATIO14,90025,822ACCEPTED193,9328687%STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FINANCIALASSISTANCE, INCLUDING17 INTRAMURAL19 NCAA STATE, FEDERALAWARDSSPORTSAND UNIVERSITYATHLETICTEAMSBRANCH OUTClemson offers more than on-campus%opportunities. You can experience what it’s liketo live, work and study all over the globe throughFIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVED AN INSTITUTIONALfaculty-led,RECRUITINGthird-party orSCHOLARSHIP,exchange programsFALL and2019Clemson’s own Study Abroad program.57879291%%%%%STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FINANCIALTOTAL ION RATE FULL-TIMEFACULTYWITHASSISTANCE, INCLUDING STATE, NDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE MEDIANORAND UNIVERSITY AWARDSOR PH.D.EQUIVALENTFACULTYFACULTY%UNDERGRADUATE%% EQUIVALENTTOP 10 CLASS SIZESIZEUNDERGRADUATEENROLLEDPERCENTCLASS SIZECLASSMALE SIZE FEMALE%SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE FOR2013 COHORTUNDERGRADUATE500 ANCLUBSAND17 INTRAMURALGRADUATION 0%RATERECRUITINGSCHOLARSHIP,FALL2019RETENTION RATEGEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITYFACULTY RATIOOF SCORES5084501240 SAT-1400%8484 8584 925716:119 NCAAATHLETIC TEAMS93 19942019 %FRESHMAN PROFILE%3,932%%%HIGHSIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE FORENROLLED%SCHOOL RATE FOR 27 N RATESIX-YEAR GRADUATIONGRADUATIONRATEFORFOR98RATE TETOP 50APPLIEDRANK20132014 COHORTFALL 2019CLASSOF SCORESCOHORT-322018CLASS%TOTAL STUDENTS1240 SATMIDDLE50PERCENTRETENTIONRATE1240SATMIDDLE50OF SCORES-1400RETENTION RATEMIDDLE 50% RATE-1400 OF SCORESRETENTION87-1400 OF IMEINSTRUCTIONALFACULTYINSTRUCTIONALFACULTY2019 ENROLLMENT2019 FRESHMAN PROFILEFACULTY87 14,90020,19514,900 14,90020PERCENTACCEPTEDCreative InquiryTOPundergraduateTOP 20 researchPERCENTPERCENTACCEPTEDSTUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FINANCIALASSISTANCE, INCLUDING STATE, FEDERALAND UNIVERSITY AWARDSFIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVED AN INSTITUTIONALFULL-TIMEFIRST-YEARRECEIVEDAN 9FIRST-YEARSTUDENTSRECEIVED AN INSTITUTIONALINSTRUCTIONALRECRUITING SCHOLARSHIP,FALL 2019RECRUITING SCHOLARSHIP, FALL 2019GRADUATEFACULTYSTUDENTS%TOTAL STUDENTS2019 FRESHMAN PROFILE%%INSTRUCTIONALFACULTY WITHPH.D. OREQUIVALENT%%57%9257 575,62725,8222019FRESHMANOur Clemson University HonorsCollegebringsspecialized PROFILE2019 PROFILEFRESHMAN% faculty. Studentscourses in smaller classes taught bytopare29,07098%%APPLIED29,070 29,070TOP50encouraged to participate in NTTOP50APPLIEDand pursue innovative research. PERCENTPERCENT%87%87TOP 20%%87%UNDERGRADUATEINSTRUCTIONALSTUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FINANCIALFIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVED AN OMESTATE,TYPE OFFINANCIALFACULTY WITH INSTRUCTIONALASSISTANCE,INCLUDINGFEDERALSTUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FINANCIAL RECRUITING SCHOLARSHIP, FALL 2019FACULTYWITHASSISTANCE,INCLUDINGSTATE, FEDERALPH.D. ORAND UNIVERSITY AWARDSFACULTY WITHASSISTANCE, INCLUDING STATE, FEDERALPH.D. ORAND UNIVERSITY NTAND STUDENTS25,82225,822TOTAL STUDENTS 25,822868787%%20,195GRADUATESTUDENTS20,19520,195 ADEMICS REPORT%50%50%%20TOP%LEARN MORE.MEDIANFULL-TIME2019 SITY DIVERSITYCLASS SIZEFACULTY14,900VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.NEXT
You are hereCollege is meant to be a new exploration of life, independenceand self-discovery. To do that, you will want to push yourselfaway from the known and into the unknown. When graduatingseniors are asked what they would tell themselves when they firstcame to Clemson, without hesitation, they say some form of “getoutside your comfort zone and get involved.”Clemson makes that easy with 550 clubs and organizationshighlighting cultural diversity, sports, sustainability efforts,religion, dance, technology and so much more. And if you don’tfind the club you want, you can start one.YOUR HOME TEAMClemson is part of the Atlantic Coast Conference with 19 NCAAathletic teams including three-time football National Champions andour new, ACC Champion women’s softball team.Clemson’s campus is great, but you might notrealize that includes 17,500 acres of ExperimentalForest for hiking and biking. It sits along the LakeHartwell shoreline, making it ideal for kayaking,canoeing or wading at the Snow Outdoor Fitnessand Wellness Complex.89%LIVING LARGEResidence halls andapartment complexesat Clemson areall within a 10- to15-minute walk toclass and multiple oncampus dining options.We also have multipleLiving-LearningCommunities whereundergraduates withcommon academicinterests and lifeexperiences can cometogether to discussclasses or the next tripdowntown.STUDENTS WOULDSTILL CHOOSECLEMSON IF THEYCOULD DO COLLEGEALL OVER AGAIN PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.Getting off campus is just asimportant as being involved oncampus. Downtown Clemson is filledwith dozens of shops to grab all yourClemson gear or restaurants that offerfast casual, fine dining and eclecticdishes from around the world.We also encourage you to visitGreenville, just 30 minutes away andone of the fastest-growing downtownsin the country. Or take a longer trekto Charlotte, Atlanta or the SouthCarolina coast, just a few hours away.NEXT
Learning.Growing.Succeeding.We want to build your transfer to Clemson around communication and continuedsuccess in the classroom, on campus and after graduation. Our transfer studentshave the benefit of our many programs that make the transition simple andseamless.Transfer Residential CommunityThe Transfer Residential Community isa Living-Learning Community for newtransfer students housed in McCabeHall on Clemson’s campus. Together,students participate in academic supportprograms and community-service projectseach semester.CU 1000 is a hybrid course — somemodules are completed online while othersrequire in-person attendance. Courseassignments are completed and submittedin Canvas, Clemson’s online learningmanagement system.Class of 1956 Academic Success CenterLocated in the heart of Clemson’s campusTransfer Council and Undergraduate Studentnear Cooper Library and the Watt FamilyGovernmentInnovation Center, the Academic SuccessTransfer Council is part of Clemson’sCenter (ASC) offers a variety of free servicesUndergraduate Student Government. Allfor all undergraduate students. Thesemembers of Transfer Council transferredprograms are designed to equip students ofinto Clemson, and they have a uniqueall abilities, identities and perspectives withperspective on what new transfer studentsstrategies and resources used to:face. Transfer Council works to support Succeed in difficult courses.programs for transfer students and provides a Become a more confident andrepresentative voice for the transfer studentindependent learner.population on campus. Engage in more productive and effectivestudy and learning behaviors.CU 1000 Manage time more effectively.CU 1000 is a zero-credit, pass/no pass Reduce test anxiety.course that all new Clemson students are Explore and determine your major.required to complete during their first Return to good academic standing.semester of enrollment. The purpose of Achieve your goal of earning a ClemsonCU 1000 is to introduce new studentsUniversity degree.to Clemson’s student success resourcesand community standards and values.Marcus Crawford didn’ttake the decision totransfer to Clemson lightly,but he knew he couldaccomplish somethingspecial if he steppedoutside his comfortzone and accepted newchallenges.“It took meawhile toacclimate tocollege, and when I gotaccepted to transfer toClemson, I was actuallyenjoying the school I wasat. But by the time I goton campus and took thetour, I fell in love withthis place. During thattour, I had that momentwhere I knew I could findmy niche and make animpact here.”— Marcus Crawford, senior marketing major PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.NEXT
Apply yourselfTransferring Credits from Another InstitutionCourses that have previously transferred to Clemson University can beviewed on the TCEL (Transfer Course Equivalency List) available on ourwebsite. The TCEL contains Clemson University course equivalenciesfor approximately 1,200 accredited colleges and universitiesnationwide. Please be advised the TCEL is only a history of how courseshave transferred to Clemson and does not represent a comprehensivelist of transferable coursework for any school.If there is a course that is not showing a Clemson equivalency on theTCEL, it will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions upon acceptance.Follow the curriculum outline in Clemson’s Undergraduate Catalog forthe degree that you plan to pursue, and take the equivalent courseslisted on the TCEL. For specific questions regarding your intended majorat Clemson University, speak with a faculty adviser by choosing from theAdvisers List by subject area located at clemson.edu/admissions/tcel.Generally, transfer credits are applicable toward degree requirements ifthe courses taken are: Earned at a school accredited by a regional accreditation association,such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Similar in description to the corresponding course at Clemson. Required or permitted as an elective in a student’s curriculum. Graded at least a “C” or better. Not a duplication of credits already earned.Note: No course taken at a non-baccalaureate degree institutionmay be used as an equivalent or substitute for any 300- or 400-levelClemson course.There are specific majors at Clemson that, due to grade point averagerequirements and/or enrollment limitations, are more competitive.Students interested in one of the majors listed below will need to selecta second choice of major when applying to allow more flexibility in thereview process.You’ll find tips, requirements and timelines about admission and acceptance at r-students.html.Below are a few guidelines to get you started on your transfer application to Clemson: Have your official college transcripts from each previous institution attended sent directly to Clemson University, Office ofUndergraduate Admissions, 105 Sikes Hall, 29634-5124. If you took college courses while in high school (dual-enrollment credit), be sure to send your official transcript from the institution(s)where you earned credit. Please provide a complete list of your educational history, naming each college or institution you have previously attended inchronological order. This should include each school in which you were previously enrolled, regardless of whether or not you expect toreceive credit for the courses or if you withdrew prior to receiving final grades. Be prepared to select different first and second choices of majors. Do not list the same major twice. Have your credit card or debit card readily available to pay the application fee online when you submit your application. Clemsonaccepts all major credit cards. Be sure to submit the application online only. Do not send in a printed version of the online form. If you do not receive an email confirmation within a week of submitting an online application, or if you have trouble completing theonline application, please call the Office of Admissions for assistance. PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.Apply early and contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions forcurrent admission requirements. The opportunity to change into one ofthese majors upon enrollment at Clemson cannot be guaranteed. Architecture Communication Construction Science and Management Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education General Engineering Health Science (available for Fall term only) Landscape Architecture Language and International Health Nursing (available for Fall term only) Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Performing Arts Secondary Education Special Education Sports CommunicationNEXT
Clemson by the numbers2020 ENROLLMENT2021 TRANSFER PROFILEPreliminary numbers as of August 1,606ENROLLED20,868UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS2020 FINANCIAL AID26,406TOTAL STUDENTS50MALE%82To improve your chance for admission, you should:Financial Aid1. Complete a year of college study — after high schoolgraduation — earning 30 semester hours or 45 quarterhours of transferable credit. Advanced Placement,International Baccalaureate and dual-enrollment creditmay not be used to count toward the 30 semesterhours (45 quarter hours) requirement.Note: Consideration for transfer with fewer than 30semester hours (45 quarter hours) is possible, but theapplicant must also submit high school transcript andtest scores (SAT or ACT). High school performancewill be reviewed first, and a strong high school GPA,class rank and standardized test score are necessary.College academic performance is also required andwill be reviewed in addition to high school information.Students must meet first-year admission requirements.2. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higheron a 4.0 scale — 3.0 preferred.3. Complete first-year-level courses in English, scienceand mathematics for your intended major at ClemsonUniversity.4. Be in good standing and eligible to return to theinstitution last attended.Financial aid is usually awarded based on need tosupplement the amount you and your parents cancontribute to your college expenses.%50FEMALE%STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPEOF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,INCLUDING STATE, FEDERALAND UNIVERSITY AWARDSAP/IB CREDITSInformation about AP, IB and transfer credits can be found coursetransfer-information.html.CLEMSON’S UNDERGRADUATE COURSE CATALOGcatalog.clemson.edu2020 UNDERGRADUATE GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITYMA:366NY:492PA:404VA:516CT:262brown250 students100-250 studentsgreenpurple50-99 students25-49 students PREVIOUSbluetanThe LIFE scholarship is valued at 5,000 per year.This is a renewable scholarship for residents of SouthCarolina who are enrolled full time. Awards are madeautomatically; no scholarship application is required.LIFE Eligibility Requirements forTransfer StudentsTo receive the LIFE scholarship,Questions aboutyou must meet all general eligibility financial aid?requirements. Eligibility for theContact a member ofour staff. Office hoursfirst year at Clemson is based onare 8 a.m. to 4:30your initial college enrollment andp.m., Monday throughthe cumulative GPA and hoursFriday. Visit finaid@earned (nonremedial) at yourclemson.edu or callprevious institution(s). This will864-656-2280.include both in-state and out-ofstate institutions. After your firstyear at Clemson, all the requirements for continuingstudents will apply. Performing Arts: An audition is required for students interested in pursuing music, theatre and audio engineering. For moreinformation, visit e/index.html.NJ:785MD:406Estimated Costs for 2021-2022SC:13,419FLA:378orangeLegislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE)ScholarshipsAdditional Program RequirementsNC:1,050GA:850Clemson offers financial aid in the following forms: Grants. Scholarships. Loans. Part-time employment.10-24 studentsless than 10 studentsLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.S.C. Resident Full Time (per year)Tuition and Fees*. 15,558Room and Board (approximate). 12,234Books and Supplies (approximate)**. 1,248Total. 29,040Other ExpensesEstimated personal/transportation. 5,056Estimated computer cost**. 1,886Nonresident Full Time (per year)Tuition and Fees*. 38,550Room and Board (approximate). 12,234Books and Supplies (approximate)**. 1,248Total. 52,032**All students are required to own a laptop computer. For details, go toclemson.edu/laptop.DEGREE PROGRAMS.*Assumes health and other mandatory fees (required for all full-time students) andaverage lab fees. Major enrichment fees apply to some majors and can range upto 2,500.All figures are for the 2021-2022 academic year and are subject to change.NEXT
Find your placeSee for yourself.Schedule a visit or go online for a variety of virtualengagement opportunities.clemson.edu/visit or call 864-656-4789Chat with admissions.Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.clemson.edu/admissions or call 864-656-2287Connect with a faculty member.Contact your department of interest directly atclemson.edu/degrees.Apply to Clemson.Find more information at clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate.Join the nUniv@clemsonuniv@clemsonuniversityClemson UniversityFor more information on all things Clemson, visitclemson.edu.IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES FOR TRANSFER STUDENTSTransfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they become complete. Admissions is closed when all classroom space has been committed.We will notify you by email when we receive your application and keep you updated on the status of your application while it’s under consideration.December 1Deadline to apply for Spring admission (January enrollment)December 15Deadline for official transcripts (except those for your current term) must be postmarked by this date.July 1Final deadline to apply for Fall admissionNote: Transfer students who wish to apply for Maymester or Summer Sessions should submit their application at least two weeks before classes begin.*All official documents (except those for your current term) must be postmarked by December 15. PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.
SPORTS 19 NCAA ATHLETIC TEAMS 500 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS 19 MEDIAN UNDERGRADUATE CLASS SIZE ACADEMICS REPORT GRADUATION RATE RETENTION RATE 2019 UNDERGRADUATE GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY 250 students 100-250 students 50-99 students 25-49 students 10-24 students fewer than 10 students 84% SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE FOR 2013 COHORT 93% RETENTION RATE .
