Transfer admission is becoming increasingly more competitive. Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they become complete (all required documents are received). Admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed. You will be notified by email when we receive your application and if we need more information related to your application.
You are considered a transfer applicant if you have earned a high school diploma or equivalent credential and have attended a college or university in a full-time or part-time status during a regular semester.
Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are completed. Admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed. You will be notified by email when we receive your application and as needed while it’s under consideration.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 1 | Application opens for Spring term |
| December 1 | Deadline to apply for Spring admission (January enrollment) |
| February 1 | Application opens for Fall and Summer terms |
| July 1 | Deadline to apply for Fall admission |
Transfer students who wish to apply for Maymester or Summer Sessions should submit their application at least two weeks before classes begin.
The TCEL includes courses that have previously been transferred from other universities to Clemson.
Some majors at Clemson are more competitive due to grade point average requirements and space limitations. Students interested in one of the majors listed below will need to select a second choice of major on the application to allow more flexibility in the review process. Admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed.
Space-restricted majors include architecture (available for Fall semester only), communication, criminal justice, health science (available for Fall semester only), landscape architecture (available for Fall semester only), nursing (available for Fall semester only), accelerated second-degree nursing (available for Fall semester only; must apply by September 1), performing arts (audio), pre-business, psychology, RNBS completion track (offered fully online) and sports communication.
GPA-restricted majors include construction science and management (3.0 GPA required), early childhood education (2.75 GPA required), elementary education (2.75 GPA required), general engineering (2.7 GPA required), graphic communications (2.8 GPA required), secondary education (2.75 GPA required) and special education (2.75 GPA required).
Students interested in pursuing a degree in automotive engineering would enter Clemson as a general engineering major. Automotive engineering is only accepting students to begin classes in the Fall term. Interested students who have completed the general engineering core classes should complete an additional application between May 1 and July 28 to be considered for the limited-enrollment program. Transfer students will be notified if they are accepted into the automotive engineering program in the summer before Fall courses start.
Priority consideration is given to students who have completed and excelled in the appropriate science and math courses, which include general biology (BIOL 1030/1050 or BIOL 1100), anatomy and physiology I and II (BIOL 2220/2221 & BIOL 2230/2231), microbiology (MICR 2050/2051 or MICR 3050/3051), general chemistry (CH 1010/1011), and statistics (STAT 2300). Transfer students may use the Transfer Credit Equivalency List (TCEL) through the Clemson website to informally evaluate their own transfer credits. You can cross reference your courses to the nursing curriculum.
Must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed prior to the start of classes. For more information regarding admission requirements, curriculum plan and contact information, visit the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing website.
Allows registered nurses with an associate degree in nursing to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing (offered in a fully online format only). For more information regarding admission requirements, steps for admission and enrollment in RNBS track, program details and contact information, visit the RNBS program website.
Construction science and management majors should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and must have successfully completed English composition (ENGL 1030), physics I (PHYS 2070/PHYS 2090), and calculus I with physics (MATH 1060) or business calculus (MATH 1020) for review consideration.
An audition is required for students interested in pursuing music or theatre concentrations. For more information, visit the Department of Performing Arts website.
The pre-business program is for students planning to earn Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, economics, financial management, management and marketing. Prospective transfer applicants must have successfully completed English composition (ENGL 1030), Microeconomics (Econ 2110) or Macroeconomics (ECON 2120) and approved Math sequence (i.e., either MATH 1020/2070 or 1060/2070 or 1060/1080) for review consideration. Transfer students may use the Transfer Credit Equivalency List (TCEL) to informally evaluate their own transfer credits. You can cross-reference your courses to the pre-business curriculum.
The Office of Admissions accepts official, secure transcripts via three methods of delivery.
Transfer applicants with less than 30 credits (post-high school) may still be considered, but they must also submit high school transcript and test scores (SAT or ACT). High school performance is reviewed first, and a strong high school GPA, class rank and standardized test score are necessary. College academic performance is also required and will be reviewed.
*This consideration is only for transfer applicants who have completed less than 30 hours of college coursework.
What do you enjoy most? We want to hear about your favorite activities and how you dedicate yourself to growing in your performance, leadership and service.
Not every student has access to the same resources, so each applicant is considered based on how they take advantage of the opportunities they have through their school and community.
Let us know about the circumstances that have shaped you academically and personally.
At Clemson, we recognize that our differences make us stronger. Upload an optional personal statement with your application to let us know if there are specific circumstances that we should consider in the admissions process.
We will keep you updated on the status of your application via email, but you can always find the most up-to-date information by visiting your Clemson admissions portal. When you are accessing the Clemson admissions portal for the first time, please reference your email for log-in instructions.
Please allow seven to 10 business days for the receipt of transcripts, test scores and other credentials to be added to your application file.
All transfer applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
To change your major, edit your personal information, change your application term or withdraw your application, please visit your Clemson admissions portal.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available in December. The amount of need-related aid for which you are eligible is determined by the information you supply annually on the FAFSA. To be considered for need-based scholarships, applicants must also submit the FAFSA to the federal processor by March 1.
Admitted transfers for Fall have until the deposit deadline in their admission letter to choose whether or not to attend Clemson University. Students admitted to Fall may opt in to the Summer term if they choose.
Students admitted to the Spring semester will enroll at Clemson in January.
Students who receive this decision must select a different major to be admitted to Clemson.
We encourage students who receive this decision to take additional college coursework to achieve the 30-hour requirement and reapply for transfer admission.
