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Clemson Application Coalition Application Common ApplicationYou are considered a first-year applicant if you are currently enrolled in high school or have not enrolled in or earned credit at another college or university following high school graduation.
Application Schedule and Deadlines
Fall and Summer Semester Enrollment
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 1 | Application opens |
| October 15 | Early Action application submission deadline |
| November 1 | Early Action required materials submission deadline |
| Mid-December | Early Action decisions released |
| January 1 | Regular Decision application submission deadline |
| January 10 | Regular Decision required materials submission deadline |
| Mid-February | Regular Decision decisions released |
| May 1 | Final date to apply |
Spring Semester Enrollment
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 1 | Application submitted and file complete |
October 15 is the deadline to submit your application for Early Action consideration. November 1 is the last date to submit any outstanding items listed on your checklist in your Clemson admissions portal and to switch your preference on having SAT/ACT scores considered in the admissions review for Early Action.
January 1 is the deadline to submit your application for Regular Decision and scholarship consideration. January 10 is the last date to submit any outstanding items listed on your checklist in your Clemson admissions portal and to switch your preference on having SAT/ACT scores considered in the admissions review for Regular Decision, and for scholarship consideration.
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Submit your application through the Clemson Application , Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir or the Common Application . No preference is given to any application in the admission review process.
There is a nonrefundable $70 application fee. Clemson accepts all major credit cards. If you cannot afford to pay the application fee, please fill out the financial sections of the application completely. This information will determine if you meet the level of need we can approve by policy for a fee waiver. If you have other hardships concerning the application fee, please reach out to the counselor for your state .
Clemson is test optional.
Clemson only accepts official test scores sent by the testing agency. Clemson superscores both the SAT and ACT.
- Clemson’s institutional code for the SAT is 5111.
- Clemson’s institutional code for the ACT is 3842.
Clemson University requires first-year applicants to self-report their high school transcripts. The Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) is an applicant-completed list of courses and corresponding grades that replaces the high school transcripts used by the Office of Admissions during the application review process. Complete your Clemson STARS before applying or access it via your Clemson admissions portal.
Students who are admitted to Clemson will be required to send official transcripts prior to enrollment.
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Here’s What You Need To Do After Submitting Your Application
We will provide updates on the status of your application via email, but you can also view your application status and updates 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.
Submit Your Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System(STARS)
Clemson University requires first-year applicants to self-report their high school transcripts. Students who are admitted to Clemson will be required to send official transcripts prior to enrollment. After submitting your application, a link to the STARS system will be available in your Admissions Portal.
Learn more about how to complete your Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
Submit Standardized Test Scores (Optional)
Clemson has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not required to submit a standardized test score to be considered for admission to Clemson. Learn more about how we evaluate test scores.
Upload Additional Information (Optional)
After submitting the application, students can upload supplemental materials such as personal statements, letters of recommendation and resumes in their Clemson admissions portal . Clemson does not require any of these additional materials for admission.
Complete the FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available in the fall. 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 January 1.
Explore Financial Aid Options
There is no separate application process for the majority of scholarships and aid at Clemson. Students who want to be considered for scholarships must apply for admission by January 1 and complete their application file by January 10.
Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for additional information. Students will receive an email notification about their financial aid award package in the spring. If additional aid is needed, there are federal and private loan options or a Tuition Payment Plan available.
Need To Edit Your Application?
If you need to change your major, edit your personal information, change your application term or withdraw your application, please visit your Clemson admissions portal .
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Fall Admit
Admitted first-years for Fall have until May 1 to choose whether or not to enroll. Students admitted to Fall may opt in to the Summer term if they choose.
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Some students are admitted to the Summer term. Students offered this decision type have the option to enroll through one of the following pathways:
- Summer Start
- Global Start
- PEER & WISE
Students have until May 1 to choose whether or not to enroll.
Bridge to Clemson
Students admitted to the Bridge to Clemson program will begin their Clemson experience by taking courses at Tri-County Technical College for their first year.
January Admit
Students admitted to the Spring semester will enroll at Clemson in January. Students may choose to take courses at another institution during the Fall semester and enroll as a transfer student. If students do not take courses during the Fall semester, they will enroll as a first-year student.
Waitlist
A limited number of students will be offered a place on Clemson’s waitlist. Students should carefully review their decision letter for information on how to express interest in the waitlist.
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We encourage students who receive this decision to review our transfer admission guidelines and consider transferring to Clemson in the future.
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