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Serving others, discovering cures, designing solutions — each Clemson student pursues a unique goal, but none of them seek success alone. We are looking for the next team of Tigers — students with great aspirations, strong work ethic and persistent spirit. If your dream is bigger than yourself, take your next step at Clemson.
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Your path to Clemson began when you discovered the cause, subject, activity or person that motivated you to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Find the information you need to apply to Clemson based on where you are now.
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First-Year Students
You will apply to Clemson as a first-year student if you are a student without college credit or if you earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit, AP/IB credit) and you are a citizen of the United States.
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Transfer Students
You will apply to Clemson as a transfer student if you have attended a regionally accredited college after high school graduation. If your only college coursework was taken while in high school prior to graduation, apply as a first-year student.
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International Undergraduate Students
You will apply to Clemson as an international undergraduate student if you are not a resident of the United States, and you are seeking a bachelor’s degree.
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Graduate Students
You will apply to Clemson as a graduate student if you have an undergraduate or master’s degree from an accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from an institution outside the U.S. and you are seeking a master's or Ph.D.
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Veterans
You are a veteran if you have served our nation in the United States armed forces. We appreciate your service and offer a variety of programs to assist you, both in the application process and throughout your time at Clemson.
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Non-Degree-Seeking and Transient Students
If you are interested in taking a class at Clemson, but not attaining a degree, you will apply as a non-degree-seeking student. If you attend another university but would like to take summer classes at Clemson, you will apply as a transient student.
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Former Students Returning
If you are a former degree-seeking student or you are seeking a second bachelor’s degree, you will need to apply for re-entry.
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Counselors
We provide information to help counselors assist their high school students in learning about all Clemson has to offer and how to apply as a first-year student.
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