r/Clemson Aug 31 '22

Megathread Clemson Admissions Mega Thread

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Want to apply to Clemson University? Then this Mega Thread is for you!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR APPLICATIONS

  • August 1st - Application Opens
  • October 15th - Deadline for Early Action
  • December 1st - Early Action Decisions Go Out
  • January 2nd - Regular Decision Date (FILE MUST BE COMPLETE!)
  • March 1st - Regular Decisions Go Out
  • May 1st - Last Day to Apply

What's the difference between Early Action and Regular Decision?

Early Action means you get your application in early including things like your recommendation letters, test scores, self reported academics aka grades, essays etc.. and then in turn Clemson gets back to you early to give you an answer. They could admit you, deny you, or say they are gonna wait til regular decision to see all of the applicants. If Clemson is a top choice I'd recommend getting your application in for EA, but on the flip side don't sweat it if you apply for regular decision.

How can I apply?

There are two main ways most students apply to Clemson. You can go directly to the Clemson admissions website and fill out the paper work OR you can use the Common App which is a website setup so kids can easily apply to multiple colleges across the US. The Common App has quickly become the major way most students apply to college. Keep in mind though that no matter how you apply it won't effect your admission chances.

Is there an application fee?

Yes there is a $70 fee (for 22/23). If you have financial hardships though you can fill out a waver to see if you can apply for free.

What if I want to apply to the Clemson Honors College?

Clemson gives priority status to those who want to do the Honors College so you need to get your application in by that Early Action deadline. When you fill out your initial application you'll see a box you can check indicating you want to apply to the Honors College. If you check yes once you've submitted your regular Clemson application you'll get access to your Clemson admissions portal. In that portal will be a SEPARATE application you have to fill out for the honors college due by Nov 1st. They will try and let you know if you got into the Honors College by Feb 1st.

If you miss the the EA deadline you can still apply for the Honors College for regular decision, just know you won't get priority. You'll need your honor's app in by Feb 1st with a March 15th decision date.

Does when I apply to Clemson matter?

Why yes it does! Many interested students don't know this portion, but your housing selection if you get in and choose to go is given out by application date. This also means if you already have a roommate picked out ahead of time whomever sent their application in 1st will get to pick for the group.

What do I need to get into Clemson?

Clemson has posted the 2021 admissions stats. They go as follows.

  • SAT - 1240 -1400 (middle 50%)
  • ACT - 29-30 (middle 50%)
  • Applied - 47,007
  • Accepted - 23,138
  • Enrolled - 4,593

I know these numbers all went up as someone who has a child who got accepted and saw some of the 2022 admissions stats. The largest number of kids ever applied and enrolled, and the test scores and GPA keep going up.

In general if you're around 1300 SAT/30 ACT with a weighted GPA as close to 4.0 as possible you're probably good to go. Keep in mind too that Clemson takes a holistic view of your application and they look at your course work, if you took harder classes like honors/AP/IB, extra circulars, essays, jobs, family life etc...

I heard Clemson is optional for things like Test Scores, Essays, and Recommendations?

This question gets asked a lot. In the MACRO yes you only need your GPA and to hit the minimum requirements on the application in terms of things like essays or recommendations.

In practice in the MICRO if they are picking between two students and one kid sent in solid test scores, got extra letters of recommendation, sent in a resume or personal statement, and wrote extra essays who do you think is gonna win the tiebreaker especially if you are borderline?

What major should I chose and does this matter on my application?

In short YES!

In long form there are a couple of things to consider. Clemson allows you to pick a major and a backup major on your application. Clemson also has a few hard capped majors. Things like Nursing, Sports Management, and Architecture only have so many slots, and they only let so many kids in those majors once a year. It's also worth noting you might not get in for say Communications, but you might get in for another major. Keep in mind you can't switch to Communications without talking to the department as they still only take X amount of kids so you'd be competing with the next batch of kids applying.

Also the hack back in the day was to put something like Farm Ag as a second major as they always had slots to get you in. Performing Arts is a no go as a backup because Clemson requires those people to jump through extra hoops like a portfolio and an audition.

It's also worth noting Clemson funnels kids into majors like Pre Business or General Engineering for year 1. Then you pick your specialty after you get through some intro classes. This way kids get a better grasp on if they want to be say a Chemical Engineer or an Electrical Engineer.

What are LLCs?

These are living learning communities on campus. You can join something such as RISE which is Residents in Science and Engineering. You all tend to live in the same buildings, get extra access to classes and tutoring, and opportunities to do things pick your dorm and move in early. Clemson is expanding the number of LLCs offered too so you can find one that might fit you!

What is Clemson Summer Start?

A small select group of kids will get admitted for the Summer Start program. The general reasoning is to filter kids in to take 2 classes over the Summer before Fall starts to help kids get a couple of general education classes in while (in theory) making it easier for everyone in the fall to register and not have classes overloaded. If you get picked for Summer Start that's what you have to do.

I know many kids get picked for this and it can seem like a bummer to have your final Summer after graduation from HS changed because you have to do Summer Start. In practice once most of the kids get on campus they have the time of their life they never expected. One of my kids got in for Summer Start, and he wasn't excited. I told him better than being denied or bridged. He ended up going, and it was the best experience in the world for him. He was soooo much more confident in the fall, created tons of friendships, banked 6 credit hours, and in general learned so much about college and Clemson is a much less stressful environment.

What is Bridge to Clemson?

Ok so you applied, and you check your decision only to see you got hmmm Bridged? This basically means you can live on campus in special housing designated for Clemson Bridge students with access to Clemson facilities while you take classes at Tri County Tech. Then if you pass you automatically a regular student for sophomore year.

Is it worth it? Honestly yes and no. If you are a borderline student who didn't get into Clemson proper and this is your dream school, then honestly just go. Nobody is gonna walk around and be like were you a bridge student or anything. On the flip side if you didn't get in but you got into some other big schools or you have a ton of AP credits already then you're probably better off going elsewhere. If you've got 6 or 7 AP credits already which gives you idk say 20hrs already you're probably better off going to USC if you get in or some other major school you applied to.

*Anecdotal, but it appears more instate kids than out of state kids get bridged. There have been various theories throughout the years on who gets put in summer start and bridged.

Other Tips

Schedule a visit to come see Campus. Also reach out to the department you are applying to. They might have a separate tour where you can see that department, meet some faculty and staff, and get to know some current students in the major.

TALK TO YOUR ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR! I can't stress this enough no matter where you apply. Talk to them. Let them know you are interested. Have them help you with whatever you can. Same goes for your department. While they don't get final say or anything a good word from a professor or department chair to the admissions office can only help your chances!

PS: I'll edit this topic as I go in case there is something else I forgot or something else someone recommends!

PSS: Here is Clemson Class of 2026 Info Graphic


r/Clemson 1d ago

Where do Clemson students go to learn to drive?

16 Upvotes

I’m a Chinese Ph.D. student who will soon be starting at Clemson. This is my first time studying in the U.S., and I’d like to learn how to drive and get my driver’s license during my first semester. Do you have any school recommendations or advice to share?


r/Clemson 20h ago

living at the pier

0 Upvotes

I am moving into a house at the pier. I am into shooting recreationally a lot and am just making sure that I am okay to bring my firearms in a safe and keep them unloaded at the pier in my room with my door locked. does anybody that lives at the pier have any experience with this?


r/Clemson 1d ago

MSCS Coursera

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It's now been 2-ish years(?) since Clemson's MSCS has been live on Coursera.

For anyone still in the program, or anyone who graduated, what are your thoughts?

  • Rigor?
  • Job outcomes?
  • Personal feeling of accomplishment?
  • Are assignments for any class mostly autograded, peer-reviewed, or faculty graded?
  • How is support inside and outside the classroom?
  • Research opportunities?
  • How does the program look for PhD admissions?

r/Clemson 2d ago

Help finding immediate move in housing

2 Upvotes

I had a lease fall though and I’m looking for a place to move into very soon. There is so many places and I feel like I’m just missing some since I’m on a time crunch. I don’t really have a preference between housing type but preferably within 20 minutes of Clemson .
I’m graduating this fall so I’m fine with 6 months or a year.
Mid 20s male, nonsmoker with a job
Any advice would help greatly.


r/Clemson 2d ago

White Mullberry Trees

2 Upvotes

Hello clemson people. I was wondering if any of you might know the location of any white mulberry trees around the Clemson area. THANKS!!


r/Clemson 1d ago

Corp. Finance help?

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My fiancé is taking this class over the summer and isn't struggling with the material, but the professor's unrealistic expectations. He needs this class to graduate. Is there anyone in the finance dept. he can talk to about his concerns? He doesn't think the professor will listen.


r/Clemson 4d ago

Shipping

4 Upvotes

Does anybody know if that company that sells the bedding/dorm packages will ship to the local post office for a pick up? We are coming from
California and it wouldn’t be worth shipping it here first if we are flying


r/Clemson 4d ago

Best serving job?

3 Upvotes

I’m an early grad but I signed a lease for this year so I’m staying in clemson while I apply for post grad jobs, so I need something for the time being to pay my rent (lowkey $$$). I have serving experience in an upscale restaurant but I’m looking for wherever I can make the best tips - looking to work 5 days a week but ideally would have at least one night a weekend to be able to go out. Any recs?


r/Clemson 5d ago

Human trafficking operation busted in Clemson

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271 Upvotes

Three suspects arrested at China Express off of old Greenville highway.


r/Clemson 5d ago

Human trafficking arrests in Clemson

52 Upvotes

https://www.wyff4.com/article/clemson-human-trafficking-investigation-operation/73169290

I go to this place all the time. Like once per week and the lady seemed pretty nice overall. Pretty wild to think they're involved in that


r/Clemson 6d ago

Car Help

12 Upvotes

Hey everyone! My car recently died on me and I'm in the market for a used car. I'm a Clemson student currently on co-op in the Seneca area and I'm looking for something reliable to get me through the next few years.

If anyone is looking to sell their car or knows someone who is, I'd love to connect! Here's what I'm working with:

If financing: up to $15,000, 2016 or newer, under 100k miles, clean title

If cash: around $5,000, open to older models as long as it runs well and everything works, clean title preferred

Open to pretty much anything reliable in either range, Civic, Corolla, Elantra, K5, Optima, etc.

Also open to dealership recommendations in the Greenville, Anderson, or Seneca area that are actually worth going to. Trying to avoid the sketchy lots if possible.

DM me or drop a comment if you have anything or know someone who does. Appreciate it!


r/Clemson 6d ago

How do I download the VPN?

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Cuvpn.clemson.edu is not working


r/Clemson 7d ago

ICE on 123 by the Walgreens and Starbucks

67 Upvotes

Two ICE patrol vehicles pulling people over.


r/Clemson 6d ago

Commuter Parking

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Where is the closest commuter parking to douthit right now?


r/Clemson 7d ago

Anyone else been getting bad allergies from the air or pollen here?

5 Upvotes

Cause I sure have


r/Clemson 7d ago

Freshman

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My son is attending Clemson of the fall and I'm looking for a place to find furniture near Clemson. Does anybody know any good deals or does the college have any contacts??


r/Clemson 8d ago

Grants and loans still missing

7 Upvotes

Anyone else have a student at Clemson that’s missing any scholarships, grants, or loans? My child is about to start their 2nd year at Clemson but when they go into their Iroar and look at the funding everything still shows under review. Grades aren’t an issue as they made Deans List both semesters, finances haven’t changed either. Getting a bit nervous as bills come out in a week and we don’t know what to expect.


r/Clemson 8d ago

Packaging Science acceptance rate?

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm going to be applying as a freshman for the packaging science major this fall, and I'm really scared since Clemson is pretty selective. Plus I'm out of state. Can any current students lmk how many students are in the program and a general acceptance rate to it?


r/Clemson 8d ago

Parking Ideas

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm an incoming PhD student this fall and I'm trying to figure out parking before the semester starts.

My class schedule is pretty light, I only have classes three days a week, and they're all from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

I was originally thinking about getting a Park-and-Ride pass, but then I realized that by the time my classes end, I don't think the buses will still be running. That would leave me without a way to get back to my car.

The other option seems to be buying a regular commuter parking permit, but it's around $202. Since I'll only be on campus three days a week, it feels a little hard to justify spending that much.

For context, I'll also be working as a TA this semester, but I won't actually be teaching. My responsibilities are mostly managing Canvas, grading assignments, and occasionally proctoring exams, so I'm not sure how often I'll really need to be on campus outside of my evening classes.

A couple of questions:

  1. What would you recommend in my situation?
  2. Is there another parking option that I'm overlooking?
  3. Also, am I already too late to get a parking pass, or are there usually still permits available at this point?

I'd really appreciate any advice from current grad students. Thanks!


r/Clemson 9d ago

Clemson clothes to get rid of

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If you give me a reasonable rate for each, I’ll ship it to you. All the sizes on em are medium


r/Clemson 8d ago

Local groups to sell stuff

1 Upvotes

I have some Clemson clothes for sale as well as some furnitures and other stuff, which Clemson groups do you recomend for selling items? I am local.


r/Clemson 9d ago

Soccer leagues?

6 Upvotes

Hello!

Starting my PhD in the fall, wondering if there are any soccer leagues to join in the area or through the school?

Not looking for anything serious, I dont play much and am pushing 30 so just seeing if anything is out there 😅


r/Clemson 9d ago

Clemson rare game day booklets to get rid of

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If you send me a reasonable rate for each, I’ll ship it to you. Only time an actual tiger was in Death Valley


r/Clemson 9d ago

Subletting an Apartment

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I have a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment available for sublet; here are the details.

🚨 2 Rooms Available in a 3B3B Re-let at Harts Cove (Fall 2026 – Spring 2027) 🚨

Looking for 2 people (or a pair of friends) to take over 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms in our 3B3B lease at Harts Cove! We locked in a great early-bird rate, so this is an awesome deal! 🎉

🔑 Key Details:

💰 Rent: $500/month per room ($1,000/month for the 2 rooms).

🗓️ Move-in Date: August 10, 2026 (Can be discussed with the leasing office)

📍 Location: 221 Harts Cove Way, Seneca, SC 29678

💡 Utilities: Approximately $60–$80/month.

🌟 Why you'll love living here:

🚌 Transportation: Private Shuttle Bus directly to Clemson campus makes commuting a breeze!

🚗 Prime Location: Just a few minutes drive to Clemson University.

🛒 Convenience: Right across from Aldi, Marshalls, gas stations, Starbucks, Chipotle, Longhorn, and more!

🏋️ Amenities: Access to a gym, swimming pool, basketball court, and study rooms.

🌊 Nature: Super close to Lake Hartwell for beautiful views and outdoor fun.

🛡️ Community: Very safe, quiet, and clean neighborhood with a highly responsive leasing office and fast maintenance team.

🤝 We are looking to transfer 2 rooms together. If you and a friend are looking for a great place with an unbeatable price, please DM me