Applying to Clemson as a Veteran
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 throughout your academic journey. These comprehensive resources facilitate a smooth application and enrollment process and enrich the overall collegiate experience for veterans at Clemson.
Have you completed college-level courses at another institution?
If any college credit you have earned was completed prior to high school graduation, you will apply to Clemson as a first-year student. Accessing specific details regarding the application process can significantly ease your transition to civilian academic life.
Find essential information about deadlines, requirements and processes for applying to Clemson as a first-year student below.
APPLY AS A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT
Veteran Transfer Information
If you have completed college-level coursework at another institution after high school graduation, you will apply to Clemson as a transfer student.
Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they become complete, and admission is closed when all classroom space has been committed.
Veterans who have completed courses at another institution or while in service can improve their chances for admission to Clemson by completing the following steps.
- Complete 18 transferable credit hours of college study (after high school graduation).
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Complete freshman-level courses in English, science and mathematics for your intended major at Clemson.
- Remain in good standing and eligible to return to the institution you attended last.
To learn more about transferring credit to Clemson, please visit the Transfer Course Equivalency List. If your course does not appear in the list, then it will be evaluated by Admissions upon receipt of your application.
Clemson University does not automatically accept ACE or Military Training Credit, but there are ways to request an evaluation of these courses for potential transfer credit after enrollment. Discuss your options with your academic advisor and Enrolled Student Services.
Apply as a Transfer Student
Additional Resources for Veterans
Find required forms, VA Educational Benefits assistance programs and important information pertaining to your academic career at Clemson by visiting the registrar.
If you are relocating to South Carolina and utilizing the Veterans Choice Act, review the military residency requirements on the Student Financial Aid website.
Connect with fellow student veterans, facilitating a sense of community, shared experience, and other great resources at Clemson Military and Veteran Engagement.
Veteran Cross-Cultural Awareness Credit
If you were stationed or deployed outside the United States, you may be able to fulfill the General Education Cross-Cultural Awareness course requirement through the IS 1010 course. Consult with your academic advisor and/or the Office of Global Engagement about this option.
