Please be sure to check with your program of interest to be sure you’ve supplied all the necessary materials as some programs request supplementary materials in addition to the items described below.
*Some programs might have different personal statement questions or different requests, so it is important to check in with your program to ensure a correct application.
The personal statement section will ask you to address the following:
Please articulate your career goals and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Clemson University in your chosen field of study.
You can upload a prepared statement of purpose directly into the application.
As you get started, check out this Personal Statement handout (PDF) from Clemson’s Center for Career and Professional Development.
Upload your resume/CV directly into the application.
Sample resumes and helpful tips:
Most programs require two or three recommendation letters.
On the application, you will be asked for:
Once submitted, an email will be sent to your respondent with directions informing them about the process to complete their online letter of recommendation.
To ensure your recommender(s) receive the email with a link and directions to complete their letter of recommendation, please inform each recommender that this email will be coming to them before you submit your application.
If your recommender prefers not to use the online form, you can download the form as a PDF and print it out for them.
Submission options are included on the form.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution whose scholastic rating is satisfactory to the University or an equivalent degree from instruction outside the U.S. is required for all graduate students.
If admitted, final official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the Clemson University Graduate Admissions office in a sealed envelope.
If the transcript does not note this information, official certificates or diplomas should accompany the transcripts.
Graduate Admissions will not accept faxed copies of transcripts as official. An opened envelope disqualifies a transcript as official.
Clemson University is committed to maintaining a safe environment for all members of our community.
All applicants must answer six questions on the application related to criminal and disciplinary charges.
You are required to provide an explanation for each instance where you answer “yes.” The statement will be used in the review process. The academic program you are applying to will not see these responses. These questions are reviewed by an Applicant Conduct Review Committee (separate from the academic review of your application).
For general information about the University’s values of integrity, honor and respect, see the Office of Community and Ethical Standards.
For more information regarding Graduate School Policy check out the Graduate School Policies and Procedures handbook.
View additional required tests for international applicants on the International Applicant Supporting Materials Page.
Faculty, staff and employees of Clemson University are subject to the same admissions requirements, approvals and academic regulations as all other applicants.
Find information on the Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
