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SETTING THE STANDARD

A special publication for high-achieving students.

RESEARCH. RIGOR. RIGOR.

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Greetings from Clemson University!You’re an outstanding student. That means you

have plenty of higher-education options — and

plenty to think about your senior year.

When considering colleges, we hope you’ll consider

the challenges and opportunities offered here

at Clemson, ranked No. 21 among top public

universities in the nation by U.S.News & World Report.

Clemson provides a rigorous learning environment

for students like you. But we also offer exceptional

quality of life alongside our strong academics, all

from one of the most gorgeous spots in the nation:

in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, on the

shores of Hartwell Lake.

I invite you to discover all the different ways that

Clemson caters to students like you — students

who not only push themselves to succeed, but

who are driven to achieve excellence in school, in

service and in the world at large. Learn more about

the unique ways Clemson students maintain life-

work balance. How they are happy and involved.

And why we enjoy one of the best freshman

retention rates in the nation — better than 91

percent!

Discover what’s waiting for you at Clemson, and

then plan to pursue some of the academic options

and financial aid offerings available exclusively to

high-achieving students like you.

Sincerely,

Robert S. Barkley

Director of Admissions

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Clemson invests in student success at every turn through a wide array of educational, pre-professional, research and service-learning programs, all designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, understanding and accomplishment.

Center for Career and Professional

Development

A variety of services and partnerships

with employers, faculty and staff are

designed to empower and employ

students, including providing access

to internships and for-pay cooperative

education opportunities.

clemson.edu/career

Co-op

The Cooperative Education Program provides an

opportunity for students to alternate semesters of

academic study with semesters of paid, career-related,

engaged-learning experiences to bridge the gap between

academic study and its application in professional

practice.

clemson.edu/coop

Study Abroad

Last year, more than 1,450

students enriched their

education by studying abroad.

Students in a variety of majors

have opportunities at the Archbold Center in Dominica;

the Daniel Center in Genoa, Italy; the Clemson

University Brussels Center in Belgium; and numerous

other locations around the globe.

clemson.edu/studyabroad

95%Percentage of seniors who have taken part

in an internship, a research project, study abroad or other student

engagement opportunity.

No.1Clemson’s career services program ranks first in the

nation, according to the 2016

Princeton Review.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Creative Inquiry

Creative Inquiry (CI) is a unique undergraduate research

program open to every Clemson student and every college

degree program. Team-based investigations are led by

a faculty mentor and provide the hands-on, real-world

experiences required to succeed in work and life. At

the end of a CI, it’s not uncommon for students to find

themselves traveling internationally or presenting their

findings at national conferences. In 2014-15, more than

4,170 students participated in 762 active projects.

clemson.edu/ci.

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THE HONORS DISTINCTIONNearly 1,500 of Clemson’s most

academically competitive students

call our Calhoun Honors College

home. The Honors College combines

the strengths of a public, land-grant

university with those of a highly

selective small college. Here’s a

snapshot of the 2015 freshman honors

class:

• 291 students

• 1440 average SAT

• 33 average ACT

• Top 2.77% average high school

class rank

clemson.edu/cuhonors

Get ahead. We honor those credits you’ve already earned.

Advanced Placement (AP) credit is awarded to students

earning grades of 3, 4 or 5 on the College Board

Examinations. Clemson University strongly endorses the

AP program and consistently ranks among top colleges

and universities in the nation in the number of students

reporting AP grades.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

is also recognized by Clemson. More than 147 IB

graduates who scored well on their higher-level exams

were awarded 1,447 hours of college credit in 2015.

clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transferring-credits.html

Stay ahead.At Clemson, we continue to make available opportunities to earn college credit

and gain valuable experience on an accelerated schedule.

EUREKA! Summer Research

EUREKA! (Experiences in Undergraduate Research, Exploration and Knowledge

Advancement) is a five-week opportunity available to incoming first-year honors

students.

Some of the benefits of EUREKA! include

• connecting with a family of academic mentors made up of a faculty adviser

and that adviser’s graduate students and associates,

• learning an advanced skill that will contribute toward reaching your academic

goals,

• an opportunity to stand out early for Rhodes, Goldwater, Fulbright and other

major scholarships and

• the chance to get a jump on making Clemson your new home!

Engineering Immersion

Summer Engineering Immersion is an opportunity for incoming science and

engineering majors to start securing credits for required general engineering courses.

Better yet, Engineering Immersion helps young learners figure out what they

want to do with their engineering degree and select their major. Then, it helps them

determine the best path for getting there. Other benefits of the program include

opportunities to network with industry professionals in an informal setting, to stay in

an engineering-centered Living-Learning Community (RiSE) during the summer and

to take part in social/extracurricular events just for science and engineering students.

For more information, contact Beth Stephan at bethste@clemson.edu or call

864-656-2541.

2015 Freshmen Receiving Advanced Placement Credit by Exam

Total Clemson hours awarded: 39,238

Total number of freshmen receiving AP credit (students earned a grade of 3, 4 or 5): 2,346

A typical Honors College freshman enters with approximately 25-30 credits, from AP, IB or dual enrollment programs.

HARD WORK PAYS OFF

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At Clemson, a student’s hard work is rewarded with ample opportunities to enjoy campus life. We call it the Clemson Experience, and it’s made up of a great location, countless options for student involvement and a supportive, diverse student body.

MORE THAN 400 STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Fraternities and sororities,

international groups, military

organizations, religious groups,

service clubs, sports teams, fitness

programs, performing arts and more.

SERVICE LEARNINGProfessors challenge students to

apply what they’ve learned in class

and improve the world around them

with hands-on experiences.

HAPPY STUDENTS SINCE 1889ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE MEMBERClemson boasts 19 NCAA athletic teams.

Admission to regular-season events

on campus from football to rowing is

included in University fees for full-time

students.

BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONWe’re less than an hour from

the Blue Ridge Mountains and

next door to the S.C. Botanical

Garden and Hartwell Lake. Outdoor

pursuits abound at Clemson.

ROAD TRIPWe are also less than a 30-minute

drive from Greenville, which Forbes has

recognized as one of America’s 10 best

downtowns. Even more metropolitan hubs

such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach

and Charleston are just a few hours’

drive, making them popular destinations

for weekend trips.

COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM (CAC) Nationally recognized for making

writing across all disciplines a

priority, Clemson uses CAC to provide

real-life challenges that require

students to think and communicate

effectively.

Find your fit at Clemson. Visit clemson.edu/campus-life.

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All of Clemson’s 21 residence halls and five apartment complexes are within a 10- to 15-minute walk to class. For an even more enriching residential experience, check out our 23 nationally recognized Living-Learning Communities — home to more than 1,500 students. Here, undergraduates with common academic interests and life experiences share residence hall space, staff, programming and resources dedicated specifically to them. clemson.edu/housing-dining

AT HOME IN HOLMES Our honors program also houses a nationally recognized

co-ed Living-Learning Community (LLC) for our students.

The benefits of the Honors LLC include:

• Events for students in the Honors Center, including

registration kick-offs, coffee breaks, pizza and

politics series, and much more

• Resident Assistant peer-advising hours

• Common exam study halls

• Mentoring from upperclassmen

• Endless coffee from the Keurig® Coffee Station in

the Honors Center kitchen

• Residents report they feel more connected,

respected and accepted by other members of the

Calhoun Honors College

LIVING ON CAMPUS

CORE CAMPUS The Honors College is a key part of the Core Campus building project at Clemson, with a new

Honors Center and residence hall scheduled to open in the fall of 2016! The new facility

will include office space for Honors, the National Scholars program and the Office of Major

Fellowships. It also has expanded space for classrooms, meeting rooms, study areas and a dining

center.

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Clemson has been lauded as a great return on investment and a

“best value” in public colleges. The Princeton Review ranks us No.

1 for Best Alumni Network, No. 19 for Best Internship Opportunities and

No. 25 among Universities that Pay You Back — Without Aid. Check

out our financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

clemson.edu/financial-aid

Financial Aid

Clemson offers financial aid in the forms of scholarships, grants,

loans and part-time employment opportunities. The Federal Pell

Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

(FSEOG) offer gift assistance based on financial need. Several

loan programs are available to assist students who meet particular

eligibility for financial need. Clemson also participates in the Federal

Work-Study Program. It is recommended that students with financial

need submit the FAFSA by March 1 to ensure consideration for all

Clemson need-based programs.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

Prestige and Honor

In 2015, Clemson had:

• Five National Science

Foundation Graduate

Research Fellows

• Four Goldwater

Scholars

• Three Gilman Scholars

• Two Fulbright Scholars

Clemson National ScholarsThe Clemson National Scholars Program provides a select number of freshmen with an extraordinary educational experience that includes

• a competitive four-year scholarship,

• summer study abroad,

• academic seminars that explore critical thinking and leadership, and

• ongoing enrichment opportunities throughout the year.

To be considered for National Scholars, you must complete applications for Clemson undergraduate admission and the Calhoun Honors College.

Academic Recruiting Scholarships

Academic recruiting scholarships are highly

competitive and awarded to entering freshmen on the

basis of their admission applications. No additional

paperwork is necessary to apply for academic merit

scholarships, but to receive priority consideration,

please submit your application for admission by

December 1 and complete it by December 31.

Intellectual and Professional Development Grants

Honors students may apply for a variety of support to

fund a wide range of opportunities Clemson offers to

serve and study around the world:

• Educational Enrichment Travel Grants

• Conference Travel Funds

• Departmental Honors Research Grants

• Duckenfield Scholars Program

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR 2015-2016

S.C. Resident Full Time (per year)Tuition and Fees* $13,882

Room and Board (approximate) $8,718

Books and Supplies (approximate) $1,308

Total $23,908

Nonresident Full Time (per year)Tuition and Fees* $32,800

Room and Board (approximate) $8,718

Books and Supplies (approximate) $1,308

Total $42,826

Other Expenses

Estimated personal/transportation ..........$3,522

Estimated computer cost** ...................$1,726* Assumes health and other mandatory fees (required for all full-

time students) and average lab fees.

** All students are required to own a laptop computer. For details, go to clemson.edu/laptop.

All figures are for the 2015-2016 academic year and are subject to change.

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After talking with people of many

different nationalities and hearing their

perspectives, I came home inspired to

contribute to the resources that support

the well being of my own Clemson

Family. I’m currently on the national

student advisory board for the “It’s On

Us” campaign, a movement started by

the White House, and had the opportunity

to speak with Vice President Biden when

he visited campus. I’m passionate about

leaving a legacy of positive change, even

if it’s just in one person’s life. That’s what

the Clemson Experience is all about.

I’m confident that my academic and

extracurricular involvements are preparing

me for graduate school and life beyond.

Whether I’m in the lab researching ways

to treat cancer, sitting in a literature

class discussing the Harry Potter series or

taking lessons on playing the carillon bells,

I’ve learned to embrace all that Clemson

has to offer. You’re only in college once.

Deciding where I would attend college came down to relationships.

I arrived at Clemson

as a graduate of South

Carolina’s Governor’s

School for Science and

Math, on academic

scholarship and as part

of the Calhoun Honors

College. The opportunity to

participate in the EUREKA!

program and build lifelong

connections with faculty

mentors and peers before

classes even began is what

drew me here.

Since move-in day, my

time at Clemson has been

filled with a wide range

of innovative learning

experiences on campus, across the

country and around the world.

Through collaboration with Professor

Delphine Dean and the Honors College

and lab, I’ve developed a glucometer for

use in developing countries, researched

the effects of radiating healthy tissues,

published a paper and presented at

three Biomedical Engineering Society

conferences.

Freshman year I was awarded an

educational enrichment travel grant,

which allowed me to teach English in

Bejing, China. Next, I traveled through

Europe to the Balkan region to learn

about global politics and public policy

as part of the Dixon global policy

scholars program. I then conducted

bioengineering research in Singapore and

visited Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.

Clemson also funded my travels to

London, Prague and Budapest for Model

UN conferences.

JOEY WILSON Bioengineering major

Global politics minor

Class of 2017

Apply today!First: Apply for freshman admission to Clemson University,

at clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate or through the

Coalition application. More information regarding the

Coalition can be found at coalitionforcollegeaccess.org. For priority consideration, submit your application by

December 1 and supporting materials by December 31.

Second: You will receive a Clemson ID number when

you apply for freshman admission. Once you have this,

you may submit your application to the Calhoun Honors

College. For priority consideration, submit your Honors

College application by December 8 and all supporting

materials by December 15. clemson.edu/cuhonors

APPLICATION TIMELINEFallRecommended time frame to submit at least one set of scores for the SAT or ACT if you haven’t already done so. Make sure to list Clemson to receive your scores. SAT code is 5111. ACT code is 3842.

December 1Apply for summer/fall admission by this date to ensure notification in mid-February. *

December 15Application deadline for spring admission (January enrollment). *

December 31Deadline for completion of application file to receive consideration for academic recruiting scholarships for summer/fall semester (must submit application by December 1).

Mid-FebruaryAdmissions decisions are mailed to students who applied by December 1; students who applied after December 1 may receive a decision at this time or shortly thereafter. *

March 1Deadline for freshmen to submit FAFSA for some need-based programs and for loans and grants, as well as test scores to be considered for scholarships.

May 1Final deadline to apply for summer/fall admission. *

*We will notify you by email when we receive your application and keep you updated on the status of your application while it’s under consideration.

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Schedule your visit.

Get on campus and get a tour

clemson.edu/visit or call 864-656-4789

Check the website for special, on-campus visitation events held throughout the year.

Talk with admissions.

Open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointment necessary.

clemson.edu/admissions or call 864-656-2287

Meet with a faculty member.

Contact the department directly.

Visit our dynamic degrees search engine at clemson.edu/degrees

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