Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Have completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a recognized international university with a bachelor's degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelors.
Have completed a master's degree with a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Have a minimum of three years teaching experience or the equivalent
Submit an online Graduate School application which requires:
Unofficial transcripts – (official transcript(s) will be required if you are accepted into the program.)
A current resume
Three recommendation forms
Recommendation forms are emailed directly to recommenders via the online application process
A sample of professional writing
A letter of intent communicating the following:
professional goals
teaching philosophy
research interests
purpose for seeking the doctorate degree
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students
Participate in an on-campus or virtual interview (meritorious applications only)
Applicants to graduate programs at Clemson University must hold a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree from an institution whose scholastic rating is satisfactory to the University. If you are uncertain whether an institution that awarded your degree is a qualifying institution, contact your program's coordinator.
GRE- Requirement varies by department. Official scores must be received directly from Educational Testing Service. Clemson's institution code is 5111. GRE scores are valid for five years. If you're a current Clemson University student, be sure to choose Clemson as a designated score recipient as well as your attending institution.
GMAT- Requirement varies by department. GMAT scores are valid for five years.
MAT- Can be taken in lieu of GRE for some College of Education programs (check your program's website to confirm). Clemson's institution code is 1707. MAT scores are valid for five years.
TOEFL iBT (international students) - (80 or higher)
Duolingo English Test (international students) - (115 or higher)
IELTS (international students) - (6.5 or higher)
PTE Academic (international students) - (54 or higher)