Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Have a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Have a master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Have a minimum of two years teaching experience or the equivalent
Three years of experience is recommended if you want to pursue a higher education position
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
Two recommendation forms
Recommendation forms are emailed directly to recommenders via the online application process
A letter of intent
The letter should communicate the applicant's purpose for seeking the doctorate, professional goals, and potential areas for research
The letter should be a maximum of two single-spaced pages in length
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores for international students
Participate in an on-campus or virtual interview (meritorious applications only)
If students do not have at least nine hours of graduate credit in their cognate area, then they may be required to take additional courses.
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)