Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Final transcript(s) for the B.A. sent by the applicant's undergraduate school(s), showing a minimum Grade Point Ratio (GPR) of 3.0 in history courses, and 2.5 in all courses during the last two undergraduate years.
Three letters of reference, preferably from undergraduate professors.
A sample term paper.
A personal statement addressing the applicant's background in history, intended areas of specialization, and reasons for applying.
A completed Graduate School application form.
Additionally, if the applicant has 1) a GPR of less than 3.0 in the history major for the B.A. degree and/or 2) a B.A. degree, including the major and minor, in subject(s) other than history, he or she shall take a minimum of four upper-level undergraduate history courses at Clemson or at another accredited university or college and receive a grade of ''B'' or higher in each course before admission to the program. The only exception to this requirement shall be persons who demonstrate that, as a part of their B.A. degree, they completed a minimum of four upper-level undergraduate history courses with a grade of ''B'' or higher. All exceptions to the requirements indicated in this paragraph above require the consent of the department's Graduate Committee.
TOEFL Internet-Based Test - 80 or higher
IELFTS - 6.5 or higher (minimum 6.0 in each sub score)