About Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Clinton College. You may apply for admission by clicking here.
Once you complete the application for admission to Clinton College, you are able to check the status of your application by going to the Student Services Portal and entering the user ID and password that is emailed to you once you have completed the application.
The college has an Open Admissions Policy and does not require the SAT or ACT scores as an admissions requirement, making Clinton one of the easiest colleges to get into in South Carolina. Unofficial transcripts are accepted and will grant contingent admission. Official transcripts are required for full admittance to the college.
Digital transcripts must be sent directly from home school or from an agency such as Parchment, Clearinghouse, or Scribbs.
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Explore the Beauty of Our Campus with a Guided Tour
Discover the charm of Clinton College by scheduling a personalized tour! We invite new and prospective students to join us on a journey through our intimate campus, where opportunities for growth and success await.
In addition to meeting with an Admissions staff, our dedicated guides will walk you through key academic, residential, and recreational areas, giving you a firsthand experience of what life at Clinton College is all about.
Ready to take the first step towards your future? Click HERE to schedule.
Group tours are available upon request. Please submit requests at least 2 weeks in advance by emailing Shaun Lilly at slilly@clintoncollege.edu.
* Attendance excuses available upon request
Meet Your Admissions Team
Clifford Smith
AVP of Student Success
Shaun Lilly
Admissions Counselor
Jordan James
Admissions Recruiter
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Freshmen
Please complete the following requirements to be fully admitted into the college:
- Complete Online Application: Select Bear Application
- High school transcript showing diploma or GED
- If you have completed college courses, please submit previous transcripts via email to admissions@clintoncollege.edu or submit a sealed, official transcript to the address below.
Mail To: Office of Admissions
Transfer and Readmission
You must complete the following requirements to be fully admitted into the college:
- Complete Online Application: Select Global Application
- If you have completed less than 30 credit hours, submit your final 0fficial high school transcript or GED certificate.
- Send all transcripts from previous colleges or universities via email to admissions@clintoncollege.edu or submit a sealed, official transcript to the address below.
Mail To: Office of Admissions
The following additional requirements must be completed prior to your arrival to campus:
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA)
- Submit copies of parent’s and student’s income tax transcript
- Students who seek accommodation for disabilities should complete and submit the following form: Disabilities Accommodation Form (PDF)
- Contact the Office of Admissions to schedule placement testing. A practice test can be found here: ACT Practice Test
- Keep track of your application process: Download Transfer and Readmission Checklist (PDF)
International Students
First-Year International Admission Requirements
To apply, applicants must submit ALL documents before their application is considered complete and ready for review.
Required Application Documents:
- An online application
- Official Transcripts (Graduate of a Foreign/Non-U.S. High School): Applicants who attended high schools outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated via World Education Services.
- Official Transcripts (Graduate of a U.S. High School): Applicants who have attended high school in the United States must submit official copies of their high school transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly from the applicant’s high school through a secure online service (Parchment, Naviance, National Student Clearinghouse, eScript, etc.) or via mail in a sealed envelope to:
Mail To: Office of Admissions
- Certificate of Finance: Applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to pay for tuition costs and living expenses for at least 1 year at Clinton College. Applicants living off-campus will need to provide their monthly rental amounts. To meet this requirement, applicants must submit a bank statement, certificate of deposit, scholarship award letter, or a combination of the three. **An Affidavit of Support needs to be attached to any statement that is not in the applicant’s name. Please note that both the Affidavit of Support and any necessary financial statements must be translated into English.**
- Copy of Passport ID Page: A clear photocopy of your passport should be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions at admissions@clintoncollege.edu.
Clinton College does not offer financial aid for international students. I-20 form (Certificate of Eligibility is not issued until the applicant has been accepted by the Office of Admissions and submitted a financial statement indicating how fees will be paid while attending Clinton College.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security rules governing non-immigrant “F-1” foreign students require that all persons in this category pursue a full course of study. This means that students must register for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours. Any modification of this requirement that results in a course load of less than this minimum must be authorized by the Registrar. Failure to observe these requirements will cause students to be ineligible to receive the I-20 form to support their non-immigrant status.
Prior to admission, all international students must furnish a copy of his/her background record even if a criminal history does not exist.
All students are welcomed without regard to race, religion, creed, handicap, nationality, or ethnic origin.
For questions email Clifford Smith- csmith@clintoncollege.edu.