About Admissions
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Clinton College admits students on a rolling basis, which means that applications are processed whenever all required materials are received, and students receive notification as soon as an admissions decision is made. Students seeking undergraduate admission to Clinton College should complete the application for undergraduate admission, which is available online at Apply to Clinton College | Pursue Your Future With Us or from the Office of Admissions. Our Admissions Policy in that it has curricula designed to offer educational opportunities to a wide range of students who show academic promise. Clinton College welcomes students of all races, creeds, and national origins. In order to be accepted for admission in Clinton College, a prospective applicant must have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate and have taken either the SAT or ACT (scores only matter in terms of scholarships, but are required to have been taken to be admitted). Clinton College does not discriminate in its admission of students on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship or other protected criteria.
Priority Deadline: Official Transcripts received by August 1st for the Fall and January 1st for the Spring. Submission of Application Inquiries and applications for admission should be made to the Office of Admissions, Clinton College, 1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730. You may also make inquiries online by visiting www.clintoncollege.edu Application Procedure for Freshman Admission Clinton College welcomes freshmen, whether you are a recent high school graduate or a person who has been working for a period of time after graduating from high school.
To apply for admission, please submit all of the following:
A completed application (To download online application, please visit www.clintoncollege.edu)
Copies of your SAT and/or ACT scores
An official high school transcript or GED score (minimum GPA of at least a 2.5) will be offered Unconditional Admission. Unconditional admission usually will be granted to applicants who, based on a holistic review of application materials, show strong potential for academic success in college-level work. Unconditionally Admitted students are considered as fully admitted students. The College may, at its discretion, grant conditional admission to applicants who do not clearly meet the requirements for unconditional admission but who demonstrate the potential to successfully complete degree requirements at Clinton College. Students admitted conditionally are required to attend the Summer Bridge Program, which is an academic enrichment program designed to give students a “jumpstart” on the academic career at the College. Any student offered conditional admission must pass all of the courses offered during the Summer Bridge.
Digital transcripts must be sent directly from home school or from an agency such as Parchment, Clearinghouse, or Scribbs.
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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
Shaun Lilly
Director of Admissions
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.