FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

THE ADMISSION APPEAL PROCESS

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

What is the appeal process?
The admission appeal process is the means by which denied applicants for undergraduate admission to Clemson University may request a second review by a group of Clemson faculty members.

The appeal process is not the means by which a denied student should request consideration for admission for a future academic year (2011 and beyond). In that case, a new application must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

Who can appeal?
Any applicant denied undergraduate admission to Clemson University may submit an appeal.

Applicants who are invited to be on the wait list may not appeal that decision, as it is not a final decision on their application. If the student on the wait list is later denied admission, an appeal would then be considered.

Who reviews the appeals?
Appeals are reviewed by a committee within the University's Faculty Governance System which includes faculty members representing all five of the academic colleges. Members of the admissions staff are not on the committee. The Director of Admissions serves as chair of the committee, but does not vote in the appeal process. His role is to serve as the coordinator of committee activities.

What is required for the appeal?
The student should complete the appeal form, available online at https://www.applyweb.com/cgi-bin/app?s=CLEMAAF This appeal form is tied into the online application for admission that was previously submitted. Students who did not apply online should contact the Office of Admissions for additional instructions. Letters from parents and others will not initiate the appeal process.

What additional information can be provided to the Appeals Committee?
Updated transcripts, grade reports, or standardized test scores are encouraged. Letters of recommendation are considered, but applicants should show restraint in the number of letters submitted. Additional information must be submitted before the deadline to ensure a timely review. Faxed copies should be sent to 864-656-2464.

What about personal interviews?
In order to insure that all applicants receive equitable consideration, personal interviews with the committee are not permitted.

When does the information have to be submitted? How will I be notified of the committee's decision?
Appeals will be considered on the following schedule:

2010 APPEAL REVIEW CALENDAR

APPEAL FORM & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DEADLINE	DECISION MAILED
March 3, 2010	Week of March 15, 2010
March 31, 2010	Week of April 12, 2010
May 5, 2010	Week of May 17, 2010
June 2, 2010	Week of June 14, 2010
After June 2, 2010	As Soon as Possible

What is the basis for the committee's decision?
The committee's decision is academic in nature. They are interested in circumstances beyond the student's control and additional information not submitted or available at the time the student applied for admission. Life experiences that may have impacted the student's academic performance are also considered. Committee decisions may include specific requirements that the student must fulfill during their first semester and/or academic year.