Dual Education Program FAQ

It is an academic partnership between two colleges that allows students to complete degree requirements at both. Students enroll initially at one of the 16 participating colleges, follow a prescribed course of study (generally in a science or math-related field), and then transfer to Clemson to complete the remaining courses to earn a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.

Enroll in one of the participating schools, and work closely with the dual degree advisor at that school to complete the required Intent Form that is forwarded to CU. Then, follow your program requirements closely and contact the CECAS Transfer Coordinator, Karen Thompson, to ensure you are on track.

You should work very closely with your home institution advisor as well as the designated Clemson advisor to ensure that you are taking the correct courses in the proper sequence and time frame. The Clemson coordinator can help to ensure your courses will transfer and that you take courses to prepare you to enter Clemson and further progress in your intended Engineering major.

Familiarize yourself with the curriculum as it is laid out in your school’s catalog. Follow the courses carefully, making sure you meet all prerequisites and co-requisites. You will also need to become familiar with your intended CU engineering curriculum and work with your advisors at both schools to take the courses in the right order. CONSULT YOUR ADVISORS FREQUENTLY as courses and/or requirements may change.

You should take all courses that are required in our first-year student “General Engineering” curriculum before transferring and attempt to complete as many of the additional recommended courses as possible.

It depends on you. The years at an initial partner school must include a minimum of 60-92* semester credit hours. All basic requirements for the B.A. or B.S. at the partner school must be completed before transfer to Clemson, or you must have preapproved courses that can be completed at Clemson and reverse transferred for your degree at the initial school.

You greatly benefit from attending summer school at Clemson after your sophomore and junior years to take courses not available at your school that are foundational to your engineering program. If you start in math lower than Calculus I, it may take longer to complete the program. Math is the foundation of engineering and must be mastered in order to progress in a timely manner.

*Each school has its own set minimum number of credits. Please email Karen Thompson or contact the partner school for further information.

Yes, but there are certain challenges you may face. Each engineering major has varied course requirements in the curriculum; some are more commonly transferred than others. Depending on which engineering degree you are interested in and what partner college you are enrolled in there will be varying benefits or challenges to keep on track. You must meet all course prerequisites, just like any CU student.

Some of our smaller departments offer key courses on an alternating fall/spring schedule. These courses may or may not be offered in summer due to demand or budget considerations, so it may be required for you to take courses at both CU and your current school simultaneously to stay on track. Automotive Engineering will have a smaller capacity for the first few years of the major, requiring an additional application process, and therefore cannot be guaranteed.