Congratulations! If you are reading this page, graduation is in your future. This is one of the most exciting times in your life but it can also be a bit hectic given the number of forms and looming deadlines. The links below will help you plan ahead so you can reduce your stress and make the most out of this special time.
Graduate School - Graduation Deadline Information
This page offers a list of steps that must be completed before graduation along with specific deadlines, information on campus offices that are involved with each step, and a checklist of graduate school procedures. This information is very useful, please read it carefully.
Graduate School - Forms for Graduating Students
You will find fillable PDF versions of forms that must be completed before graduation. It is a student's responsibility to make sure that his/her graduation forms are completed. For questions, please contact automotive@clemson.edu.
OPT Application Instructions for International Students
These OPT instructions are for international students who plan to graduate. Ideally, your materials will be in 60 days before graduation.
E-mail is preferred but if you would rather use the mail, please send it to
Office of International Services
E-301 Martin Hall
Box 345714
Clemson, SC 29634-5714
After your OPT application documents have been processed, the international office will issue a new I-20 with OPT recommendation on the third page. With this, you will submit the necessary paperwork and payment to USCIS.
If there are questions about this process, please contact IS@clemson.edu.
Graduation Items
The Clemson University Barnes and Noble Bookstore has information for those who plan to attend graduation and need to purchase a cap and gown (M.S. graduates) or rent (Ph.D. students) a gown and hood.
Department of Automotive Engineering Graduation Survey
All graduating students will be contacted and asked to complete the graduation survey. The information gathered through the survey allows us to compile statistics about the program and stay in touch when you become alumni.
As they near graduation, you will also receive information on other check-out procedures required by the department. These will be sent via e-mail from the graduate student services coordinator.