Change of Major

The College of Education accepts change-of-major students in both the fall and spring semesters. Current Clemson students interested in changing their major to an education major must meet specific criteria to be eligible.

For the Human Capital Education and Development program

• Students must have a minimum 2.4 cumulative Clemson GPA
• Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Clemson.
• Students must meet with a CoE academic advisor for a major exploration meeting.

For all Teacher Certification programs

• Students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative Clemson GPA.
• Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at Clemson.
• Students must meet with a CoE academic advisor for a major exploration meeting.
• Some competitive entry majors require an application.

To discuss your interests with an academic advisor, please use CU Navigate to schedule a major exploration advising meeting.

Competitive Entry majors within the College of Education: Admission into the following majors is limited and competitive and an application with essay is required:

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Special Education

To gain access to the application link, students must meet with a CoE academic advisor for a major exploration meeting. Priority is typically given to applicants with a GPA above the minimum requirement. It is recommended that interested students meet with the appropriate College of Education advisor to discuss curriculum so that they take courses that are applicable to their intended major prior to application. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog, specifically the College of Education sections, to look at specific course requirements.

Policy for change of major applications: Change-of-Major applicants are considered in the fall and spring semesters. The application is given to applicants during their major exploration advising appointment. Applications for Spring admission are due in December, the date final grades are due, while applications for Fall admission are due in May, the date final grades are due. You will receive the specific date during your major exploration advising appointment but you can also consult the Clemson Academic Calendar for dates as well.