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Designed for a select group of academically talented first year students, the Bridge to Clemson program is a distinctive academic transfer program available by invitation only. Students must first apply for admission to Clemson University (Clemson) to receive consideration for the program. Beginning with a strong first-year academic experience at Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), the Bridge to Clemson program includes targeted academic advising, student support services, and a residential and student life component - all of which are designed to help students meet the Bridge admissions requirements and successfully transfer to Clemson. Advisors from both institutions assist students with selecting courses that transfer to Clemson. The successful collaboration between TCTC and Clemson allows students to make progress in their intended Clemson major during their first year at TCTC while preparing to enroll at Clemson beginning their second year. The Bridge program staff at both TCTC and Clemson are committed to providing students with the educational tools and services they need to succeed.

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Our Vision

The Bridge to Clemson program will be a national model of a collaborative transfer partnership that intentionally delivers high-quality programs and services designed to provide a transformative educational experience to students.

Our Mission

The Bridge to Clemson Program provides a pathway for successful transfer to Clemson University for all Bridge Program students.  Through the delivery of joint academic support and engagement programs and services, Bridge Program staff at Tri-County Technical College and Clemson University provide students with an integrated first-year experience that equips students with the tools and resources they need to meet their educational goals.

Academic Requirements

To be considered for the Bridge to Clemson program, students must first apply for admission to Clemson. Selected participants attend TCTC for their first year, starting in the fall semester. Students must earn at least 30 transferrable credits and maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA, with all courses graded "C" or higher during their Bridge year. Students must be enrolled in at least one standard face-to-face course for the entirety of the fall and spring semesters. Upon meeting these requirements, students are guaranteed admission to Clemson for the following fall semester without needing to reapply. Those who do not meet the requirements are encouraged to apply to Clemson later. Although grades from TCTC do not factor into the Clemson GPR, the grades and credits earned during the Bridge year do count toward eligibility for the South Carolina LIFE scholarship.

Community Living and the Residential Life Requirement

Community living is one of the most important experiences for a first-year college student. Bridge to Clemson students are required to live in Bridge-designated residential communities unless the student submits and is approved through the Clemson University Housing & Dining Residency Waiver process as living in their primary, legal residence with a legal parent or guardian in Anderson, Oconee, or Pickens counties. The anticipated Bridge-designated residential communities are Lightsey Bridge I, Lightsey Bridge II, and Thornhill Village on the main campus of Clemson with Clemson Home. Upper-class residential community mentors (RCMs) coordinate social and academic programs and are available to assist students throughout the year. 

Daily transit service is provided to TCTC Pendleton campus when TCTC classes are in session.

Please Note: The Bridge to Clemson program is located on our Pendleton Campus: 7900 Hwy 76, Pendleton, SC 29670.