Bridge to Clemson Orientation

The Bridge to Clemson program provides a mandatory, comprehensive orientation for Bridge students in the summer before classes begin. By attending orientation, students will:

• Gain more information about TCTC and Bridge program expectations and policies.
• Learn about the programs and services offered through the Bridge program.
• Meet with a faculty advisor and register for fall semester classes.
• Hear from campus resources and offices at Clemson and TCTC.
• Meet fellow Bridge program classmates and upper-class students.

Orientation Reminders

• Accuplacer testing must be completed prior to attending Orientation. Please consider testing in April or May to avoid scheduling conflicts with end-of-the year activities. Accuplacer scores are used to determine a student’s most accurate course placement.
  
  • Students with AP/IB or Dual Enrollment scores and/or transcripts should contact the Bridge Programs office if with questions about placement.
• The Bridge to Clemson program provides a Major Curriculum Worksheet for each admitted Clemson major. The worksheets for the 26-27 cohort will be published in June prior to the first Orientation session. In the meantime, students should review the worksheets for the 25-26 cohort. There may be minor changes to the 26-27 worksheets, but the 25-26 worksheets can give students an idea of the suggested courses for the Bridge year. 26-27 worksheets will be used for advising at Orientation.
• Students can also use the Accuplacer Placement Tracks to determine what Accuplacer score is needed to place directly into the required math and/or English for a major. If a student does not achieve the required score, these tracks also show what placement is equivalent to each score. This can be confusing, so please contact a success coach in the Bridge Programs office with questions or for assistance in  understanding scores and/or placement.
• The Bridge Programs office can be reached via email (bridgetoclemson@tctc.edu) or telephone (864-646-1681).