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Congratulations and welcome! You've been accepted to Â鶹´«Ã½ University.

WhY Choose Â鶹´«Ã½?

Year after year, U.S. News and World Report has named Â鶹´«Ã½ among the top ten HBCUs in the nation. With a strong focus on innovation, leadership and student success, Â鶹´«Ã½ is synonymous with outstanding preparation for 21st century careers or advanced studies. And we emphasize value by keeping our tuition as affordable as possible and helping students unearth every option for financial aid.

Accepted Students

Next Steps

Ready to join us? In order to secure your place at Â鶹´«Ã½, you'll need to do a few things now:

  • Login to  , Pay your enrollment fees online (you will need your Â鶹´«Ã½ ID and PIN from your letter of acceptance)
  • Read through materials and communications from Â鶹´«Ã½
  • Sign up for Early Registration and attend Orientation
View our step-by-step instructions for incoming students

Be on the lookout for information from Â鶹´«Ã½ University's Freshman College, which will include details about orientation, early registration dates and more.
 

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Points of Pride

  • For eight consecutive years, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Â鶹´«Ã½ University among the Top 10 HBCUs. 
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ University is also one of only four South Carolina universities/colleges and one of only four HBCUs ranked by U.S. News and World Report as being the “Best National Liberal Arts Institutions."
  • Â鶹´«Ã½’s were the first doors of higher education opened to African-Americans in the state of South Carolina.
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ University maintains a strong regional and national academic reputation as well as a thriving alumni network that help connect students with jobs after graduation.
  • We maintain a 14:1 student-teacher ratio to give every student the attention they deserve.
  • We have a close-knit community that’s often described as a family.

ORANGEBURG, SC

If you're not from the area, you may not know a lot about Orangeburg. It's a thriving community with award-winning gardens, a museum and planetarium, and local festivals. Orangeburg is a recipient of the All-America City Award, which recognizes cities that foster inclusive civic engagment and connections between residents.  Our students love our downtown location and the proximity of great local shops and restaurants.

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Throughout history, Â鶹´«Ã½ University graduates have been trailblazers, innovators, and groundbreakers. You are the future history makers of Â鶹´«Ã½.
-Marcia L. Fudge, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Keynote Speaker for 2021 Commencement 

 

Accepted Students

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Welcome to the Â鶹´«Ã½ University Family.  Congratulations on your acceptance to Â鶹´«Ã½! First Year Experience is a starting point for your transition experience to Â鶹´«Ã½ University. In order to ensure a smooth transition, you will need to complete the following steps.

Let’s Get Started!

If you need help along the way please contact us.
Freshman College (803) 535-5282  |   email freshman.college@claflin.edu

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