When you choose Â鶹´«Ã½, you prepare to join a learning community that's historic, but cutting edge; challenging, yet incredibly supportive.
Get ready to take your place among generations before you who realized their potential right here in these halls, and went on to make their mark on the world.
How to Apply
Complete and submit the undergraduate application for admission. The application can be completed and submitted online, or it can be printed and submitted by mail. You can also obtain the application from your high school guidance counselor’s office or by contacting or visiting the Â鶹´«Ã½ University Office of Admissions, where we are always happy to assist you in applying.
Submit Your High School Transcript
You will need to submit your official high school transcript or GED (General Education Development) score report. The Office of Admissions needs a copy of your high school transcript to assist in the decision-making process. Students who have achieved a high school diploma through the GED test must have the GED scores sent to Â鶹´«Ã½ University.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Submit Your SAT and ACT Scores
Arrange for SAT (your best combined verbal and math scores ONLY will be considered) and ACT score reports to be sent to Â鶹´«Ã½ University (SAT Code - 5109 and ACT Code - 3840).
Submit Your Application Packet
Send your application packet via mail, fax or e-mail to:
Â鶹´«Ã½ University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone: (803) 535-5382
Fax Number: (803) 535-5385
E-mail: admissions@claflin.edu
Admissions Decision
If your application for admission is granted, Â鶹´«Ã½ University’s Office of Admissions will send you a written notification of your admission status after reviewing your completed file. It will include:
- Instructions for accepted students
- Confirmation of acceptance form
- Tuition, fees, room and boarding costs
- Student housing application
- Financial aid application and information
- Report of medical history form
Â鶹´«Ã½ University's Freshman College will send you information on orientation and early registration dates.
Next Steps
Once you receive your notification of acceptance, remember it means you are only halfway there. You will need to visit our Accepted Students page. There you will find information about how to enroll and more, including:
- Submitting your all-important enrollment deposit
- Registering for orientation
- Taking steps to feel like a Panther officially- downloading images, following us on social media, etc.!