Clinton College

Academics

A private college in South Carolina, Clinton College delivers a culturally sensitive curriculum centered around scholarship, social change, spirituality, and service. Clinton’s central programs are divided across four divisions. Students can earn an associate degree in Education and Liberal Arts, or up to a bachelor’s degree in Religious and Ministry Studies, Business and Leadership, or Science and Technology. Clinton College delivers on its motto of “Excellence without Excuse” before the semester even begins. Through the Summer Bridge program, newly admitted first-year students can learn best practices for the academic process, enrich their college experience, and explore their cultural heritage. This is just one of the many ways in which student support and success is prioritized. The Beacon Academic Success Center offers free tutoring in all subject areas, and provides access to a computer lab and counseling. Clinton’s multiple accelerated and remote programs offer a flexibility and accessibility to a wider variety of learners. Clinton’s combination of costeffective academic and technical programs educate, equip, and empower local underserved communities with career skills and workforce development to promote employability in the global economy.

Career

The oldest educational institution in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Clinton College’s brick buildings house a diverse community of students committed to academic excellence. To develop a familial community on campus, all first- and second-year students live on campus, with female students in Cauthen Hall and male students in Marshall Hall. Much of the school’s Golden Bear spirit centers around athletics, and Clinton enjoys a double affiliation with the USCAA and NJCAA. Athletes compete in cheerleading and men’s and women’s basketball. The basketball program itself dates back over 60 years, and the women’s head coach was recently recognized as USCAA coach of the year. Club offerings at the school include student government, philanthropic organizations, drumline, and the Clinton branch of the NAACP.

Culture

The Beacon Academic Success Center is an excellent resource for students. The center helps students in their job search and matches students with internship opportunities. Clinton shows its commitment to career success in a variety of ways, including advising students on their resume, preparing for interviews, and leveraging social media in their job search and career. Students are also given real-world experience through the Work Program (which also has a corporate