Class of 2025

Graduation

The work we do every day matters at Clemson.
It's that work that defines the Clemson Journey.

Our graduates have made significant contributions to our state, our nation and our world during their time here. Their academic, athletic and civic successes have led them to produce cutting-edge research, experience impactful outreach and pursue unique acts of entrepreneurism. Discover stories from this year’s graduating class to glimpse the bright future before us all.

May 2025 Graduates by the Numbers

4,198

Undergraduate students who applied for graduation

1,111

Graduate students who applied for graduation

12%

Started as Bridge to Clemson Students

26%

Arrived as transfer students

12%

Percentage First-Generation Graduates

12%

Percentage Graduates Who Studied Abroad

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How Sidney Smith ’24 transformed her love of traveling into a career

Clemson President Jim Clements poses for a picture with Norris Medal recipient Helena Harte and Provost Bob Jones.

‘It all comes full circle’: Helena Harte wins top honor in the Class of 2024

Advice from a Powers College of Business senior

Kylie Randberg (right) has gained knowledge and skills as a Clemson AVS student and U.S. Army ROTC member at that will directly apply to her duties in the Army post-graduation.

Caring for animals leads AVS grad to commission in U.S. Army’s Medical Service Corps

Don’t give up. Give back.

First Teaching Fellows cohort celebrates graduation

A student turns a dial on a sound mixing board in a dimly lit Brooks Center for the Performing Arts.

Finding harmony in the humanities

Two Black women are sitting at a table with a bookshelf full of books behind them.

Common paths, different goals: Twin biological science majors ready for graduations

5,000 students set to graduate during May commencement

LIFE graduation

Clemson LIFE holds Spring 2024 graduation, marks first recipients of hospitality certificate

Jumping In: Class of 2024 architecture major’s college career spans continents

A man wearing a dark suit and orange tie speaks to a large group in an outdoor pavilion

24 faculty, staff and students honored with 2024 University Spring Awards

Student awards on display

Nine outstanding students to be honored at 2024 University spring awards program

A college student smiles while she walks away from Hardin hall.

‘Put yourself out there.’ This humanities double major prepares for law school with a new sense of self-confidence

Joseph Bailey’s comeback changes his life and the lives of those around him

A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a white, long-sleeve dress sings into a microphone from a stage with academic banners in the background.

Her 9th Clemson graduation marks the first time earning her degree.

William Cummings survives cancer, thrives at Clemson

A student hugging the tiger at signing day.

Celebrating student success: 2024 Spring Signing Day

National Scholar and genetics major Elizabeth Caldwell standing, supported by her cane, in a lab on Clemson University campus.

‘This passion is literally woven into my DNA’: Clemson student in search of answers for rare diseases

Morgan Dailey and Imari Crumity

Clemson students co-lead letter writing initiative focused on mental health, well-being

Giovanni Orlandi becomes second Clemson University student in two years to win a Churchill Scholarship

Doctoral graduate is greeted by college leadership on stage

‘A great place for lifelong learning’

Class of 2023 military and veteran graduates receive red, white and blue Americana cords in honor of their December graduation from Clemson

Clemson holds recognition for December ‘23 service member and student veteran graduates

Bobby and Ginger Dailey, December '23 graduates

A Dailey Walk: December 2023 marks historic Clemson graduation date for father, daughter

August 2023 graduation

Approximately 2,000 students set to graduate in December

Psychology major Shreya Tellur leaning against a brick wall by the Reflection Pond on Clemson University campus.

Honors student, psychology major and “big introvert” Shreya Tellur followed a nontraditional path.

Rund Abdelnabi poses for a picture on a rainy day at a column at Sikes Hall.

This trilingual Clemson graduate wants to bridge language gaps in healthcare

Department of Automotive Engineering set to confer its 1,000th degree

A young woman wearing a purple long-sleeve shirt stands in front of an ambulance bay. Her arms are crossed in front of her.

From campus fire department to medical school, December graduate looks to continue serving her community

First cohort of research-related master’s students graduates with tools to educate multilingual students

How ‘lifesaver’ scholarships have helped keep one student’s dreams alive

Two women and a man standing in front of a COSMIC banner.

Through perseverance, Ja’Keem McKoy pursues his dream of becoming a doctor — and being the role model he didn’t have

‘No one arrives at success alone:’ Clemson community helped CAFLS grads achieve dreams while pursuing advanced degrees

Reducing danger in the solitary work of farming: CAFLS master’s grad pursues agricultural safety instruction in SC