Category: Academics + Admission

When you apply to Clarkson University, you embark on a transformative academic journey characterized by excellence, innovation, and opportunity. With a renowned focus on STEM, business, and health sciences, Clarkson offers a diverse array of top-tier programs that equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields. From engineering to entrepreneurship, healthcare management to environmental science, Clarkson’s comprehensive academic offerings provide students with a breadth of options to pursue their passions and interests.

Clarkson’s commitment to affordability ensures that a Clarkson education remains accessible to all. Generous financial aid packages and scholarships help alleviate the financial burden, making Clarkson an attractive choice for students seeking exceptional value without compromising on quality.

Moreover, when you apply to Clarkson, you gain access to a supportive community where hands-on learning, groundbreaking research, and lifelong connections await. Clarkson’s high job placement rate and exceptional return on investment underscore the university’s dedication to student success. With strong industry partnerships and a dedicated career services department, Clarkson graduates are well-equipped to secure employment and thrive in their careers.

Prospective students can apply to Clarkson University through the Common Application or the Clarkson Application, with admissions counselors available to assist throughout the process. By choosing to apply to Clarkson, students join a supportive community where they can engage in hands-on learning, pursue groundbreaking research, and forge lifelong connections.

In summary, applying to Clarkson University offers prospective students the opportunity to access world-class academic programs, receive unparalleled support and guidance, and embark on a path towards a successful and fulfilling career. Join us at Clarkson and unlock your potential for academic and professional excellence.

Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson Ignite: New Spaces, New Opportunities

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What will you do in college to chase your passion and prepare yourself for a lifetime of success? What will it take?  In a world where nearly half of all U.S. jobs are at risk of automation (Frey & Osborne, 2013), universities must create innovative content, delivery methods and programming to continue fostering talent that …

Graduate Education

Ten Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement

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Preparing your personal statement or statement of purpose for your grad school application can seem like a daunting task. It’s your chance to tell the admissions committee who you are and how their program fits into your career plans. But as long as you give yourself plenty of time to brainstorm and prepare, you will …

Graduate Education

Making the Most of Your Grad School Experience

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If you’ve been accepted into grad school, congratulations! You’ve earned the right to celebrate and relax—but not for too long. Instead, before you start class, spend some time preparing. If you anticipate the academic and personal challenges of grad school, you’ll be in a better position to make the most of the experience and enjoy …

Graduate Education

Graduate Programs that Match Your Goals and Schedule

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Clarkson’s graduate programs are designed specifically for today’s students. You can earn a master’s degree in a high-demand field—business, engineering, data analytics, healthcare administration and more—on a schedule that works for you. Depending on the program, options include full and part time study and on campus, online and hybrid (a combination of on campus and …

Graduate Education

Deciding When to Go to Grad School

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Even if you’re pretty sure about attending grad school, you might be uncertain about the best time to begin. Should you start right after you earn your undergraduate degree? Or should you wait until you have some full-time work experience? As is often the case, there’s no right (or wrong) answer. Instead, your decision will …

Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson University Engineering and Management (E&M) Program

Hey guys! My name is Kyaw Myo and I am a rising sophomore with engineering and management major here at Clarkson. If you are looking to learn more about the E&M program, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, I will be sharing what the program is all about, as well as share …

Undergraduate Programs

How to Build Your Professional Network

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Hi everyone! My name is Kyaw Myo, and I am a rising sophomore with an engineering and management major at Clarkson University. If you are reading this, I assume you are someone who wants to start building your professional network or to take it to the next level. First, a little bit about me. I …

Undergraduate Programs

My Experience Studying Abroad with Clarkson

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Hi, everyone! My name is Nick Kozsan ’21, and I am a rising junior at Clarkson University. I am an innovation & entrepreneurship major. Clarkson does a tremendous job encouraging studying abroad and experience different cultures all over the world. As a business student here, we are required to take at least one trip to …

Undergraduate Programs

Five Clubs You Might Not Know Exist at Clarkson

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It’s almost guaranteed that the variety of clubs at Clarkson offer something for you.

Graduate Education

Discover Why Clarkson Is the Smart Choice. Again.

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If you’re looking into grad schools, you’ve got lots of good options. One of the best, especially for Clarkson students, is the university that you’re attending right now. The strengths that made Clarkson stand out among undergraduate institutions—rigor, innovation and results—set its graduate programs apart, too. Following are just some of the reasons Clarkson is …