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.

Graduate Education

International Fieldwork Opportunity for OT Students!

At Clarkson University, we encourage students with vision to make them a reality. For master’s in occupational therapy student Jenna White, class of ’22, her vision was to do a clinical rotation in Uganda. She volunteered in Uganda as an undergraduate and fell in love with the country and its people.  For her graduate capstone project …

Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson University Men’s Rugby Team

Clarkson University’s Men’s Rugby Team is a long-standing group of gentlemen that have come together for the past 40 years to play the lesser-known sport of rugby.  The Clarkson University Men’s Rugby Team is a unique experience for all individuals of any experience level. 

Undergraduate Programs

8 Things To Do While Waiting for College Admissions Decisions

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If you’re looking to attend college next fall, then chances are you’ve done your part by applying to colleges. The question you might be asking yourself is, so now what? How do you spend your time while you wait for decisions to roll in? We’ve got some ideas for you! 1. Stay Positive & Confident …

Undergraduate Programs

Winter Fun on and around Potsdam’s Campus

Students walk to class along a paved path on Clarkson's campus, while more students use an elevated indoor pathway to pass between buildings above the outdoor path.

Introduction It is no surprise that the winters up here in Potsdam can get pretty cold. Now that the leaves are done changing and the wind is picking up, it is time for our campus community to prepare for the beautiful (but cold) winter. While the campus has many indoor events to keep you warm …

Undergraduate Programs

An Environmental Engineer Abroad

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Going abroad for a semester is a huge part of Clarkson’s international culture. Many students choose to study in another country and experience a different lifestyle. While Business majors and Engineering & Management majors are required to have an international experience, studying abroad is available to all students. Mackenzie Peters, a Senior Environmental Engineering Major …

Undergraduate Programs

Celebrating Clarkson University’s First Generation Students

On November 8, the Council for Opportunity in Education and Center for First Generation Student Success celebrates the sixth annual First Generation Celebration Day. Here at Clarkson, we join other colleges and universities across the country in celebrating our students who are the first in their family to attend college and receive a higher education. Mahammadou Tunkara ’24, …

Uncategorized, Undergraduate Programs

CUEMS: Dedicated to providing Emergency Medical Aid to the Clarkson community

Introduction Are you interested in the medical field, want to help your campus community, or are you looking for a tight-knit and dedicated organization to join? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then CUEMS is a great way to get more involved in a way that positively impacts your campus and community. …

Undergraduate Programs

Personalized Visit vs. Accepted Students Day — Which One Should You Choose?

So you’re considering Clarkson. Great! If you’ve never been to campus, the question should not be, “Should I go to campus and check it out?” because the answer is always yes! (if you can). Instead, the question is, “How should I visit campus?” and further, “Should I go for Accepted Students Day and a more …

Undergraduate Programs

My Research Trip to Germany

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Gracie DeLaBruere is a senior psychology major at Clarkson University with a concentration in health psychology, and is on a pre-physical therapy track. She is also part of the Honors Program. This past summer, she traveled to Germany with several other students and her professor to continue their research work in partnership with the Max …