Category: Undergraduate Programs

Clarkson University stands as a beacon of excellence in undergraduate education, offering a rich tapestry of academic programs designed to shape students into future leaders. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, Clarkson boasts an extensive array of undergraduate degrees spanning various disciplines.

Students at Clarkson can select from a multitude of undergraduate education programs, including but not limited to engineering disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. For those inclined toward business, programs like Business Administration, Accounting, and Finance are available. The university also provides degrees in Science fields such as Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, alongside Health Sciences including Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies. Furthermore, students can explore liberal arts disciplines like Psychology, History, and Political Science.

Central to Clarkson’s undergraduate education experience is its emphasis on hands-on learning opportunities. Through co-operative education placements, internships, and research projects, students gain practical experience and apply classroom theories to real-world scenarios. Strong partnerships with industry leaders ensure students have access to cutting-edge technology and invaluable networking opportunities, bolstering their career prospects upon graduation.

With small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentors, Clarkson fosters a supportive learning environment where students can thrive academically and personally. Beyond academics, the university offers a vibrant campus life enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations.

Clarkson University’s comprehensive undergraduate education programs, combined with its focus on experiential learning and supportive community, stand as a testament to its commitment to preparing students for success in their chosen fields and for making meaningful contributions to society.

Undergraduate Programs

Mountain Biking at Clarkson, and How I Prepared for my Big Race

Mountain biking

Hello, my name is Shawn Alexander I am currently a freshman here at Clarkson University. I am on track for a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. I am on the mountain biking and road bike club teams and have been able to meet many friends through it, this year we were not able to go …

Undergraduate Programs

Eight Places to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Near Clarkson

Sweet Margaret Potsdam, NY A look at their ‘Potsdam Sandstone’ storefront If you’re looking for a unique set of sweet and baked options, Sweet Margaret Dessert & Bubble Tea shop is the place for you. In 2020 they moved to Potsdam but have been serving macarons, savory breads, pork belly buns and more since 2017. …

Undergraduate Programs

5 Tips On Getting Into A Top Medical School

A student wearing a white medical coat and blue shirt with black tie smiles at the camera

Hello, my name is Kevin MacKrell, and I graduated from Clarkson in 2017, with a B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and this summer I will begin a three-year residency program with the University of Buffalo in Emergency Medicine. I did not always know that I wanted …

Undergraduate Programs

My Journey From Biomolecular Science Major to Practicing Dentist

A headshot of Janel Smith

Hello, readers. My name is Janel Smith, and I graduated from Clarkson University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in biomolecular science. Today, I am a General Dentist with Sandstone Family Dentistry, in Clarkson’s hometown of Potsdam, New York. This is also where I met my husband Shawn, a SUNY Potsdam graduate, in my freshman …

Undergraduate Programs

Starting my Art Business at Clarkson

The BRH Designs logo, which is a drawing of the author.

Hi! My name is Brynn Hempstead ‘24, and I am from Binghamton, NY. I am in Clarkson’s business program, and I am majoring in Supply Chain Management. If you join the business program, you will have many great opportunities, one of which is in a class called Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation I (SB113). Under the guidance …

Undergraduate Programs

How I Chose to Be a Chemical Engineering Major at Clarkson

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My name is Michael Sehn ‘22, and I am a chemical engineering major from Chenango Forks, New York with minors in mathematics and chemistry. I wish to share with you some insights as to why I chose chemical engineering as my major, why Clarkson University was the right place to pursue this major, and some …

Undergraduate Programs

The Need for SPEED: 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Join

Students in canoes on the river

Hello, my name is Robert Schneider; I am a sophomore Civil Engineering student from Niskayuna NY. I have a strong interest in the construction industry, have worked as a material testing technician and as a Co-Captain for our Concrete Canoe team. When asked the popular question: “Why did you decide to attend Clarkson University?” I …

Undergraduate Programs

College Selection & Success Tips from a Biomolecular Science and MBA Clarkson Alumna

Clarkson alumna Jennifer Karekos '14 poses outside BH Snell Hall on campus as a first year student.

Hi readers! My name is Jennifer Karekos ’14, MBA ’15, and I attended college at the Clarkson University for both my Bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular Science and the residential, one-year Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Currently, I am the Associate Director of Program Management at Akron Biotech in Boca Raton, Florida. I oversee project management …

Undergraduate Programs

From Phoenix to Potsdam: Why I Left the Desert to join Clarkson

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My name is Mikaela Morris ’23 and I am a sophomore, double majoring in physics and mechanical engineering at Clarkson.  I am from Cave Creek, a small suburb of Arizona’s very-arid desert capital, Phoenix.   Why Clarkson The question I get most often is “How on earth did you end up in Potsdam?” So, I guess …

Graduate Education, Undergraduate Programs

A West Coast Student’s Perspective on Attending Clarkson

My name is Jackie Otala, Engineering Science MS ‘22 and Engineering and Management BS ‘20, and I am from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. More specifically I was born and raised in Sunnyvale. I knew I wanted to be an engineer in high school because I had access to amazing engineering courses from …