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

All About Clarkson’s Student-Run Business: College Care

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One of the most traditional methods for family members to maintain a connection with their college student while they’re away at college is to send a care package. Here at Clarkson, a pair of brothers has taken the concept of a care package and turned it into a flourishing business that makes the process easier …

Undergraduate Programs

Celebrating Clarkson University’s First Generation Students

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On November 8, the Council for Opportunity in Education and Center for First Generation Student Success celebrates the fourth 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. Karla Norales ’22 …

Undergraduate Programs

Five Reasons I Love Chemistry and Biomolecular Science at Clarkson

Hi everyone! My name is Megan Carhart ’20, and I’m a senior undergraduate biomolecular science major here at Clarkson University. Today I’ll be sharing with you some of my favorite things about my academic experience.  Before I dive in, I’m sure many of you are wondering, “What exactly is biomolecular science?” Similar to biochemistry, biomolecular …

Undergraduate Programs

Using Zoom for Clarkson’s Undergraduate Admissions Virtual Events

As more and more colleges and universities continue to utilize Zoom for virtual events, interviews, tours and more, the Undergraduate Admissions team and I here at Clarkson have put together some tips, explanations and best practices for you to think about as you register for and attend college virtual admissions events.  My name is Carrie …

Undergraduate Programs

Birding Around Clarkson University and the North Country

A man stands on a wooden deck using binoculars to look into the distance while a spotting scope is mounted on a tripod in front of him. In the background is a body of water, surrounded by trees.

My name is Nick Kachala ’22, an aeronautical engineering major. I’m from south of Rochester, New York. I’ve been into birds seriously for eight years now and have considered myself an avid birder for the last seven of those. Besides birding, I’m a classical pianist and a hiking enthusiast. A birder is different from a …

Graduate Education

Advancing Your Career In Engineering Management

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For engineers and those with backgrounds in STEM fields, an advanced degree offers the opportunity to develop a foundation in business and leadership. Leading a team, bidding on a contract, balancing the technical and social aspects of a project in a new industry like alternative energy – all of these are areas where a degree …

Graduate Education

Physical Therapy: Selecting a Doctorate Program That’s Right For You

Physical Therapy Students working with their patients in Clarkson hall

Earning a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree can open the door to a deeply rewarding career dedicated to improving the lives of those around you. As an expert in human body movement, a physical therapist’s (PTs) role is to: Currently ranked 15 on U.S. News and World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list, paired with …

Undergraduate Programs

Finding my Passion with the Institute for a Sustainable Environment

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Hi! I’m Toby Harmon ’22, an environmental science and policy major at Clarkson and here’s the experience of my involvement with the Institute for a Sustainable Environment (ISE). I grew up on a farm in a small town in Central New York, where I graduated high school with a class of 24 other students. As …

Graduate Education, Undergraduate Programs

Journey of a Clarkson MBA Student – Matthew Craw

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Matthew Craw earned his undergraduate degree at Clarkson and is now pursuing a Clarkson MBA. He explains what that journey has been like so far: Q: Matt, you joined the Clarkson MBA program right after completing your undergraduate program, what did you study? A: I have a Computer Science BS with Honors from Clarkson University, …