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WHAT’S YOUR PURPOSE? No one arrives at Clarkson by accident. We would agree. Talented and ambitious scholars choose Clarkson with intentionality and purpose. They want to be part of a leading national research university that is the destination of choice for tomorrow’s scientists, engineers, educators, entrepreneurs, business people, health professionals and imaginative leaders.
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At Clarkson, we know the value of hard work and aren’t afraid to tackle the tough problems — while still having fun.
Spanning Academic Boundaries As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education. We offer more than 90 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, the sciences and health professions at the bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels.
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When you come to Clarkson, you instantly become part of a robust and active team that values the personal contributions of each member — whether in the classroom, in academic clubs and organizations, on SPEED teams, in business plan competitions or in something else entirely. We continue to expand our services in mental health, wellness, advising and accessibility to meet the needs of our diverse student body. As an undergraduate student, you will have access to: • At least one professional or faculty advisor. • Professional staff members of our Counseling Center, Writing Center, Office of Accessibility Services and Student Success Center, and Diversity & Inclusion Office.
• A staff mentor from a campus administrative department as part of our first-year mentorship program. • Our Let’s Get Tech! Program, which provides transitional academic support during the summer before you arrive to ensure you are confident in your college preparation.
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A Nationally Recognized Research University Clarkson is a top-tier national research university, offering you opportunities to perform research in state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and instrumentation and alongside faculty experts who are leaders in their fields. Unlike at other universities, you can perform research as early as your first year on campus and work on cutting-edge projects that lead to conference presentations, published research and real breakthroughs that impact the world.
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Computer Science major Jennifer Reyes ’22 has performed interdisciplinary research as an undergraduate through Clarkson’s Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities program for two summers, working with faculty experts in biology and environmental health science. She has been able to present her research findings during Clarkson’s annual Research and Project Showcase. The Long Island, New York native liked doing research so much, she added a research credit during her regular semesters too.
“I have enjoyed all of my research experiences because I’m able to be a part of a larger team who are all working towards the same goal of advancing our research and finding solutions to real-world problems.”
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Clarkson Ignite is our catalyst for exploring, creating and achieving what’s next and our approach to producing graduates who can connect across disciplines to create extraordinary economic and societal value through innovation. Under Clarkson Ignite is a series of challenges and competitions, workshops, speakers, master classes and learning opportunities open to the entire campus. Dedicated staff guide students through the innovation process. One highlight is the annual President’s Challenge, in which students form teams from across the University to create an innovative solution in a quest to win $25,000 and have their ideas brought to life.
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The Shipley Center for Innovation is available for our students and serves as a resource in the development of proof of concept for emerging business ideas; educates students on startup grants, business competitions, product patents and other venture capital opportunities; provides hands-on internship options; and accelerates the exchange of ideas among faculty, students and industry.
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One of Clarkson’s newest campus renovations is the Innovation Hub, a space dedicated to helping students develop entrepreneurial mindsets and skill sets through the latest technology, collaborative workspaces and peer guidance. The Innovation Hub includes a makerspace, complete with 3D printers, 3D scanners, a digitizing table, a soldering station and handheld CNC capabilities. The Hub is also home to the Cube, a space for Clarkson’s top young innovators and entrepreneurs to hone their business ideas and inventions. The Cube provides digital content creation suites, active learning classrooms, group collaboration rooms, a presentation rehearsal room, video production rooms and more.
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Co-ops and Internships Having at least one, if not several, co-op or internship experiences in college will set you up for success after graduation and help you land a position in your chosen career field. You’ll get these experiences at Clarkson, guaranteed. — We have established partnerships with some of the nation’s biggest industry players, and it’s a list that continues to grow exponentially each year.
— Co-ops and internships can be secured with the help of our awardwinning Career Center, thanks to our established partnerships with industry leaders, innovative startups and government organizations. — Many students have multiple co-op and internship experiences during their time at Clarkson and often are offered full-time positions at the companies where they have their professional experiences — so they are set for the working world even before their senior year begins.
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Career Fairs
Each semester, Clarkson hosts a Career Fair that brings in nearly 200 companies, all vying to hire our students for internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Students meet employers and then often interview right on campus. To prepare students for the event, the Career Center hosts an array of workshops and one-on-one coaching and information sessions to help with interview skills, resume writing and professional presentation.
Unlike at other universities, our 97% placement rate only includes careers in our students’ chosen career paths. Clarkson students benefit from a powerful network of some 44,500+ alumni, in which one in five alums serve as CEO, VP or owner of a company.
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There’s no better way to get hands-on engineering experience than by joining one of our 13 SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design) teams.
What Is a SPEED Team? SPEED teams are interdisciplinary competition teams that are run solely by students who tackle a new problem each year at regional, national and international competitions. Each team is made up of only 15-20 students, so all team members truly contribute to the success of their teams and participate in competitions. Any Clarkson student can join any team, gaining hands-on, real-world experience in areas like welding, designing, testing, prototyping, presentation delivery, budgeting, project management and more. Recruiters love to see SPEED experience on a Clarkson student’s resume; they know our smaller teams mean that our students are a part of the final project from start to finish.
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SUSTAINABILITY ON CAMPUS Led by the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, Clarkson is committed to including sustainability in everything we do. Undergraduate students with an interest in the environment and sustainability can find plenty of campus projects to get involved in, such as:
Analyzing data from our campus solar and wind power facilities or our Smart Housing project. Joining one of our many environmental or sustainability-related campus groups, such as Sustainable Synergy, New York Water Environment Association, Engineers for International Sustainability or the Garden Club. Working at the campus greenhouse and helping design the future Controlled Environment High Rise Farm. Helping operate, test and improve the design of our campus anaerobic digester, which is fueled by leftover food from campus dining facilities. Working alongside a faculty member on their sustainability-related research in areas such as clean 11 water, clean air, clean energy, healthy ecosystems, advanced materials, sustainable and resilient communities, circular economies and a healthy planet.
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Designed for ease of use, year-round growing and low cost while using best practices for sustainability and energy conservation, the plans for a new greenhouse were created by students in the Interdisciplinary Senior Capstone design class. Humbly tucked away in a corner of campus near Cheel Campus Center & Arena, this teaching and research facility serves several academic departments and student clubs.
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International Experiences How does the rest of the world tackle issues in business, engineering, science and sustainability? At Clarkson, we encourage our Golden Knights to have a global perspective. You can do this through: — A traditional semester or full academic year study abroad program with 53 partner institutions in 34 countries.
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— A Global Business Program, which is a three-week-long trip that takes place after the spring semester. Students travel with fellow Clarkson students and faculty to study business and cultures around the world. — A Canadian Studies course, which involves traveling across our nearby Northern border to cities such as Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. — A service learning trip, which is hosted by student organizations, such as Engineers for International Sustainability and Doctors Without Borders, as well as some academic programs.
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Brandon Formoza ’22 “During my first year at Clarkson, I traveled with Doctors Without Borders to Vietnam for a service learning trip. We shadowed doctors in local hospitals for two weeks in the neurology, emergency and operating departments. This was an amazing experience because I was able to see different medical practices and compare them to the U.S. We also got to explore Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnamese War Tunnels and Phu Quoc. I know being able to go on these types of trips will make me a better healthcare professional in the future.”
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Opportunities Across America Get off campus, but stay in the U.S.A. with the following options:
— The Trudeau Biomedical Scholars Semester takes place at the renowned Trudeau Institute in Saranac Lake, New York, where the cure for tuberculosis was discovered, and offers a human health science and biotechnology research experience.
— The Adirondack Semester will put you in the wilderness for a semester to live as a resident explorer, environmental scientist and policy advocate of the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park, one of the largest protected landscapes in North America. — The New York State Assembly Session Internship gives students the opportunity to dive into politics by working directly with an elected official in Albany for the semester. — The Devil’s Thumb Ranch trip brings students to an ecotourism resort high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to develop sustainable solutions for energy, waste or land use during a two-week experience.
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— The Washington, D.C. Semester offers you the chance to spend a semester at American University to study and complete extraordinary internships at places like the World Bank, NBC, Greenpeace and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security — or maybe serve as a legislative aide in the U.S. Congress.
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Our scholar-athletes carry to every competition the same mind, heart, strength and passion that they bring to the classroom. Whether you’re looking to play Division I hockey or gather a group of friends for weekly intramural broomball, our campus is full of students who enjoy staying active.
At its founding in 1896, Clarkson had “technology” in its name. Throughout the years, “Let’s Go Tech!” was, and still is, the rally cry heard at all Clarkson events, games and competitions. Despite losing the “Tech” from our name in 1984, it lives on in our Golden Knight spirit. #letsgotech
Home of Champions!
We offer: — More than a dozen intramural sports, such as football, hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, tennis, basketball and softball. — Over 30 club sports teams, such as equestrian, bass fishing, field hockey, martial arts, mountain biking, paintball, road cycling, sailing, skiing/ snowboarding, spikeball, squash, Ultimate Frisbee and dance. — 18 Division III men’s and women’s sports teams, including Alpine and Nordic skiing, baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and volleyball. — Two Division I NCAA teams, men’s and women’s hockey, that are both recent ECAC Champions.
Both of Clarkson’s Division I hockey teams won the ECAC championships in 2019.
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“What is there to do around here?” Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, on the banks of the Raquette River and in the foothills of the Adirondack Park. The
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Our Northern New York climate provides four beautiful seasons to enjoy, and we do enjoy them all on our own 640-acre wooded and waterfront campus perfect for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking and snowshoeing.
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The Canadian border is a short 30-minute drive from campus. We’re close to both Ottawa and Montreal. Spend a day or a weekend exploring all our Canadian neighbors have to offer, including museums, cuisine, shopping, skiing, professional sports and more.
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Outdoor adventure is just down the road, in the mountains, lakes and trails of the 6-million acre Adirondack Park. Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, is a must see. Borrow some equipment from the Outing Club, or better yet, head out on one of their many student-led trips!
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If fishing is your passion, look no further. The St. Lawrence River boasts some of the best fishing in the world, especially for bass. Down the river, the Thousand Islands draw tourists from across the country and globe for their beauty and history.
Potsdam is a true college town, with a quaint downtown area full of shops and restaurants and friendly, welcoming locals. It’s also home to SUNY Potsdam, and St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton are just 10 minutes down the road in Canton, New York, creating a strong collegiate community of over 10,000 students.
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It’s not hard — he’s everywhere. Ask any of our students about their favorite people at Clarkson, and you’ll hear one name a lot: Tony Collins. President Collins is actively involved with our student community, from cheering on the Golden Knights at a game or competition and hosting, with his wife, Karen, student groups in his on-campus home to playing the role of a student on Presidential Switch Day or sporting his finest suit on “Tony Tuesday” during Spirit Week.
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Living and Dining Fast Facts t Nearly all of our undergraduate students live on campus, which helps create the tight-knit community we’re known for. t Housing options include: traditional residence halls, suite-style halls, oncampus apartments and fraternity and sorority houses and/or theme floors. t First-year students participate in living-learning communities, where students with similar interests live together. Examples include: Outdoor Enthusiasts, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE), The Golden Gamers, The Artists’ Guild, Cultural Enrichment, Sustainability, Men in Business, PreHealth Professionals and Foodies. t Students have several meal plans to choose from to accommodate their own personal needs, habits and lifestyles. t Campus Dining offers vast dining options, including a classic all-you-careto-eat dining hall serving up everything from comfort favorites to international cuisines, made-to-order locations that add a personalized touch to meals, as well as on-the-go locations and coffee shops spread across campus for a quick bite on the way to class.
t Got a favorite recipe from home? Give it to our Clarkson Dining staff and maybe you’ll see it at Ross-Brooks Dining Hall in the future! t Have a special dietary need? No problem. Before arriving on campus, students can meet with staff members one-on-one about dietary restrictions to ensure a positive experience. t Students love to check out the local fare. Unique bakeries, cafes, fast-food and international restaurants line the streets of downtown Potsdam.
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Traditions Live On Having a pizza roll at Sergi’s is a time-honored tradition for Clarkson students, as is representing the Golden Knights when they enter the Flapjack Competition at the Village Diner (a yearlong competition between the four colleges in the area). In town and on campus, there’s something for all!
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t Sustainability is a top priority for our Campus Dining staff, as they work to source local products and team up with the Institute for a Sustainable Environment to prevent food waste on campus.
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Clubs & Organizations An important part of Golden Knight life is getting involved on campus. There are over 200 student clubs, organizations and teams for you to check out; you’re bound to find something to ignite your passion. From volunteer organizations, student government and professional societies to intramural and club sports, fraternities and sororities organizations and hobby clubs, we’ve got it all.
Our Pep Band Rocks! There are college pep bands, and then there is the notoriously raucous Clarkson Pep Band — the envy of our opponents in hockey and a key driver of weekend enthusiasm. Members of the band travel around the country with our Division I hockey teams. Anyone can join, even students who play homemade instruments, like a frying pan, or those who don’t play instruments at all. It’s all about the Golden Knight spirit!
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Don’t find the club you want? Create your own. At Clarkson, students have the power to create campus clubs that nurture their interests. Clubs for mountain biking, skiing and bass fishing enthusiasts have all been started by students and fully supported by Clarkson, which also hosts events like the Northeast Regional Collegiate Bass Tournament.
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That’s what Megan DeRidder ’20 did when she started Clarkson’s first Equestrian Club. Within one year of getting funding from Clarkson’s Student Association, the mechanical engineering major grew the club into a fully-fledged competition team in the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA). Megan is pursuing her dream of becoming a biomedical engineer while also continuing her equestrian passions.
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Transfer to Clarkson Transferring to Clarkson is a personalized experience. We work with you along the way regarding credit evaluation, housing, financial aid and more. Once you’re accepted, the relevant academic department reviews your previous coursework and decides how many credits you will need to complete your degree. We even offer the Clarkson Transfer Leadership & Achievement Award for transfer students who are nominated by a participating two-year college and demonstrate leadership and outstanding academic achievement.
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Clarkson welcomes scholars from around the globe to join our community that values diversity in all its forms. Our International Center can answer all of your questions about visas, work permits and the logistics of living and learning in the United States. The active International Students Club, along with all of our students, faculty and staff, will provide you with the support you need to succeed.
ROTC If serving in the United States military is of interest to you, we are affiliated with both the Air Force and Army ROTC programs and rank among the best in the country. These programs offer leadership training and are the first step to becoming a commissioned officer in your service of choice. For more information, visit clarkson.edu/rotc.
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Start your college career early with THE CLARKSON SCHOOL
Are you ready to start college early? The Clarkson School (TCS) is a selective, early college program for talented and motivated high school-aged students who enroll as first-year students at Clarkson. Typically, these students have progressed beyond their high school curriculum and are ready for a fresh challenge.
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Starksboro, Vermont, native Will Martin ’22 chose to attend The Clarkson School and join the Honors Program, majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in sustainable energy systems. “I was ready for a more serious academic challenge and a sense of independence. As a member of both TCS and the Honors Program, you have access to two groups of people who will push you towards success and help you become a better student and person.” After graduating from TCS in 2019, he decided to stay at Clarkson to finish out his college career, which is what more than half of TCS graduates choose to do. “TCS and Honors play off each other very well, and being a part of both is a special experience, and truly one I am grateful for.”
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HONORS PROGRAM For undergraduate students looking for a unique, research-based opportunity, Clarkson offers the Honors Program. This program provides additional academic challenges and experiential learning opportunities to prepare our most promising students for game-changing work in science, technology and society. Honors Program students can get a head start on research by taking advantage of opportunities during the summer before their first year at Clarkson.
Students in TCS:
— Take the same courses as Clarkson first-year students and enjoy the same unlimited access to athletics and recreation, clubs, activities and University department offerings. — Choose to go on to other universities after their year in TCS or stay at Clarkson to complete their bachelor’s degrees. — Can also be a part of Clarkson’s Honors Program, where they can perform cutting-edge research under the guidance of a faculty member.
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— Live in a special living-learning community that provides additional support for personal growth, academic achievement and professional development.
ADMISSIONS & AID OPTIONS
Financial Aid, Scholarships & Unique Funding Clarkson consistently ranks among the top colleges in the nation for providing a strong return on investment to our graduates, starting with generous financial aid and scholarships for 98% of our students to make each student’s Clarkson education affordable. We consider students for both merit- and need-based scholarships and offer unique funding options and other special scholarships. — In 2019, we launched our first full-tuition scholarship, the Ignite Presidential Fellows (IPF) program. A merit-based program, IPF covers all tuition costs for 10 first-time students attending Clarkson each year.
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— Students looking to apply for early decision will benefit from an additional $8,000 savings ($2,000/ year) with our Early Decision Incentive Scholarship.
To get a better idea of your potential financial aid package, try our online net price calculator at clarkson.edu/net-price-calculator.
— Students who are active in extracurriculars, such as Project Lead the Way, FIRST and the Conrad Challenge, can apply for special scholarships related to these programs. — Our Lewis Income Share Agreement program provides interest-free tuition financing. Students accepted into the program will pay the University back a percentage of their incomes after graduation for an agreed-upon amount of time. — Participants in our Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Program attend Clarkson without payment of tuition through a combination of merit-based aid and a purchase by Clarkson of 10% equity in their firm at fair market value. For more information on our scholarships, unique funding options and net price calculator, visit clarkson.edu/financial-aid.
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participated in the Young Innovators and Entrepreneurs program at Clarkson and was fortunate to have the opportunity to pitch his business on the hit TV show Shark Tank. While he was at Clarkson, Parker’s business, Parker’s Real Maple, transitioned from a bulk maple syrup company to a food company that now counts major wholesalers, like Costco, as clients.
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Start Your Application We pride ourselves on our personalized service throughout the admissions process. Contact your admissions counselor if you have any questions about admissions, financial aid or Clarkson in general. Find out who your admissions counselor is by visiting clarkson.edu/find-counselor.
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Applying to Clarkson can be done in two ways:
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* Visit clarkson.edu/apply-now for guidelines and important deadlines for specific scholarships.
OR Start your Clarkson application at clarkson.edu/apply.
First-year students (domestic and international) DECEMBER 1
Submit application for early decision JANUARY 15
Submit application for general admission Last day to submit FAFSA application for general admission*
Transfer students (domestic and international) JULY 1
Preferred deadline for fall applicants DECEMBER 1
Preferred deadline for spring applicants
About Clarkson
Get to Know Our Campus While we’ve always considered visiting our campus the best way to get to know us, we get that it’s not always possible for every student. Learn more about our upcoming virtual, on-campus and offcampus visit options at clarkson.edu/virtual.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY – Clarkson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status in provision of educational opportunity or employment opportunities.
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Founded in 1896, Clarkson’s main campus is located in Potsdam, New York; additional graduate programs and research facilities are based near industry partners in Saranac Lake, Schenectady and Beacon in New York state, as well as in New York City. The Potsdam campus is home to all undergraduate programs, as well as several master’s, PhD and certificate programs. The Capital Region Campus in Schenectady is the hub of our graduate programs and offers online and in-person options in programs such as our Master of Arts in Teaching. The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries in Beacon serves as a location for graduate programs, water research and K-12 community outreach.