Undergraduate International Students
Meet Mirko Palla from Jaszbereny, Hungary. Mirko is a mechanical engineering major and a member of our competitive Honors Program. He is also a tutor in Student Support Services and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mirko spent his summer conducting bioinformatics/systems biology research in the laboratory of Professor George Church at Harvard Medical School. He was assigned a project by his post-doc mentor that required him to carry out experiments and compile and present data. He will continue to build upon his summer research experience by incorporating it into his Honors Thesis at Clarkson. Mirko’s dream is to work for a medical research institute as a biomedical engineer, “In my heart I know I will only be happy if I am working towards improving the quality of life”. What’s your story?
We are pleased that you are considering Clarkson University. Our staff is interested in helping you to make the right choice when it comes to your education. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Clarkson University
8 Clarkson Avenue, Box 5610
Potsdam, NY 13699-5610
Phone: 1-800-527-6577 (U.S. and Canada only), 315-268-2125
Fax: 315-268-7647
E-mail: intladmission@clarkson.edu
Freshman Applicants
Clarkson strongly encourages applicants to engage in a challenging curriculum
at the secondary school level. In addition to your secondary school performance,
our Admission staff will also consider letters of recommendation and standardized
test scores. For those who are applying for admission to our School of
Engineering, or admission to a science or math-based major in our School
of Arts & Sciences,
we expect that you will have extensive coursework in math and science
at the secondary level.
Application Requirements
- Clarkson international freshman application or Common Application
- Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets and national exam scores (if applicable). Include a school profile, if available. In order to be official, transcripts, mark sheets or exam scores must be originals issued by the student's school, or copies that have been certified by a school official.
- Two letters of recommendation
- SAT Reasoning Test or ACT score report
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score report, if English is not your first language. A TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 80 internet-based, or an IELTS score of 6.5, is required for admission.
- Completed Certificate of Finance Form (.pdf 34 KB) (download instructions).
- Non-refundable application fee of $50. Please submit the fee in the form of a check or money order from a U.S. bank or U.S. banking affiliate payable to Clarkson University. The application fee is waived for all on-line applicants.
- Personal Statement: Your application for admission must include a brief personal statement (250-500) words describing a special interest, experience or achievement that is important and meaningful to you.*
- A photocopy of your current passport
*Pre-Physical Therapy applicants must submit an additional essay that demonstrates social or health-related awareness appropriate for an individual interested in entering a health profession. When appropriate, reflection upon personal experiences with or exposure to a rehabilitation profession is desirable. Applications for Pre-Physical Therapy that do not include this essay will not be reviewed.
Admission Timetable
| Fall Admission | ||
| Application Deadlines: | December 1 | *Early Decision |
| January 15 | Regular Decision | |
| Spring Admission | ||
| Application Deadline: | November 15 | Regular Decision |
*Applying Under the Early Decision Plan
Early Decision in an option for students who, after careful consideration, are
certain that Clarkson is their number one college choice. The plan does not prohibit
the student from submitting applications to other schools, but it does commit
the student to withdraw other applications if the student is admitted to Clarkson.
Early Decision candidates are strongly encouraged to visit
campus and meet with
our students, faculty and staff.
If financing a Clarkson education is a deciding factor in your college choice, and you need to compare financial aid offers, then you should apply under the regular decision deadline. Keep in mind that Clarkson does not offer need-based financial assistance to international students. Candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss their plans with their college counselor prior to submitting an Early Decision Application.
Financial Aid - Clarkson offers partial scholarships and loans to qualifying international students. Click here to learn more.
We're Coming to Asia! - Check out the university fairs we will be attending to discuss our programs in Engineering, Business, Science and Liberal Arts.
Overnight Hosting Program - Come and experience Clarkson through an overnight visit with a current student. Your visit will entail an interview with an admission counselor, a campus tour, an opportunity to attend a class and a meeting with a professor in the area of your academic interest(s).
Contact the Staff - You will find contact information for the Office of Undegraduate Admission here.
Request More Info - Questions? Click here to send us a note.
U.S. State Department's EducationUSA Web site Contact a U.S. Educational Advisor near you for guidance on applying to a U.S. College or University.
Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to questions most frequently asked by undergraduate international students.
International Transfer Students
If you are transferring to Clarkson from another college, university or polytechnic,
please refer to Transfer Admission Requirements for
more information.
