Clarkson University

COVID-19 Information: 

•            What is the status of planned campus admission open days/tours?
Clarkson is not conducting in-person events at this time. You can always access an online virtual tour on our website: https://clarkson.university-tour.com/player/1/who-we-are/we-are-all-golden-knights . You can also check our calendar of events for virtual information sessions: https://gradapp.clarkson.edu/portal/prospective_grad_events. 

•              How can applicants contact the university about their application?
Feel free to contact us at [email protected] for bachelor’s degree questions or [email protected] for Master’s and PhD options  

•               How is the university handling applicants whose exams have been cancelled?
Starting in Fall 2021, Clarkson University will be test optional for all students who are seeking a bachelor’s degree. Students wishing to provide ACT or SAT test scores will have that information factored into their application review; those who do not provide scores will not be penalized. All students planning to take other standardized exams, such as A-levels, IB exams, WASSCE and other national exams, should provide predicted scores or results, if available.

For students seeking Master’s and PhD options, many typically require exams such as the GRE or GMAT. Please contact Graduate Admissions at [email protected] for assistance with questions concerning these exams and the potential for waivers or postponement of submission.

Most international students, at all levels, are required to provide evidence of English proficiency. The minimum scores for our English exam requirements are as follows: TOEFL 80; IELTS 6.5; PTE 56; Duolingo 115.

•             What advice is the university offering to applicants unable to take an English-language test due to centers being closed?
Clarkson accepts the Duolingo English Test, which is available online and does not require a test appointment. Other exam providers are planning for at-home testing. Check the TOEFL and IELTS websites for availability.

•             How is the university supporting applicants whose visa applications have been delayed?
Clarkson is monitoring the situation with visa appointments at local consulates around the world. We are issuing I-20 documents for those who are able to get appointments. Some students will get them at a later date, when visa interviews resume. I-20s will be reissued, as needed, if the original document expires before students are able to make an in-person interview appointment.

•             Is the university still accepting applications? Are there any restrictions being placed on international applicants?
Clarkson University is still accepting applications with no restrictions on international applicants.

•             How are applications for university accommodation being handled?
Admitted Fall 2020 undergraduate students can complete housing arrangements after they make their enrollment deposits. Limited housing is also available for graduate students.

•             Is the university making any changes to entry requirements (i.e. test results, required documents)?
Clarkson University is test-optional for bachelor’s admission beginning in Fall 2021.

For students seeking Master’s and PhD options, check the program-specific pages for GRE, GMAT, and Miller Analogies requirements.

All undergraduate and graduate students are considered for merit funding during the admission process. On the undergraduate side, scholarships range from $5,000 to $30,000 annually. Decisions are made based on the applicant’s academic record.

For graduate students, there are partial scholarships, which are based on academic factors. The main factor in fully-funded assistantship decisions is the match between the student’s background and the department’s needs for research or teaching. Most fully funded offers are at the doctoral level.