Clarkson University - International

CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

International Students

About Clarkson As a private, national research university, Clarkson is a leader in technological education and sustainable economic development through teaching, scholarship, research and innovation. With powerful intention, we ignite connections across academic disciplines and industries to create the entrepreneurial mindset, knowledge and intellectual curiosity needed to innovate world-relevant solutions and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.

Through more than 95 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, the arts, education, sciences and health professions, we educate 4,300 students and pursue interdisciplinary research, scholarship and innovation that invests in a better world.

Our alumni earn salaries that are among the top 2.5 percent in the nation and realize accelerated career growth. One in five already leads as a CEO, senior executive or owner of a company.

Founded in 1896, Clarkson's main campus is located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate programs, online networks and research facilities at locations in the Capital Region (Schenectady), Beacon and New York City connect us with industry partners.

CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

Bachelor's Master's Doctorate

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Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering Engineering Studies Software Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Civil & Environmental Engineering Chemical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Engineering and Management Business of Energy Power Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Management Systems Energy Systems Construction Engineering Management Engineering Science

David D. Reh School of Business ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Mathematical Economics Engineering and Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Global Supply Chain Management Financial Information and Analysis International Business Administration, MBA Healthcare Data Analytics

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Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management Healthcare Management, MBA Data Analytics

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Business Administration, One-Year Residential MBA

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Department of Education Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese Language Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Accreditations: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

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Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the APTA. Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (ABET).

Data Science Science Studies Social Documentation Humanities Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Psychology Political Science Physics Mathematics History Digital Arts and Sciences Computer Science Communication Chemistry Biomolecular Science Applied Mathematics and Statistics Biology Bioscience and Biotechnology Basic Science

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Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies

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Bioethics Institute Bioethics ● ● ● ●

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Institute for a Sustainable Environment Environmental Health Science

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Environmental Science and Policy

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Environmental Science & Engineering Environmental Politics and Governance

clarkson.edu/academics Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

United States Civil Service Commission.

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

School of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Class of 2018 Placement:

Undergraduate Class of 2018 Average Starting Salary:

$60,901 Top Graduate Schools for the Undergraduate Class of 2018: Clarkson University Cornell University Duke University Georgia Institute of Technology Pennsylvania State University University of Rochester

SUNY University at Buffalo SUNY Upstate Medical University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Top Employers for the Undergraduate Class of 2018: Amazon Amphenol Aerospace BAE Systems General Dynamics Mission Systems General Electric IBM Lockheed Martin National Grid Pratt & Whitney Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

International Students: Clarkson is a vibrant and culturally rich academic community that includes students from across the United States and around the world.

Number of Countries Represented:

53

Graduate Class of 2018 Placement:

$76,263 Top Employers for the Graduate Class of 2018: Albany Medical Center Colorado State University Duke University Health System General Electric

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New York Power Authority Pfizer Strong Memorial Hospital

The Ohio State University University of California, Berkeley UTC Aerospace Xerox

POSTGRADUATE SUCCESS

Graduate Class of 2018 Average Starting Salary:

Entrepreneurship for Everyone Entrepreneurship isn’t just buying and selling. It’s not about incomes, but outcomes — and making them the best they can be, whether you’re a researcher, a storyteller or an engineer.

Clarkson gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to unlock the future you want.

The Reh Center for Entrepreneurship, part of Clarkson’s David D. Reh School of Business, trains you to obtain and manage startup funding and develop your ideas into a business.

The Shipley Center for Innovation accelerates the commercialization of innovations into the marketplace.

Amazon | BMW | Boeing | Corning | CHANEL | Disney | ExxonMobil | GE Merrill Lynch | Microsoft | NASA | Pratt & Whitney | Procter & Gamble

CO-OPS AND INTERNSHIPS

Experience Everywhere Internships – Co-ops – Research

Clarkson students earn one of the highest rates of internships, co-ops and research positions across the U.S. and around the world.

To meet graduation requirements, each undergraduate student must complete a professional experience. The Career Center has the resources to help you find an internship or co-op that fits your interests and career goals. clarkson.edu/career

General Dynamics | IBM | Johnson & Johnson | Lockheed Martin Raytheon | SONY | Tesla | Whiting-Turner ... and many more.

Main Campus Potsdam, New York Clarkson’s main campus is located in Northern New York in the village of Potsdam — a classic college town on the banks of the Raquette River, not far from the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park. Treelined streets and historic red sandstone buildings give a friendly look to an array of modern stores and restaurants within walking distance of campus. The Potsdam campus houses both master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as all of the University’s bachelor’s degree programs.

The Main Campus Offers: • Research facilities.

• Research/teaching assistantships.

• On-site laboratories.

• Faculty-mentor programs.

• University housing.

Student Life From clubs to the comforts of home Learning continues even after you’ve left the classroom. Clarkson’s 250+ clubs provide a wide range of opportunities, activities and initiatives. Find them all at knightlife.clarkson.edu.

The “voice” of our diverse and talented graduate student population — the Graduate Student Association — also provides unique programming and exclusive opportunities across all Clarkson campuses. The Capital Region Campus (CRC) provides easy access to major metropolitan locations throughout the northeastern U.S.

ON CAMPUS

Capital Region Campus Schenectady, New York Clarkson’s Capital Region Campus (CRC) in Schenectady, New York, is a satellite campus that offers graduate and professional degrees, with evening on-site courses. Centrally located to many of the University’s corporate partners in research, graduate education, talent development and alumni networking, the campus is conveniently accessible via train, plane and car. The campus is less than 30 minutes from the state capital in Albany and less than three hours from New York City, Syracuse and Boston.

The Capital Region Campus Offers: • Outstanding faculty who are industry professionals.

• Merit scholarships.

Athletics From the gym to Division I • Nineteen men’s and women’s varsity teams • Numerous intramural and club sports — more than 80 percent of Clarkson students play intramural sports, like basketball, hockey, football, soccer and volleyball Clarkson attracts the serious athlete as well. With nationally recognized NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey teams, and 18 Division III sports, Clarkson owns a rich, competitive athletic tradition.

RESEARCH

What is Clarkson Ignite?

Clarkson’s Ignite initiative puts invention and collaboration at the center of the educational experience. Our interdisciplinary style of research and scholarship stretches across all disciplines and levels.

At its core, it serves as an innovation ecosystem that connects students to faculty, staff, alumni and community leaders. How? Through shared space aimed at stimulating intellectual curiosity, developing entrepreneurial mindsets and skillsets, expanding firsthand learning, and forging social and professional connections.

Our community houses the following centers, which engage in high-caliber research. See clarkson.edu/research for more information.

• Clarkson Center for Complex Systems Science (C3S2).

• The Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP).

• Center for Air Resources Engineering & Science (CARES).

• Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR).

• The Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science & Technology (CREST).

• The Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSES).

• The Shipley Center for Innovation.

• Reh Center for Entrepreneurship.

Undergraduate Application Requirements • Common Application (apply.commonapp.org) • Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets and national exam scores (if applicable).

• Two letters of recommendation.

• Copy of your current passport.

• SAT or ACT score reports (Clarkson SAT code is 2084.

Clarkson ACT code is 2698.)

• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports.

• Certification of Finances Form (PDF) and supporting bank statement.

Important Undergraduate Admissions Deadlines December 1

Submit application for early decision

January 15

Submit application for general admission

*Visit clarkson.edu/admissions for specific guidelines and important dates for scholarship deadlines.

Student Visa Support Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who need to secure a student visa are required to provide proof of funding for their studies.

• Undergraduate applicants should provide funding information as part of their application for admission.

• Graduate applicants can provide financial documentation after the offer of admission once financial support decisions are made.

Self-funded students should complete the Certification of Finances Form, which shows the specific amount of funding needed to meet all educational and personal expenses for one year of study. Students enter all of their sources of support, including Clarkson funding. The student and sponsor(s) sign the form, and return it along with bank statements documenting the availability of funds.

Students sponsored by their home government or other scholarship program should provide a letter from the agency indicating the amount of support available for each year.

For questions about these requirements, contact the International Center at clarkson.edu/international-center.

ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Graduate Application Requirements • Online application (graduate. clarkson.edu/apply).

• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports.

• All postsecondary transcripts.

• Statement of Purpose (250-500 words).

• GRE or GMAT Test Scores.

• Two to three letters of recommendation.**

• Resume/CV.

**Number required varies by program.

Important Graduate Admissions Deadlines: Clarkson accepts applications to most graduate programs on an ongoing basis, with the exception of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. For all other programs, complete applications are continuously reviewed on a space-available basis for all upcoming terms (intakes).

To ensure timely review of application materials and offers of assistantship, some programs provide recommended deadlines.

Learn more and apply online at clarkson.edu/graduate-admissions.

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+1 518-631-9866 gradintl@clarkson.edu

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Office of International Graduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Holcroft House Box 5605 8 Clarkson Avenue Potsdam, NY 13699 USA

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