The Clarkson community includes undergraduate students from more than 40 countries and features a culturally diverse faculty.
Undergraduate International Students
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 The Wallace H. Coulter 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.
Admission Deadlines
| Fall Admission | ||
| December 1 | *Early Decision | |
| January 15 | Regular Decision | |
| Spring Admission | ||
| January 15 | Regular Decision | |
International Transfer Students
If you are transferring to Clarkson from another college, university or polytechnic, please refer to Transfer Admission Requirements for more information.
Applying Under the Early Decision Plan - Early Decision
Financial Aid - Clarkson offers partial scholarships and loans to qualifying international students.
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 Undergraduate 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.