Undergraduate Admissions FAQs | Clarkson University (2024)

Clarkson will be working closely with Guidance Departments throughout the summer to ensure that we receive your Final High School transcript. If there are delays, please notify your Admissions Counselor so that we can follow up.

Clarkson’s Deposit Deadline is May 1! However, we understand the challenges that students may face when making a decision. If you feel that you need additional time, please contact your Admissions Counselor.

A great way to ensure that all of your questions are answered is to contact your Admissions Counselor! We want you to make an informed decision about where you will attend Clarkson, and your Admissions Counselor will be the best person to help get all of your questions answered. They will also be happy to connect you with other faculty and staff.

Your Admissions Counselor is truly your “one stop shop” for all of your admissions and financial aid questions! They will be happy to answer any questions that you have regarding the financial aid award that you received, what your next steps are, and anything else you may have questions on! We also recommend reading over the Financing Plan Information Packet that you received with your Financial Aid Award earlier this Spring - this is a great tool that will help you navigate your options in regards to your remaining invoice.

Orientation and Move-In Weekend will be August 24 and 25. Classes will begin on August 28th with some students arriving several days prior for Move-In Day and Orientation. You can also view our semester academic calendar.

For the 2022-2023 application year (students applying for Spring 2023 or Fall 2023 admission), Clarkson will be test optional. Application materials required will be two letters of recommendation, official transcripts and a personal statement.

Clarkson will accept scores of 4 and 5 on AP tests within our current awarding parameters. IB testing is scheduled, but the IB website indicates that adjustments may be made. No matter how testing takes place, we will not change awarding policy. Missing IB exams will not matter as long as the student meets the IB requirements as IB will still grade on the normal 1-7 scale.

We understand that many schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!

No, it is not too late to apply. Our application deadlines are December 1 and July 1 respectively. We review applications on a rolling basis so please reach out if you need an extension on these dates.

We recognize that it may be difficult to submit all required application materials. If you are still unable to access these materials, we will take unofficial transcripts to make an admission decision.

We understand that many schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!

Yes, please check out our visit page to learn more about our transfer events.

Please reach out to our transfer admissions office at tradmission@clarkson.edu and we will conduct a credit evaluation.

Clarkson will accept scores of 4 and 5 on AP tests within our current awarding parameters. IB testing is scheduled, but the IB website indicates that adjustments may be made. No matter how testing takes place, we will not change awarding policy. Missing IB exams will not matter as long as the student meets the IB requirements as IB will still grade on the normal 1-7 scale. Taking challenging courses is very important however, our admissions team understands that you may not be able to take the final exams. The same principle applies to A-level testing, which will be considered for admission and subsequently for transfer credit.

We understand that some schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!