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Accomplish your dreams at Clarkson University, and gain the skills to innovate a more sustainable world. You will find all you need to become a leader for tomorrow.
There is a reason we are considered a "hidden gem" university — the Clarkson University experience is like no other. You may be challenged in your field of study, but we are a collaborative community, and other students and our faculty will work with you along the way to help you achieve your academic goals. We offer unparalleled research opportunities, exciting hands-on experiences like co-ops and internships and an engaged, tight-knit community of talented students like you. Come be a part of it.
We understand that applying to colleges can be overwhelming. We have streamlined the application process to make it as easy as possible. You will have a Clarkson Portal to keep you in the loop throughout the review process. Read more on what steps you need to take to apply, including information about financial aid and scholarships.
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We don't believe there should be any barriers between you and your future. We work with you to find ways to make college affordable through scholarships, grants, awards and other options. We pride ourselves on being a best-value college, and our goal is for your education to have an incredible return on investment.
As a parent, you likely have questions about the college experience at Clarkson University. We are here to help guide you every step of the way. Learn more about key deadlines, financial aid, resources and support services at Clarkson.
School counselors are an integral part of the Clarkson admission process. From demystifying requirements to submitting final high school transcripts, we are here to make your job easier. If your student is interested in Clarkson or has already applied, you can find important resources to help them with their decision.
One of the main reasons I chose Clarkson is just the opportunities Clarkson has. They have so many different partnerships with major businesses. With Clarkson, there's a high guarantee of finding a job after graduation. That was a big motivator.
Autumn Rose Lennon '22, BS in Civil Engineering
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Your future should have no limits. That's why we work with you to make your college experience affordable through scholarships, grants, work-study, loans and other sources of financial aid.
At Clarkson University, we work with you to ensure there are no barriers between you and your future. We pride ourselves on making college affordable through financial aid, scholarships and other funding programs. 98% of our students receive financial aid and our 3,100 current students have received over $100 million in aid from Clarkson.
Current Clarkson undergraduate and graduate students can take advantage of a variety of microcredential offerings while pursuing bachelor's, master's and PhD programs.
As an employer, you're aware of how ongoing training benefits your staff and your organization as a whole. But, developing effective programs takes time. When you partner with Clarkson to create micro-credential programs, you'll join a group of companies like IBM, Siemens and Turner Construction that utilize our expertise and hands-on instruction to upskill their workers and remain competitive in their respective industries.
Clarkson's Construction and Engineering Management program is an example of how Clarkson works closely corporate partners. Faculty have worked with Turner Construction on a series of Microcredentials for our current students and as well as employees of the company. As a corporate member of the Advisory Board for the program, Turner gives students the opportunity to learn alongside professionals in short courses designed to teach real life problems seen on actual job sites. At the end of each Microcredential, students are presented with a digital badge that validates the skills they have learned and gives them the chance to apply their knowledge in a workforce setting. Watch the video to the left to find out more!
Microcredentials are bite-sized courses that deliver knowledge, skills and experiences. These credentials are stackable — which means you can compile multiple microcredentials to demonstrate your mastery of multiple skills.
At Clarkson, your microcredential class may be an online course, workshop or internship. You'll demonstrate your mastery of the topic through expert-designed assessments. Once you earn a microcredential, you can share it on your résumé, LinkedIn, an electronic portfolio or anywhere you want to show employers what you know and can do.
Most microcredential courses require a total of 10-12 hours to complete but vary based on the skill or competency.
You'll get a digital badge issued through Open Badge Factory that demonstrates proof of your microcredential. Open Badge Factory is recognized as a trusted leader in the field. After finishing your first microcredential, you'll be able to post your digital badge directly on many electronic platforms or share a link anywhere.
All Clarkson microcredential modules and courses are led by Clarkson faculty, staff and alumni, as well as industry experts.
Clarkson offers microcredentials that complement each student's degree and give their job prospects an even bigger boost.
Find out more about the microcredentials we offer below.
The skills you need are within reach. Contact Clarkson today to learn more about our microcredential courses.
Email: microcredentials@clarkson.edu
Earn a valuable credential, fill in a missing piece of your professional background or try an online class before enrolling in a degree program.
Tap the power of Clarkson University to deliver microcredential programs tailored to your business. Join partners like IBM, Siemens and Turner Construction and build a training program that helps your business and employees grow.
Our online graduate degree programs are valuable professional development credentials that are recognized anywhere. Earn a degree online while you work, and set yourself up for advancement or a brand-new career. Choose from programs in business, engineering, education, healthcare, the sciences and more.
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Need information about how to register for Clarkson's professional development opportunities? Do you have ideas about potential new micro-credentials or want to work with us as a corporate partner? Contact us at microcredentials@clarkson.edu.
Clarkson's graduate programs are investments that deliver returns for a lifetime. Learn more today.
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You have a clear career path pictured — why not pursue it? Clarkson’s accelerated, dual and joint degree programs between our own schools or with area colleges and universities outline the route toward your goals.
Explore 4+1 programs, dual graduate degrees and programs administered in conjunction with Albany College of Law, Albany Medical College, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Siena College or Union College.
Clarkson's David D. Reh School of Business offers a dual degree option with the Master of Business Administration program so students can earn two degrees simultaneously with the completion of an additional 15-21 credits. The MBA can be completed as a dual degree with our MS in Applied Data Science.
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The Reh School of Business offers a combined degree program for the MBA in Healthcare Management and MS in Healthcare Data Analytics. Students can work towards both degrees simultaneously and can obtain both degrees by completing 19 course.
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Clarkson's MS in Applied Data Science can be completed as a dual degree with our MBA.
Clarkson offers a number of 4+1 programs for undergraduate students looking to easily transition from their undergraduate studies into a graduate program.
Clarkson has partnerships with reputable colleges and universities in the area to offer accelerated, dual and joint degree programs for motivated students. Clarkson currently partners with the following institutions:
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Your degree meets real-world needs — because our 40-plus graduate programs are built with input from leaders in business, engineering, education, the health professions and the sciences.
Pursue a graduate degree full time or around your career and other responsibilities. Build a Clarkson degree into your life:
Our 640-acre main campus in Potsdam is home to 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, split between locations in downtown Potsdam and the "Hill." Our research-intensive programs in engineering and the sciences, as well as our clinical healthcare programs are aimed at full-time master's and PhD students. Our professional business MBA program is another great option.
Continue your education while balancing work and family commitments with Clarkson's 100-percent online and mostly-online programs, including master's degrees, certificates and micro-credentials. Progress at a pace that works for you — take just one class each term or complete your program faster by taking two or more classes at a time.
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Clarkson has forged partnerships with some of the nation's biggest industry players to educate their employees and advance development through research. As an employee-student of a partner organization, you'll have the opportunity to immediately apply your learning to your work while building a valuable professional network.
Want to read a student's perspective on being part of the graduate community at Clarkson? Need some help writing your personal statement for your application? Interested in learning what graduates are up to in their careers after earning their degrees? Our graduate blog series is here to help you navigate the graduate school search and application process.
Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions and help you through the application process. Contact us today to begin your graduate school journey!
The Office of Graduate Admissions
Phone: 518-631-9831
International Students: gradintl@clarkson.edu
Domestic Students: graduate@clarkson.edu
Clarkson’s Doctors Without Borders chapter offers an opportunity for students to gain medical experience in a developing country. Each year, a select group of students go abroad and work in clinics for two weeks, usually in late May to early June. Past locations have included Antigua, Guatemala; San Jose, Costa Rica; Cuzco, Peru; and Quito, Ecuador. Students work alongside nurses and physicians, which provides an opportunity to explore career paths in the medical field. Before departing, students are trained in taking patient vitals and refreshed on elementary Spanish skills. Throughout the year, the group does fundraising to lower the cost of the trip. Contact: cahillam@clarkson.edu.
Clarkson's Students Without Borders serves as an official organization for the students of the Physician Assistant program. On past trips, the group has partnered with nonprofit Los Rayos de Esperanza in Diriomo, Nicaragua, to provide care to surrounding medically underserved communities. Members of the group fundraise throughout the year in order to cover the costs of formulary and medical supplies, as well as trip costs. The group purchases most supplies in-country to boost the local economy further, streamline travel and improve efficiency at customs and border crossings. Contact: pa@clarkson.edu.
This dynamic program commences with a spring semester course (BY399) in Environmental Conservation & Sustainable Development. You'll learn about the country's background and current state of development, and the course culminates with a faculty-led experience in Kenya, where students will explore community-based approaches regarding the intersection of environmental conservation, social and economic development and healthcare delivery within a rapidly developing African country. Contact: Professor of Biology Tom Langen at tlangen@clarkson.edu.
You'll participate in a two- to three-week faculty-led trip while completing a three-credit-hour course, UNIV399 Global Experience. The semester prior to travel, you'll attend class to learn about the specific cultural and business practices of your chosen country.
While traveling, you'll experience international business through a variety of visits to local companies. These programs are offered to all majors, but preference is given to business majors.
While our Global Business Program trips vary from year to year, many of our destinations have become staples of the program. Here is a sampling of trips led in recent years:
Visiting four cities in three countries in less than two weeks, the Southeast Asia trip explored the culture and business climate in one of the most economically and culturally dynamic regions of the world. Countries visited included Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Visits to the Italian cities of Bologna, Florence and Rome were the highlights of the Italy trip. Students were able to learn more about Italian businesses — including high-end industries like fashion, automobiles and wine — and sample some of their products. A tour of the Vatican topped off the trip.
On this trip focused on socio-economic development in East Africa, students were exposed to the challenges and opportunities of working in a globally diverse and integrated marketplace. Students visited a cross-section of businesses and governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as social and cultural locales.
This 10-day trip featured stops in Shanghai and Beijing, meeting with companies to better understand what "doing business in China" really means. Students also visited universities and met Chinese business students, experienced authentic Chinese cuisine and climbed the Great Wall.
Experiences included meeting with innovative companies utilizing cutting-edge business practices; traveling to Cairns to visit the Tjapukai Aboriginal Village; getting close to kangaroos, penguins and koalas; snorkeling and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef; touring Melbourne and Monash University; and touring the Sydney Opera House and climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
During this trip to Germany and the Czech Republic, students visited various types of companies to better understand their business cultures and practices. They took in the famed architecture; were inspired by the likes of Wagner, Strauss and Klee; visited Nuremberg and toured the baroque buildings, gothic churches and scenic streets of these timeless cities.
Students made stops in Santiago, Chile, and in Argentina, where they visited the cities of Mendoza and Buenos Aires and the famous Iguazu Falls. The nearly two-week trip included meetings with a wide array of companies, from local small businesses and business incubators to IBM and one of the largest wine producers in the world. Students also enjoyed several cultural activities along the way.
Students explored the influence of culture, politics, institutions and history on business in Croatia. They toured the country and met Croatian businesspeople, from small business owners to firm managers and economists. They also met members of the U.S. Foreign Service, students and journalists. Visits to beautiful landmarks were also included.
Students visited Edinburgh, Glasgow and St. Andrews in Scotland, with emphasis given to innovation and globally impactful businesses spanning from transportation to technology and beyond. Then, in the Netherlands, students visited Amsterdam and Zwolle (among others), with a focus on innovation and globally impactful enterprises. Students visited and contrasted a variety of businesses and immersed themselves in culture, history, unique geography and more.
I took a trip to Bangkok, Thailand, the summer after my junior year, and it was such an incredible experience. I am so glad students are presented with the opportunity to travel the world with Clarkson.
Emily Wisnewski '23
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Learn about Triniti's experience as a Buisness student on an abroad trip to study foreign buisness practices.
