Clarkson offers 50 programs of study within three schools: the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, the School of Business, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Our historic strengths in business, engineering, liberal arts, and science remain at the core of the curriculum. But these programs have also been combined into cross-disciplinary majors, such as engineering and management, environmental science and policy, and digital arts and sciences.

Clarkson University » Admission

Freshman Application
Transfer Application
International Freshman Application
Clarkson School Application (early admission)
Graduate School Application

There are several different applications to choose from depending on your situation. If you are sure which application is for you, please proceed to the menu below. If you are not sure about which one is for you, please read the descriptions below, or call us at 1-800-527-6577 and we'll help you choose.

Clarkson University will waive the $50 application fee for all students that apply on-line using the Common Application.

Freshman Application
If you are a high school student or have not attended college before, and you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, please use one of the applications directly below.

Please complete:
The Common Application AND The Common Application Supplement Form
(The Common Application Supplement Form is required for students who apply using the Common Application)
OR

• Printable Common Application
• Printable Supplement

International Freshman Application
If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) and you are in high school or have never attended college before, please use one of the applications directly below.

Please complete:
The Common Application AND The Common Application Supplement Form
(International Common Application Supplement Form: required for students who apply using the Common Application (available on-line or printable) Please fill this out ONLY if you have already submitted your application.)
OR

• Printable Common Application
• Printable International Supplement

Transfer Application
If you are already in college inside or outside of the U.S., please use this application:

• On-line Transfer Application
• REQUIRED Dean of Students Recommendation Form

The Clarkson School - Early Admission Program
If you are a high school junior who would like to spend your senior year in college, please use this application:

• On-line Clarkson School Application

Graduate School Application
If you are interested in graduate study, please click below to find out more information about your specific field.

Online Applications

• Graduate School Applications
• School of Business - MBA

Downloadable

• School of Arts & Sciences (pdf) 
• School of Engineering (pdf)

Request More Information
Not ready to apply? Need more information about Clarkson? Contact us by filling out this form:

• Request More Information