Clarkson University

Clarkson University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Clarkson University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Clarkson University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 78% of students who start college at Clarkson University graduate within six years.

Clarkson University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Clarkson University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Clarkson University?

Clarkson University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Clarkson University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Clarkson University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Clarkson University

When choosing a major, Clarkson University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Clarkson University.

Student Designed Majors

Clarkson University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Clarkson University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Clarkson University

Clarkson University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clarkson University

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Does Clarkson University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Clarkson University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Clarkson University Have An Online Program?

✅ Clarkson University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Clarkson University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Clarkson University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Clarkson University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Clarkson University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Clarkson University.

Does Clarkson University Require Internships?

❌ Students at Clarkson University are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Clarkson University

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Clarkson University Library

The main library on campus is the Harriet Call Burnap Memorial Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Clarkson University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Clarkson University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Clarkson University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Clarkson University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Clarkson University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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