Clarkson University

THE CLARKSON SCHOOL: Founded in 1978, the Clarkson School is a special division of Clarkson University that provides an opportunity for talented secondary school students to begin university study early, usually in their senior year. Students attend classes as regular college freshmen, have access to everything the University offers. Upon completion of the one-year program, they continue as sophomores at Clarkson and are admitted with advanced standing to other universities. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/tcs/. HONORS PROGRAM: The Honors Program offers unique academic challenges and opportunities to 30 exceptional students each year. The program builds critical problem-solving skills through special classes and research experiences. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/honors/. FIRST-YEAR OPTIONS: First-year students who are undecided about a major can elect to enroll in business studies, engineering studies, science studies, or university studies in order to explore alternative fields of study before deciding on a specific major. ROTC: Clarkson offers both US Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps programs that include scholarship opportunities. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/academics/rotc.html. STUDY ABROAD: Clarkson offers students the opportunity to study abroad at one of 55 universities in 28 countries around the world. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/career/students/study_exchange/. INTERNSHIPS & COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: Clarkson's Common Experience Curriculum requires each undergraduate student to complete a Professional Experience and many choose to do so through Clarkson's successful co-op and internship program. PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM: Students who complete Clarkson's pre-physical therapy undergraduate concentration can be accepted directly into the University's accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/premedical/prept.html. PRE-PROFESSIONAL ADVISING: Pre-dentistry, pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant and pre-veterinary medicine. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/biology/undergraduate/health_science.html. SPEED: In Clarkson’s SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design) program, students can join one of more than a dozen student-run and faculty-advised project-based engineering design teams that compete in national collegiate competitions. More at http://www.clarkson.edu/speed/. LIVING/LEARNING COMMUNITY: Theme housing at Clarkson is a great choice for incoming students. These communities provide academic and social support, relationship building and leadership opportunities based on common interests. Themes include: Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE); Women in Engineering, Science & Technology (WEST); Outdoor Enthusiast; Clarkson CABIN (Communing and Bonding in Nature); FIRST Robotics; Pre-Health LLC; International Village; Unity House (LGBT); Engagement & Initiative LLC.