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Are you ready to take the first step toward becoming a Clarkie?

To start your application, begin here. First-year applicants can now choose to apply through either the Common App or the Coalition App with Scoir. We have no preference for which method you use, but please submit only one application.

First-Year Common App
First-Year Coalition App with Scoir

Applying as a transfer student?

What do we look for in an application? Learn more about required materials and admissions criteria:

Our Process and Timeline

Deadlines and Important Dates

Decision Application Deadline Notification Release
Early Decision I November 1 Late December
Early Action November 1 Mid-January
Early Decision II January 15 Early February
Regular Decision January 15 Late March
Transfer – Fall Semester Start Rolling, February 1 – May 1 Rolling, within 4 weeks
Transfer – Spring Semester Start Rolling, September 1 – November 1 Rolling, within 4 weeks
First-Year – Spring Semester Start Rolling, September 1 – November 1 Rolling, within 4 weeks

 

Admissions Rounds

Early Decision I and II are binding agreements for first-year students who are certain that Clark is their first choice. If admitted, you must enroll at Clark and withdraw your applications to other schools.

Applying Early Decision to Clark

Early Action is non-binding and allows first-year students to apply in the fall and receive their decision and financial aid award by January. Since you can apply Early Action to multiple colleges and universities, you’ll have more time and flexibility to explore all your options.

Regular Decision applications are due by January 15, and we typically notify students of our decisions by mid-to-late March. This option is available to both U.S. and international students.

Each year, Clark welcomes about 75 new transfer students combined in the fall and spring semesters. Admissions deadlines are rolling each semester (see table).

Over 15% of Clark’s students come from outside the U.S. each year. If English is not your native language, you will need to submit an official TOEFLDuolingo, or IELTS score report. We will consider your English proficiency holistically, based on your scores, transcript, essay, and letters of recommendation. We also strongly encourage all applicants to sit for an interview. This is especially important for applicants who do not speak English as a native language.

Each year, Clark admits over 50 first-year and transfer students for spring admission. This term is becoming popular among first-year students who prefer to take a semester off or do a gap semester before starting college.
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Interviews

Interviews are recommended but not required for all applicants. We offer them both in person and online year-round. (Tip: Schedule your interview early, as slots can fill up quickly during peak times.)

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Financial Aid

Financial aid applications are due along with your admission application. Domestic applicants must submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile for need-based aid, while international applicants need to submit the CSS Profile. All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based aid, with no additional application required.

Questions?

Your admissions counselor is ready to assist you through this process.

Contact Information

Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions Office
Office Hours
  • 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

    Selected Saturdays in the Fall and Spring