Clarkson University

Clarkson University is a private, four-year university in Potsdam, New York. Clarkson offers 95+ programs in engineering, business, arts, sciences, education and health professions that lead to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and advanced certificates.

Clarkson University Veteran & Military Support Programs

Clarkson University offers the following veteran and military support programs:

• Clarkson University is a GI Bill® approved school
• Does not have a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Awards credit for the CLEP exam, but not the DSST exam
• Approved for Tuition Assistance
• Clarkson University is a Yellow Ribbon school

Clarkson University is not a MyCAA approved school.

Unique Vet Offerings at Clarkson University

Veterans Student Success Program was created to support those students from the admissions process to career placement. This program has additional assistance from identified advocates in accommodative services, admissions, academic advising, counseling, financial aid, and international studies. The Veteran Student Success Program is designed as a bridge program, helping our veterans adjust from military to civilian life in an environment that is safe, accepting and appreciative of our veteran students.

Message from Clarkson University

As the third smallest nationally ranked research university, we are the institution of choice for more than 3,000 enterprising, high-ability undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in 50+ rigorous academic programs of study. Our faculty are on the leading edge of research of international relevance. Across the institution, faculty and students develop close, mentoring relationships and make lifelong connections that guide career success. Clarkson produces remarkably effective engineers, scientists, health professionals, business people, and creative leaders who easily engage ̫What̠s next?̦. We do it by creating an exceptionally demanding, boundary-spanning experience in an entrepreneurial community known for its core values, technology intensive resources, and appreciation of the Adirondack Park just outside our doorstep.