Clarkson University

Yes! Clarkson University's Indian student community hosts vibrant cultural events throughout the year which are open to everyone. Some of the main celebrations include Diwali, Festival of Lights and Holi, Festival of Colours.

Clarkson provides a multi-layered support system, peer mentors, buddy matches, Global Ambassadors ensuring incoming international students embark on their campus journey confidently and connectedly.                            

Yes, Clarkson's International Center provides the following services:

• I-20 issuance for F-1 visa
• Visa document checklist and SEVIS help
• Pre-arrival webinars and documentation assistance

Yes, part-time work especially research or teaching assistantships is recognised as valuable experience and can enhance student's resume and job opportunities after graduation.                            

International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. As per the New York State guidelines, student must be paid a minimum wage of USD 15 per hour.

Clarkson University believes that part-time work, when managed appropriately, does not negatively impact students' studies; rather, it is often encouraged for the significant benefits it offers.                            

It is a student's responsibility to check all the factors when selecting a house. Following things must be considered when finding off-campus housing:

• Safety should be the topmost priority for a student while finding off-campus housing.
• Graduate Student Association of the university offers various trustworthy resources to the students. Students can check the available options.
• Students must ensure to check the security services. Though the campus safety and security department works for on-campus as well as off-campus areas.
• Students should have easy access to transportation services. 

Clarkson University suggests the students to reach campus 2 weeks prior to the commencement of semester due to limited on-campus housing. However, the university suggests trustworthy resources for off-campus housing. Some of these are as follows:

• Collegiate Village of Potsdam
• Meadow East Apartments
• Crescent Meadows Apartments
• Garden Place Estates
• Swan Landing Associates
• Adirondack Quality Apartments
• Liberty Rental of Canton
• Your NY Home
• North Country Now
• Potsdam Living

Yes, Clarkson University offers on-campus housing facilities to international students. First year students are usually provided traditional-style housing. Juniors are offered suite-style housing, whereas seniors have apartment-style communities to reside in.

Yes, Clarkson University offers scholarships to international and Indian students. For undergraduate students, merit-based international scholarships can range from USD 2,000 (INR 1.7 L) up to USD 40,000 (INR 34.3 L) per academic year.
Note that Clarkson University does not offer any need-based scholarships to international students.