How to Apply as a Transfer Student

Complete ONE of the applications listed below:

• Clarkson Transfer Application (online)
• Common Application (online)

You will also need to submit the following supporting materials:

• Dean of Students Recommendation Form *needs to be completed prior to enrollment.
• Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. (If you attended college outside of New York State, please provide course descriptions.)
• Letters of recommendation. While not required, Clarkson will consider recommendations during the application review process. These recommendations can come from a professor, an employer, a former teacher, a coach or another professional.
• Personal statement (250-500 words) describing a special interest, experience or achievement that is important or meaningful to you.
• All transfer students are REQUIRED to submit a final high school transcript. This is required for federal aid and will not be taken into consideration for admissions unless the criteria below for credits is not met.

If you have earned fewer than 24 hours of credit at your current college or university, you will also need to supply the following information:

• Official high school record.
• Test optional: SAT/ACT scores. If submitted, the scores will be taken into consideration during the admissions process. Clarkson also accepts self-reported test scores.
  • Clarkson SAT code: 2084
  • Clarkson ACT code: 2698

Step 1: Complete one of the applications below

• Clarkson Transfer Application
• Common Application

Step 2: Submit the following supporting materials

• Dean of Students Recommendation Form (needs to be completed prior to enrollment).
• Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. If you attended college outside of New York State, please provide course descriptions.
• Letters of recommendation are not required but will be considered during the application review process. The recommendations can come from a professor, employer, former teacher, coach or another professional.
• Personal statement (250-500 words) describing a special interest, experience or achievement that is important or meaningful to you.
• All transfer students must submit a final high school transcript. This is required for federal aid and will not be taken into consideration for admission unless you have earned fewer than 24 hours of credit at your current college or university. All transcripts should be translated.
• Official English proficiency test scores, unless you are applying from a country with English testing waivers. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are:
  • TOEFL: 80
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test: 115
  • PTE: 56

Step 3: Additional information for the application

If you have earned fewer than 24 hours of credit at your current college or university, you will need to submit:

• Official high school record.
• Test optional: SAT/ACT scores. If submitted, the scores will be taken into consideration during the admissions process. Clarkson also accepts self-reported test scores.
  • Clarkson SAT code: 2084
  • Clarkson ACT code: 2698
• If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are likely going to need a student visa. For more information, please visit the International Center to learn more about this process.
• To receive an I-20, you will need to show proof of financial support. There are two ways to do that:
  • Complete and return the Certificate of Finance Form. This will appear on your checklist in the admission portal.
  • Provide a certified letter from your sponsor indicating the amount of support available for each year along with a supporting letter from a bank official.