Go to ClarkU homepage. Open mobile navigation menus. Open Search Bar Accepted Students GET CONNECTED Upcoming accepted student events To connect with students coming from your home country, contact our team. Join our Accepted Student Facebook group CONNECT WITH US Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on LinkedIn Welcome Accepted Graduate Students Congratulations on your acceptance to Clark University! We look forward to welcoming you. The Graduate Admissions team, along with the entire Clark community, is here to support you as you move forward with this process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Ready to get started? Follow the new student checklist below to prepare for your enrollment at Clark University. Confirm your enrollment: Accept your offer of admission and pay your tuition deposit to secure your place in your program. Once your deposit has been processed, you will receive instructions from the Graduate Admissions Office on how to activate your Clark email account. Please be sure to check your Clark email. You cannot register for classes without activating your Clark email account. International Students – Receive your I-20: After you accept the offer of admission and pay the enrollment deposit, upload the following to your application portal: A copy of your passport identification page Bank statement (no more than six months old) If the bank statement is not in your name, you must complete the Clark University Signed Affidavit of Support form. Your information will be reviewed by Clark University’s International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). Once all appropriate documents are received and reviewed, the ISSO will issue an I-20 or DS-2019 form so you can apply for a student visa. International Students – Start your visa process: Once you have received your I-20 from Clark, pay the SEVIS fee and schedule your visa interview at the nearest US Embassy/Consulate. Plan your housing: At Clark, our graduate students have the option of either university-owned on campus housing or a variety of affordable off campus housing options in the Worcester area. Please visit Graduate Housing for information about on campus housing. Please check our Graduate Housing Guide for information on off campus housing. Complete health requirements: Massachusetts requires that all college students within the state show a complete record of immunity against communicable disease. To ensure the best health for you and all Clark students, you will need to have your health care provider complete the required graduate immunization forms. Once you have the complete forms, please upload them to your portal as Immunization Forms. The deadline to submit immunization forms for Fall Semester is July 1. Per Massachusetts state law, full-time international students must be enrolled in Clark’s student health insurance plan. Health insurance will be included in your first semester bill. Domestic students may waive the university’s student health insurance with proof of comparable coverage by a private health insurance plan. If you choose to waive Clark’s health plan, you must submit our insurance waiver to provide proof of insurance coverage prior to registering for classes. The deadline to submit the health insurance waiver for Fall Semester is July 1. Register for classes: We know that one of the most exciting parts of planning to attend graduate school is figuring out what classes you are going to take. At Clark, your academic adviser will work with you one-on-one to ensure that you understand your degree requirements and take the right classes during your first semester. Fall registration begins on May 10, 2021 for Arts/Science students and July 1, 2021 for IDCE, SPS, and SOM students. Receive your first semester bill: After registering for classes, your first semester bill will be automatically generated in July. The Student Accounts Office at Clark is here to help with any questions regarding due dates, billing, and payment plans. Plan your travel: Getting to Worcester is easier than ever and we are here to help make your arrival smooth and enjoyable. For select days prior to orientation, Clark will offer free transportation from Boston Logan International Airport. If you’re traveling on other dates, there are a variety of other transportation options including public transportation, taxi and ride-sharing from the airport in Boston. Worcester Regional Airport is also very close by if you are flying into another major U.S. city that offers direct flights to Worcester. Attend orientation: Orientation is your chance to explore campus and the city of Worcester, get to know your future classmates and faculty, get your Clark OneCard student ID , and learn about student services. You’ll attend a variety of academic and student services focused sessions as well as fun activities and shopping trips to get you settled into life at Clark. Graduate student orientation for Fall 2021 will be held August 16 – 18. Visit here for the full schedule. First day of class: Fall Semester classes begin on August 23, 2021. Visit here for the full academic calendar for Fall 2021 and beyond. Frequently Asked Questions Is the tuition deposit refundable? How do I defer my admission if I am unable to attend Clark for the term in which I was accepted? How long will it take to receive my I-20? How do I submit my official transcripts? What documents do I need to bring with me to orientation? What should I pack with me to live in Worcester? How can I obtain a parking permit on campus? Graduate Student Resources Whether you’re looking for help formatting your dissertation or want to learn more about renting a Zipcar on campus, our comprehensive list of resources has information on everything from academics to life at Clark. View Resources Worcester Living The second-largest city in New England, Worcester is a hub for biotech, higher education, health care, and the arts. Discover what makes our home a great place to live, learn, and play. Learn More Academic Catalog Clark’s academic programs, research centers and institutes, and emphasis on engaged scholarship give our graduate students the ability to lead effectively, manage responsibly, and make important contributions to their workplaces, communities, and the world. View Catalog Clark Bookstore Clark’s online bookstore makes it easy to shop for textbooks and other course materials. Log in with your Clark University account to view a personalized page of your courses and corresponding materials, or search by course. Learn More Information Technology Services Need help connecting to WiFi? Have a question about activating your Clark account? ITS has a variety of services and resources to help you get started. Help Desk staff provide the first line of assistance to you. Learn More International Students & Scholars Office ISSO staff advises international students, faculty members, scholars, and their dependents from over 80 countries on matters relating to immigration, as well as daily life in the United States. Learn More CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate Admissions OFFICE LOCATION Carriage House 123 Woodland Street Worcester, MA 01610 Office hours by appointment only. 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