Clarkson College allows applications from students who have been educated in another country who meet the admissions requirements established by the College.  Additional requirements from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) must be completed. Applications are reviewed based on the following criteria of academic performance, English proficiency and financial support.

  

The following application materials are necessary to complete your application for admission. 

  

Academic Requirements: 

• Completion of high school (secondary school) education equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. Cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all secondary school work and postsecondary (university) coursework of 2.5 and cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for math and science courses. Transcripts from all non-English speaking schools must be translated to English and must be official. Evaluation of credentials may be obtained from the Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. at www.ece.org or the International Education Research Foundation at www.ierf.org.

  

• ACT or SAT scores are not required for international admissions; however can bolster an application. Information regarding these tests may be available at www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com.

  

English Proficiency: 

This requirement applies to all individuals whose first language is not English, regardless of U.S. citizenship status or time spent in the United States. Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required. 

·          Minimum of 100 total score on the TOEFL iBT 

·          Minimum of 250 total score on the Computer-Based TOEFL with a 5.0 or higher essay rating 

·          Minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL with a 5.0 or higher essay rating 

  

Informa­tion about the TOEFL test can be obtained from: TOEFL, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08540 or at www.TOEFL.com. 

  

Financial Support:  

Each international applicant must provide statements of financial support from the bank or financial institution of the financial sponsor indicating that sufficient funds will be available for each year (12 months) of expected enrollment in the program. Funding must be shown in U.S. dollars showing at least $17,000. The amount does not include costs for travel to and from the student's home country. In the case of multiple sources of support for one student, separate certified statements are required from each sponsor's financial institution or scholarship agency indicating the amount of the contribution. Applicants will be required to make an advanced payment (as determined by the College) that will apply to their Clarkson College student accounts before an I-20 form will be issued. 

  

Application Deadlines:  

Fall semester: June 1       

Spring Semester: October 1       

Summer Semester: March 1 

  

Application Instructions: 

All application materials must be complete in order to review for acceptance to Clarkson College. Accepted students must open a student account at Clarkson College and make an advance payment of $10,000 U.S. dollars prior to issuing an  

I-20. 

  

Step 1.  Application:  Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission. Mail application to Clarkson College Office of Enrollment Services. 

  

Step 2.  Application Fee: The application fee is nonrefundable. Mail a check or money order to the Office of Enrollment Services payable to Clarkson College.  

  

Step 3.  Transcripts: Request official transcripts from your secondary school and all postsecondary institutions you have attended or are currently attending to the Office of Enrollment Services. Clarkson College will not accept transcripts issued directly to the student. Transcripts from all non-English speaking schools must be translated to English and must be official.  

  

Step 4.  TOEFL: Official TOEFL and TWE scores sent to the Office of Enrollment Services. 

  

Step 5.  Financial Support: Complete and submit the Financial Statement for International Students (PDF format).    

  

Step 6.  Health and Safety Requirements: In order to ensure protection for all persons, including students and patients, students at Clarkson College must complete certain health and safety requirements according to program needs. Accepted students must show proof of health insurance and meet the health and safety requirements (PDF format).  

  

Limitations on International Student Enrollments: 

Clarkson College does not offer non-degree course work or online education programs for non-U.S. citizens. 

  

Foreign Nurse Applicants: 

Clarkson College accepts enrollment applications from nurses whose education was acquired in a foreign country. Applicants are to follow the International Application requirements and application instructions. Additional requirements include: 

  

• Documentation of successful achievement of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) qualifying examination.
• Recommendation by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing.

  

  

Office of Enrollment Services

Clarkson College 

101 S. 42 Street 

Omaha, NE 68131-2739 

admiss@clarksoncollege.edu  

  

Call us today! 

800.647.5500 

402.552.3100 

  

  

Notice of Non-Discrimination 

Clarkson College complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, ethnicity, sex, veteran's status, or marital status in the administration of its educational programs and policies, financial aid, activities or other school administered programs. 

  

The Clarkson College Vice President of Operations coordinates compliance with regulations in the implementation of Title IX, Section 504 and the Age Act: Clarkson College, Attn: Vice President of Operations, 101 S. 42 St., Omaha, NE 68131-2739. Phone: 402.552.6109.