Follow this checklist to prepare for your enrollment at Clark University.
Confirming Enrollment and Immigration
Fill Out Your Enrollment Reply Form
Pay Your Enrollment Deposit
- All accepted students are required to pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit in order to confirm their enrollment. The deposit gets credited to your first semester’s tuition bill. You can make your deposit payment by credit or debit card in your application portal. If you need to pay your deposit via wire transfer, please contact our office for further assistance.
- Questions should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com
Activate Your Clark Email Address
- Within 3 business days of paying your enrollment deposit, instructions on how to activate your Clark username and password will be posted on your application portal. Once your Clark email is activated, you will start receiving important updates from the Clark community.
- Please be sure to regularly check both your personal email and your Clark email for communications from Clark University.
- Questions should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com
Request your I-20 as an International Accepted Student
- Within 5 business days of activating your Clark email address, the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) will send a message to your Clark email (NOT your personal email) inviting you access the ISSO portal. You will be asked to submit the following documents in order to request your I-20:
- A copy of your most current passport
- Bank statement (no more than 6 months old)
- If the bank statement is not in your name, you must also submit the Clark University Affidavit of Support
- ISSO will next be asking you to complete the “Proof of Funding” process. They will send you an estimated cost of attendance for your first academic year. Once all required documents are submitted, ISSO will process and issue your I-20 within 5 business days.
- Questions should be directed to ISSO (International Students & Scholars Office) at ISSO@bjjl876543.com
Start Your Visa Process as an International Student
- Once you receive your I-20 from ISSO, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee and schedule your visa appointment at the nearest US embassy/consulate.
- Additional questions should be directed to ISSO (International Students & Scholars Office) at ISSO@bjjl876543.com
Housing and Documentation
Plan Your Housing
Complete Health Requirements
- Massachusetts law 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, upload them to your Clark student portal as immunization forms.
- 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.
Submit Your Official, Final Transcripts
- All students must submit their official, final bachelor’s degree transcript before the first day of classes. This transcript must confirm a degree has been earned, reflect your final grades, and come directly from your institution.
Please review the following options:
- Electronic submission: Your university can send your transcript via secure electronic delivery service to gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com
- In-person submission: You may bring your transcript with you to campus. The transcript must be sealed in an envelope stamped by your university. During the week before classes, the Graduate Admissions team will be available to process your documents.
- Mail submission: Your university can mail hard copies of your transcript to the following address. We recommend using a mail service that allows you to track delivery:
Clark University
Office of Graduate Admissions, Carriage House
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610 USA
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Submit Your Official English Scores as an International Accepted Student
- Please reach out to your test center to have your official test scores sent electronically to gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com This process may be delayed if you used different emails for your English test and for your application. If you are submitting your official TOEFL scores, our ETS code is 5969.
- Questions should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com
Course Registration and First Semester Billing
Register For Courses
- You can connect with your academic department to ensure that you understand your degree requirements and take the correct classes during your first semester.
- Questions regarding course registration should be directed to your academic department. If you do not know who your department contact information, please connect with Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com
Complete Your Prerequisites
- Students admitted to School of Management programs may need to complete prerequisite courses before the first day of classes. If you have any outstanding prerequisites, you will receive an email notification 如何完成你的指示 prerequisites. You can also check your application status portal “updates” section to see if you have prerequisites.
- Questions should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@bjjl876543.com
Receive Your First Semester Bill
- Your first semester bill will be calculated after registering for your courses. You will receive an email when your bill is available, typically about 6 weeks before the start of classes. You will have approximately 4 weeks to pay your balance. You will not receive a bill if you do not register for classes. You can review student billing information here.
- Questions should be directed to the Student Accounts Office at SAccounts@bjjl876543.com
Plan Your Arrival and Orientation
Plan Your Travel as an International Accepted Student
- Getting to Worcester is easier than ever, and we are here to help make your arrival smooth and enjoyable. For one day prior to International Student Welcome, the International Center offers free transportation from Boston Logan International Airport to Clark’s campus in Worcester, MA.
- If you’re traveling on other dates, there are a variety of other transportation options including public transportation, taxis, 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.
- Please note, Clark University does not offer temporary housing for when you first arrive in the country. You must secure housing before you arrive.
- Questions should be directed to the International Center at internationalcenter@bjjl876543.com
Attend International Student Welcome Week
- International Student Welcome (ISW) is your chance to explore campus and Worcester, get to know your future classmates and faculty, obtain 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 social activities to get you settled into life at Clark.
- More information can be found on the website here.
- Questions should be directed to internationalcenter@bjjl876543.com
Attend Academic Orientation
- This will be hosted by your academic department a few days before classes begin. More information will be sent to your Clark student email.
- Questions should be directed to your academic department.
First Day of Classes
- Check Clark’s academic calendar for class dates. Please refer to your course schedule on your Clark student portal to see where your classes are located. You can view the campus map to find your class location.
- Questions should be directed to your academic department.
