Welcome. At Clark, you’re welcome from the moment you frst set foot on campus. Our community is diverse, creative, and intellectually daring, and enriched by the wide variety of backgrounds our students bring. Here, we challenge you to imagine a better world — and then create it.

ACADEMICS

LEEP, Liberal Education & Efective Practice, is Clark’s approach to experiential learning. Be a part of small, discussion-based classes and then take your knowledge of campus through research, internships, and Problems of Practice (POP) courses.

Education, untethered

“ The only way to learn what’s harming the water is to go to the water.”

Biology major Linnea Menin ’19 investigates the impact of pollutants on Walden Pond 100% of students complete a Capstone 55 POP courses address challenges beyond campus 100% of Clark students complete an internship or experiential learning opportunity \ . .

ACADEMICS

Majors*

Ancient Civilization Community, Global Political Science Youth, & Environmental Education Studies Studies Asian Studies Screen Studies Comparative History Biochemistry & Literature Sociology Molecular Biology International Computer Science Development Spanish Biology Economics & Social Change Student-Designed Chemistry English Management Studio Art Combined Mathematics Theatre Arts Languages Environmental Science Media, Culture, Women’s & French & & the Arts Gender Studies Francophone Music Studies Philosophy Physics Minors & Programs

Africana Studies Mathematical Our students’ interests are as varied and Comparative Race Biology & & Ethnic Studies Bioinformatics diverse as they are. Whether you know Computational Science Peace Studies exactly what you want to study or you’re Creative Writing Pre-health Advising still exploring, our curriculum gives you Pre-law Advising Education time to create your own path. (3/2) Urban Development & Social Change Ethics & Public Policy German Studies Health, Science, & Society Holocaust & Genocide Studies Innovation & Entrepreneurship Jewish Studies Latin American & Latino Studies Law & Society Marketing

* After declaring a major, students who wish to choose a minor may do so from either list FACULTY MENTORSHIP

We connect exceptional faculty members with bright students through collaborative work in the classroom, lab, and community. They’ll be your teachers and mentors, helping you navigate this important journey.

Distinguished professors, infuential mentors

“ At Clark, students have % a connection with their 94 of Clark faculty hold professors; they know them, doctoral degrees they interact with them, and they work in their labs. You know who they are, and 10 to1 they know your name. It’s student/faculty ratio not a 300-person class.”

Megan McIntyre ‘19

“ What I love most about Clark is witnessing the moment when students are set ablaze with intellectual discovery.”

Nicole Overstreet | Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

COLLABORATION

Naomi Gefken ’21 Favorite Coding Language: Julia

Abdur Rahman Muhammad ’20 Favorite Coding Language: Scheme Faustina Owusu ’21 Favorite Coding Language: Java Evan Hofman ’21 Favorite Coding Language: Solidity

Samuel Rubel ’20 Favorite Coding Language: C This Clark team earned top prizes at the Wellesley 2018 hackathon, “WHACK.” They worked around the clock to build apps focusing on some of the world’s toughest Daria Manea ’21 challenges, from climate Favorite Coding change to mental health. Language: Java

Akhmad Kurbanov ’21 Favorite Coding Language: Java

Alan Ruan ’21 Favorite Coding Language: C# ATHLETICS

“ I chose Clark because I was able to play two college varsity sports. Clark was the only school that aforded me that opportunity plus substantial fnancial aid.”

Environmental science major Olivia Barksdale ‘19

17•8•9 Varsity • Intramural • Club Teams 16% of students particpate in varsity athletics 100% of teams partake in community service ” The skills our student-athletes acquire in their athletic disciplines are lifelong tools they can use in the classroom and in their search for internships and jobs.” Trish Cronin | Director of Athletics and Recreation

Play like a Clark Cougar

NCAA Division III

Men’s Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis

Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

Intramural Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Fall Soccer, Racquetball, Softball, Volleyball

Club Basketball, Equestrian, Ice Hockey, Quidditch, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s), Volleyball

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Blessed with a rich history and energized by an ambitious vision for its future, Clark’s home in the heart of New England abounds with opportunities to live, learn, and play. New England’s second- largest city, Worcester is a hub for biotech, higher education, health care, and the arts, and is home to a thriving “pop-up” culture featuring concerts, exhibits, and food events. The city will be home to Polar Park and the minor league baseball team in 2021. If you want to roam farther, it’s a short ride to Boston and Providence, and about three hours to New York.

Worcester: a city on the rise

INTERNSHIPS

No matter what your career goals, gaining experience outside the classroom will help you refne your interests, build skills, and develop your professional network. Today’s employers are hungry for applicants who have proven they can succeed in professional settings. Internships provide the experience you need to stand out.

Put your knowledge into practice

“ My most memorable moment during my Amazon 100% of Clark students internship was when my complete an project fnally started internship or experiential learning functioning on its own. It felt opportunity. like magic once everything started to work together.”

Christian Rentsman ’18

“ This was the frst experience I had in a health care setting where I was actually seeing patients and talking to them. It was very reassuring as it made me realize that patient care is something I enjoy and can do well.”

Alaina Tabani ’20 | UMass Medical School intern

MASTER’S PROGRAM

Clark’s Accelerated B.A./Master’s Program gives qualifying undergraduates the opportunity to earn an advanced degree in fve years. You’ll take graduate-level courses during your senior year, fulflling some of the requirements of your master’s degree. The best part? Most ffth-year master’s programs are ofered tuition-free.

Earn your master’s tuition-free

Programs Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Geographic Information Science ofered Biology History Chemistry International Development Communication Management Community Development and Planning Physics Environmental Science and Policy Public Administration Finance Teaching Quincy Milton III ’20 conducts research on the coastline and will earn his master’s in biology through Clark’s tuition-free ffth-year program. He’s planning a career in environmental consulting. -CLARK TO-CAREER

Samantha Hughson ’19 Software engineer for Trip Advisor; Founder of Clark Women in STEM Our alumni succeed in the world because they spend four powerful years discovering how to change it for the better. As a Clark graduate, you’ll be poised for a life of purpose and integrity whether you attend graduate school, land a job at a dynamic company, or launch your own venture.

Engaged citizens of the world

A Clark education prepares students to 98% of Clark grads are move confdently and employed, in graduate thoughtfully through the school, or in service six months after world. Once they earn a graduation diploma, our graduates thrive as business leaders, educators, activists, entrepreneurs, and researchers.

“ What I really respect and value about my time at Clark was that the school focused on empowering students to explore and not be fxated on any rigid form of analysis, but really be open to the world around them. Clark wasn’t what was important — the student was important.”

Jefrey Lurie ’73 | Owner of the Philadelphia Eagles FINANCIAL AID

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clarku.edu A Clark education is an investment in your future $30,124 ”Attending Clark is an opportunity unlike any other, and we are Average aid awarded through committed to making our educational experience attainable scholarships and grants through a combination of need- and merit-based fnancial support. Our goal is to provide access to a diverse community of students without regard to socio-economic status, race, gender, geography, or any other factor outside of their academic 85% preparation, curiosity, motivation, and willingness to be a of students receive positive contributor.” fnancial aid Meredith Twombly | Vice President of Admissions & Financial Aid Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Worcester, MA Permit No. 1886 Admissions Ofce 950 Main Street | Worcester MA 01610 1-800-GO-CLARK • clarku.edu

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