Undergraduate Admissions: Come to Campus

Preview Days

In addition to traditional campus visits, we offer a series of Preview Days, some with a specific theme or academic focus. Preview Day participants will also be able to take a tour of campus as part of the day's activities. More importantly, Clark's Preview Days allow you to hear from current students and faculty about what it means to be a member of the Clark community.

Please note that interviews are not available on Preview Days.


Salute to Scholars
Clark Majors by Shaun Holt '13

University Preview Days

Saturday, October 17, 2009 and Saturday, November 14, 2009

These days are designed for prospective students and their parents to learn what makes a Clark education distinctive. We have put together a schedule we hope will allow you too meet as many Clark students and faculty as possible and find out what they love about their Clark experience. These days will also include admissions and financial aid information, as well as opportunities to take a tour.  We hope you'll come and see how our Clark can become your Clark.


  • View a tentative schedule

    • 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration

      9:00 - 9:30 a.m Welcome to My Clark University

      Join us for a brief opening session where five representatives of the Clark community will welcome you to their Clark and tell you about their personal experience here.

      9:40 - 10:00 a.m. Connect: Meet Your Clarkie

      You'll be escorted with a small group of other visitors from the opening session to a classroom on campus by "Your Clarkie" -- a student volunteer who will be your personal connection to Clark for the day.

      10: 00 - 11:00 a.m. Learn: An Introduction to Clark

      Four presenters will rotate in to join your group for this hour and will each give a brief presentation about Admissions/Merit Scholarships, Academic Advising, Career Services and Community Engagement and Volunteering.

      11:10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Engage: Learning at Clark

      Visitors will choose between several presentations by a Clark faculty member and a student pair who will be discussing their work at Clark as well as general information about various departments on campus. More information to come.

      11:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Explore: Open Session

      Have lunch, take a tour, visit the Visual and Performing Arts department, hear about Athletics, talk to student researchers... it is all up to you during our final session. Take this time to really explore Clark and focus on what is of interest to you.

      11:40 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch in Higgins Cafe

      Grab some brunch in our all-you-care-to-eat dining room.

      11:40 - 2:00 p.m. Tours of Campus

      Meet our tourgides in the University Center to take a half-hour tour of Clark's residential and academic facilities.

      1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Student Research

      Posters will be on display outlining student research. Chat with the researchers themselves during this hour.

      1:00 - 1:30 and 1:30 - 2:00 p.m Study Abroad Information Session

      These half-hour presentations will introduce you to Clark's Study Abroad Office and opportunities.

      1:00 - 1:30 and 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Financial Aid Information Session

      These half-hour presentations will introduce you to Clark's need-based financial aid process.

      1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Athletics at Clark

      Drop in to meet coaches and student athletes in Clark's Kneller Center to talk about our athletics options.

      1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Visual and Performing Arts Tour

      This one hour tour will take you to Clark's two main V&PA buildings on campus.

      2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Student Life Panel

      End your day by attending a panel question and answer session with several current Clark students.  There will be cookies! 

      **Unfortunately, due to the high volume of visitors we receive on Preview Days, we are unable to offer interviews on these days.**

Register for a University Preview Day

View a photo slideshow from the October 17 Preview Day

Science Preview Day

Saturday, October 31, 2009

This day is designed to provide prospective students and their parents with an in-depth look at Clark's science and math programs. Sessions will include medical career advising, department exhibits, and hands-on lab demonstrations led by faculty. There will also be an admissions and financial information session, student panel, and campus tours. Visit this page in the fall to view the schedule for the day and to register online.


  • View a tentative schedule

    • 8:30 a.m. - Registration

      Sackler Sciences Center Lobby

      9:00 a.m. - Opening Remarks

      Johnson Auditorium, Sackler Sciences Center

      9:10 a.m. - General Introduction to the Sciences at Clark

      Johnson Auditorium, Sackler Sciences Center

      9:50 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Presentation Session I

      Biology

      "How Flies Can Improve Your Health"

      Chemistry/Biochemistry

      "Biophysical Chemistry at Clark: Targeting Protein Misfolding and Aggregation in Human Disease"

      "Design of Low-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Undergraduate Research Experience"

      Environmental Science

      "Earth System Science in the Arctic: A Harbinger of Global Environmental Change"

      Mathematics & Computer Science

      "Mathematics and Computer Science at Clark: An Overview"

      Physics

      "Complex Matter and Swimming Strategies"

      10:25 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. - Presentation Session II

      Medical Careers Advising

      "Medical Careers Advising Program at Clark"

      Biology

      "Marine and Conservation Biology at Clark"

      Chemistry/Biochemistry

      "What Is So Great About Undergraduate Research, Anyway?"

      Environmental Science

      "Using Geographic Information Systems and Science to Collect and Analyze Geospatial Information Relevant to Environmental Science and Policy"

      Mathematics & Computer Science

      "Making Computers Smarter"

      11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Computer Science Lab Open House

      Interested students and parents are invited to visit the Computer Science Laboratory in Room BP310, Math/Physics Bldg. Current Math and Computer Science faculty and students will be present for questions and general discussions.

      11:05 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Presentation Session III

      Biology

      "Microbiology at Clark University""Molecular Genetics, Giant Amoeba, and Cell Division"

      Chemistry/Biochemistry

      "What Is So Great About Undergraduate Research, Anyway?"

      "Moving Charges Through Polymeric Materials: A Pathway Towards More Efficient Renewable Energy Alternatives"

      Environmental Science

      "Specialists vs. Generalists: Getting the Best of Both Worlds in Clark University's Environmental Science Program"

      Mathematics & Computer Science

      "Mathematics and Computer Science at Clark: An Overview"

      Physics

      "Complex Matter and Swimming Strategies"

      11:40 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. - Presentation Session IV

      Medical Careers Advising

      "Medical Careers Advising Program at Clark"

      Biology

      "Biology at Clark"

      Chemistry/Biochemistry

      "Design of Low-Dimensional Magnetic Materials: Undergraduate Research Experience"

      Mathematics & Computer Science

      "Making Computers Smarter"

      Physics

      "Physics of Living Matter"

      12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Lunch

      Campus Tours Starting at 12:15 p.m. Tours leave from outside Johnson Auditorium

      1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Student Panel

      2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Admissions and Financial Aid Information

      Admissions staff members will provide information and answer questions regarding admissions and financial assistance.

Register for Science Preview Day

Junior Preview Day

Saturday, March 27, 2010

This program is specifically designed for high school juniors and their parents so that they can have a chance to learn what makes a Clark education distinctive. Through an information session, student panel, financial aid information and campus tour, you will hear about the three Clark signatures: Learn Through Inquiry, Make a Difference, and Experience Diverse Cultures. Visit this page in the spring to view the schedule for the day and to register online.

Transfer Student Information Day

Saturday, March 27, 2010

This day is designed specifically to address the questions and interests of students considering transferring to Clark from another college or university.  Topics covered will include general admissions information, merit based scholarships for transfer students, housing, and transferring credit.  There will also be a panel of current Clark transfer students available to address questions from visitors.

Admitted Student Open House

Saturday, April 18, 2009 OR Sunday, April 19, 2009

This program is specifically designed to address the many questions of our Admitted Students and their parents. Representatives from different offices on campus will discuss campus life, academic programs, study abroad opportunities, and much more. We hope you will be able to spend the day on campus meeting current students, faculty, and future classmates. Information about the schedule and how to register will be provided to admitted students when they receive their admissions decision in late-March.

Summer Preview Days

Monday, August 10, 2009 and Monday, August 17, 2009

We know that summer is a great time for students to visit colleges since you’re out of school and have some free time. However, sometimes getting a true sense of a college is difficult during the summer, because most students and professors are away from campus. In an effort to make your summer visit to Clark as valuable as possible, we have set up two Summer Preview Days. By planning your family’s visit on one of these days you’ll be able to take advantage of our usual tour and information session. However, you’ll also get the chance to hear from a panel of Clark students who stayed in Worcester to work on various summer projects. Meanwhile, your parents will attend a session presented by our financial aid staff with information pertinent to families beginning their college search.