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Early Arrival Programs

For many Clark students, your journey may begin before the first day of orientation. Clark Offers a variety of early arrival programs based upon identities and other circumstances. Interested in learning more? Click on the icon below to be take to the program’s individual Page.

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ACE

Advancing Clark Excellence (ACE) Program

Centering the experiences of BIPOC or First Generation College students, the ACE program offers an opportunity for all student’s seeking the ability to understand how the college/ university experience works and how you can find support.

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Bridge

Bridge to Clark

Designed for students enrolled with Student Accessibility Services, Bridge to Clark offers the opportunity for folx to arrive early to campus and explore the avenues of support available to them.

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International Welcome

International Student Welcome

Hosted by our International Students and Scholars Office, International student welcome offers students who are attending Clark from aboard the opportunity to learn about the critical information they might need about academics and adjusting to life in New England.

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Students from a Distance

Clark Kickstart

Created for our students and families attending Clark from a significant physical distance, join us for a half day of understanding how life in this region and settling into your new home!

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