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international center logoClark is excited to welcome international students to campus on Monday, January 6, 2025, a few days before the undergraduate and graduate Orientations begin.

International Student Welcome (ISW) provides you with the opportunity to build friendships with other international students and get to know campus. You also will receive important information that will help you be successful during your time at Clark.

ISW is required for all international students and is optional for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are living outside of the U.S.

Late Arrival: if a brand-new student will arrive after January 6 (arrival day), they must log into the ISSO portal and submit a Late Arrival Request.

In the instructions, it notes they must list an approver from their academic department in the request. That approver will then decide if their late request is approved or denied.

Each department can make their own decision how late is acceptable or not, but for the majority of programs students can only miss up to the first week of classes. The list of designated approvers is in the instructions.

Click here for the Winter International Student Welcome Schedule

To-Do Lists

As a new international student, you have many tasks to complete before coming to Clark: ensuring you have health insurance; securing on-campus or off-campus housing; completing the ISW Registration and Forms.

For even more tasks to complete, visit the checklists below:

Have More Questions?

We understand that studying in a different country is exciting but also presents unique challenges. The International Center is here to help you navigate your transition. We will provide Orientation programming throughout your fall semester.

Please feel free to email with any questions you have as you prepare to come to Clark.

Contact Information

International Center

Office Location
Office Hours
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Monday – Friday

  • Summer Hours
    (June 1 – August 1)

    9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Monday – Thursday

    9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Friday