Are there mentorship or buddy programs for new international students?

Yes, Clarkson's International Center provides the following services:

• I-20 issuance for F-1 visa
• Visa document checklist and SEVIS help
• Pre-arrival webinars and documentation assistance

Yes, part-time work especially research or teaching assistantships is recognised as valuable experience and can enhance student's resume and job opportunities after graduation.                            

International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. As per the New York State guidelines, student must be paid a minimum wage of USD 15 per hour.

Clarkson University believes that part-time work, when managed appropriately, does not negatively impact students' studies; rather, it is often encouraged for the significant benefits it offers.                            

It is a student's responsibility to check all the factors when selecting a house. Following things must be considered when finding off-campus housing:

• Safety should be the topmost priority for a student while finding off-campus housing.
• Graduate Student Association of the university offers various trustworthy resources to the students. Students can check the available options.
• Students must ensure to check the security services. Though the campus safety and security department works for on-campus as well as off-campus areas.
• Students should have easy access to transportation services.