- Academic Advising Center
- First-Year Success Advising
- Academic Support Center
- The Writing Center
- A Note About Plagiarism
- Student Accessibility Services and Testing Center
- Career Connections Center Events
- The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Advising
- New and Rare Courses
Academic Advising Center
Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center, Room 214
Telephone: 508-793-7468
Email: advising@clarku.edu
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The Academic Advising Center provides professional academic advising to all Undergraduate Art and Sciences, Becker School of Design & Technology, and School of Business students to help them identify their interests, choose a major — or design their own — and fulfill graduation requirements. The AAC provides additional support to students regarding other matters related to their academics, including questions about academic policies and procedures, transferring credit from external institutions, fifth course approval, incompletes, and more. The AAC offers both in-person and virtual meetings, and is open weekdays (except holidays) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First-Year Success Advising (FYSA)
Academic Commons, Suite 107D — across from the Help Desk
Every incoming first-year student is paired with a First Year Success Advisor (FYSA), a professional staff person who will support them as they transition to the Clark community through their first year until they declare a major. Working in partnership with the FYI (first-year intensive) faculty advisor and the Peer Mentors, the FYSA is your go-to person for anything you need at Clark, including questions about getting involved on and off campus; getting connected to services and supports offered at Clark; course selection (along with your faculty advisor); and clarification on any and all institutional policies. You stay connected with your FYSA by meeting with them at least once per semester, and should feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns.
The First Year Success Advising team is located on the first floor of the Academic Commons, in Suite 107D, right across from the Help Desk. Stop by and say hello!
Academic Support Center
Academic Commons, Goddard Library, first floor
The Office for Academic Support helps all students achieve their full academic potential through subject area-specific and success tutoring, Writing Center consulting, and academic coaching.
Tutoring Offerings this Semester
The Academic Support Center provides one-on-one peer tutoring in a variety of subjects. Frequently used tutoring services include support for biology, chemistry, computer science, math, game design, Spanish, and psychology. Additionally, we provide Peer Success Tutoring, which assists students with academic skills that apply to all academic disciplines. Peer Success Tutors help students improve their time management, organization, and study skills. Tutoring services can be booked through https://clarku.mywconline.net/. Appointments can be in person or online.
The Writing Center
Clark University’s Writing Center offers all Clark students free one-to-one assistance with writing. Our writing consultants will work with you on any piece of writing, from short papers, research papers, and honors theses to graduate school applications and résumés. Conferences can focus on different aspects of writing: from grammar, word choice, and style to thesis development, coherence, and overall organization.
Clark University’s Writing Center consultants, who have expertise in multiple disciplines, can help you at any stage of the writing process, whether you are just beginning your research, in the early stages of drafting your ideas, or want advice about how to best document your sources.
Schedule, cancel, or change an appointment with a writing consultant
A Note about Plagiarism
As we approach the end of the semester, you will likely be writing papers for your classes. Take a few minutes now to remind yourself of Clark University’s policy on plagiarism.
Students who are found guilty of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will face serious penalties for such actions. While the most common sanction is failure in the course, students have also been suspended or expelled. Clearly, any short-term advantage has the potential for a very negative long-term consequence. Don’t put your academic career in jeopardy!
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and Testing Center
We encourage all students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to share their academic accommodations this semester. If you have not done so already, you must give our office permission to send your new faculty a copy of your accommodation letter by submitting a Semester Request via Accommodate via the SAS website.
If you have testing accommodations and want to use the Testing Center, please remember to communicate your decisions around test-taking in a timely manner. SAS requires students to complete the Test Relocation Form a minimum of five business days before the scheduled exam date (two weeks in advance for midterms and finals) should they opt to access the SAS Testing Center. Alternatively, students have the right to coordinate their testing accommodations with their professors directly. If you do not wish to test with SAS, we encourage you to have conversations with your professors as soon as possible to begin coordinating how you may use your academic accommodations with their support.
If you have any questions or concerns throughout the semester, please don’t hesitate to contact SAS at accessibilityservices@clarku.edu.
Career Connections Center Events
Life Beyond Clark: Entering the Workforce
Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Dana Commons
Get ready to step into your future with this dynamic and informative workshop tailored for graduating seniors! Learn what it takes to succeed as you transition from college to career. The CCC team will share tips, key expectations, and actionable advice to help you make a smooth entry into the professional world. Graduating as an international student? This workshop will also highlight strategies to overcome common challenges and leverage opportunities. Hear from seasoned professionals with firsthand insights to help you navigate workforce complexities with confidence. Learn more and register
Life Beyond Clark: A Conversation with Recent Alumni About Time Management & Work-Life Balance
Wednesday, April 16, at 4:30 p.m. in Dana Commons
Don’t miss this interactive alumni panel designed to help you navigate the demands of your professional and personal life. Featuring accomplished recent graduates of the Class of 2023 and Class of 2022, this session will offer valuable insights into managing your time effectively, setting boundaries, and fostering a healthy work-life balance. Gain practical tips from their firsthand experiences and take advantage of the opportunity to ask your burning questions during the live Q&A. Whether you’re preparing for life after college or seeking ways to improve your current routine, this event is packed with actionable advice you won’t want to miss! Learn more and register
Nonprofit, Human Services, and Education Career Exploration Week
Monday, April 21–Friday, April 25
Explore careers in the nonprofit, human services, and education fields. Learn more and register
Nonprofit, Human Services, and Education Employer Pop-up
Monday, April 21, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grace and Lurie conference rooms
Meet recruiters from a variety of social services-related industries, including local, state, and federal government, K–12 and higher education, social services, health care, NGO and nonprofit, and more. Learn about organizations and their job & internship opportunities, discover potential career paths, and have fun building your professional network. Bring copies of your résumé, visit the career closet for professional attire, and come ready to connect with employers. All majors and class years are welcome! Learn more and register
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Advising
Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center, room 206
Contact: Steven Moon, director, at smoon@clarku.edu or ext. 7392
Clark University encourages students to apply for nationally competitive fellowships and awards to advance their research, teaching, and career trajectories, as well as internal research awards at Clark. The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Advising assists students in the various phases of the application process, from planning and writing personal statements to interviewing.
New and Rare Courses
The following courses are either new or being offered for the first time in over a year. Please visit the Academic Catalog for course descriptions. * indicates a new course
Arts
ARTS 150: The Collage Aesthetic: Bits and Pieces Make a Whole
- Tuesday/Thursday 1:25–4:05 p.m., TC 201, Toby Sisson
- Offered periodically
- Course Designation/Attribute: AP
ARTS 296: Gallery Culture and Practice
- Monday 1:25-4:05 p.m., TC 200, James Maurelle
- Offered periodically
- Course Designation/Attribute: POP
Biochemistry
BCMB 278: Inquiry in Biochemistry Research
- Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-11:40 a.m., Arundhati Nag and Beth Bafaro
- Prerequisite: BCMB 271
Geography and Climate Environment and Society
CES 101: The Future of Our Planet: Introduction to Climate Change and Action
- Monday/Thursday 1:25-2:40 p.m., Discussion M/T 6-6:50 p.m., James McCarthy
GEOG 280: Urban Ecology
- Tuesday 2:50-5:50 p.m., Rinku Roy Chowdhury
- Field trip fee
GEOG: 286.01 Special Topics
- Friday 9-11:50 a.m., John Rogan
Language, Literature, and Culture
FREN 127: Media workshop in French
- Tuesday/Friday 1:25-2:40 p.m., Odile Ferly
- Prerequisite: FREN 106 or 4+ years of French
CMLT 109: Human Rights and Literature
- Monday/Thursday 1:25-2:40 p.m., Christina Gerhardt
CMLT 125 Intro to Environmental Humanities
- Monday/Thursday 2:50–4:05 p.m., Christina Gerhardt
CMLT 140: Intro to Global and Digital Critical Humanities
- Honors only
- Monday/Tuesday 1:25–2:40 p.m. Eduard Arriaga
CMLT 180: Decolonial Ecologies in the Caribbean
- Tuesday/Friday 12:00-1:15 p.m.
SPAN 136: Women In Hispanic Literature and Art
- Tuesday/Friday 1:25-2:40 p.m.
- Prerequisite: SPAN 131 or 132 or departmental permission
Philosophy
PHIL 208: The Peloponnesian War: A Case Study in Political Values
- Monday/Wednesday 4:15–5:30 p.m., Ravi Sharma
- Course Attributes: POP and VP
Political Science
PSCI 203 Theorists and their Theories
- Tuesday/Thursday 4:15-5:30 p.m., Romulus Maier
PSCI 243: Politics of the European Union
- Tuesday/Friday 12:00-1:15 p.m., Sebastian Royo
PSCI 266: International Law
- Monday/Wednesday 4:15-5:30 p.m., Ed Cohen
Psychology
PSYC 216: Research on Diversity and Social Cognition
- Cap: 3, Jessica Glazier
- Prerequisites: Psyc 105, 108, 109, and Permission
- Fulfills the mid-level Lab/Research requirement for the psychology major.
PSYC 266/366: Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Monday 9:00-11:50 a.m., Amy Heberle
- Prerequisites: PSYC 105, 108, 109, one lab/research (PSYC 200-235), and one first seminar (PSYC 236-259)
- Fulfills Capstone requirement for the psychology major; Cap: 15
Sociology
SOC 258: Women in Jewish Culture
- Tuesday/Thursday 10:25-11:40 a.m.
- Prerequisites: SOC 110 or SOC 175
- Course Designation/Attribute: HP
SOC 266: Internship Seminar – Teaching Behind Bars
- Wednesday 9:00–11:50 a.m., Tuesday 1:25–2:40 p.m.
- Course Designation/Attribute: POP
SOC 277: What Makes People Sick? Social Determinants of Health
- Friday 9:00–11:50 a.m.