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General Admissions and Transfer

The School of Professional Studies proudly offers a Clark University education to part-time adult learners. Our approach focuses on practical education, integrating hands-on experiences with coursework taught by faculty practitioners who are leaders in their respective fields. Students come to SPS to gain the skills they need to get ahead. When they graduate, they leave with tools needed to create positive, meaningful change in their jobs, companies, and communities.

Our bachelor’s degree completion programs are intended for applicants who have previous college experience, are pursuing a second credential, or who have participated in one of Clark University’s Pathway programs.

When to Apply

Domestic Applicants

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis. To ensure you can begin during your desired start term, we recommend that all required documents are received:

  • Six weeks prior for transfer applicants.
  • Four weeks prior for applicants not transferring credits.

International Applicants

Priority deadlines are offered in rounds. Applications are viewed per round with admission and scholarship considered. However, late applications after Round 3 are accepted and will be considered per program on a space-available, case-by-case basis.

Semester Round 1 Round 2 Round 3
Fall Semester Start February 1 March 15 April 15
Summer Semester Start Date TBD Date TBD Date TBD
Spring Semester Start September 1 October 15 November 1

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Online application
  • Personal essay
  • Official high school transcript or equivalent (unless high school completion is noted on a college transcript)
    • In lieu of a high school transcript, transfer students can submit an official copy of their domestic college transcript in combination with our Attestation Form. This will waive the need for a high school transcript submission.
  • English proficiency exam scores. Required for international applicants whose native language is not English:
    TOEFL: 85 (no sub-score under 20)
    IELTS: 6.5 (no band under 6.0)
    DuoLingo: 120 (no sub-score under 100)
    PTE: 61

For Transfer Credit Evaluation:

  • Official transcript from previously attended college/university from which you would like to seek transfer credit evaluation
  • Foreign transcripts—official transcripts and English translation; we recommend you submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
  • College-level examinations—official examination
  • Military evaluation
  • Connect with an adviser about Prior Learning Assessment

Submit Application Documents

Additional Information

Contact Information

School of Professional Studies

Office Location
Office Hours
  • 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday

  • 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday