Alumni Student Referral Program

As alumni, you play an invaluable role in the recruitment of future generations of Golden Knights, and we are incredibly grateful you think so highly of your alma mater to recommend it to others!

The Office of Admission will be sure to be in touch with prospective students as they navigate the college search process, and we encourage you to also check in with these students from time to time to offer advice and encouragement.

Thank you for helping us shape the future of CU and find the best and brightest young people to join our community! Let’s Go Tech!

*By submitting this form, this prospective student will receive the Holcroft Alumni Recognition Award should he/she decide to enroll.

Available Awards

Holcroft Alumni Recognition Awards

Write a letter of recommendation* for a prospective student or fill out the alumni student referral form. Award will be based on your recommendation (must be from a Clarkson alumnus) and demonstrate a strong potential for success. Don’t forget to put your class year! Student may qualify for a $500 scholarship per year. Student can only receive one award, regardless of the number of recommendations.

Recommendation letters can be emailed to: admissions@clarkson.edu
Subject line: Alumni Letter of Recommendation

or mailed to:

Clarkson University
Holcroft House, Box 5605
8 Clarkson Ave.
Potsdam, NY 13699

*Recommendation letters must be submitted by January 15 of the student’s senior year (December 1 for early decision applicants).

Alumni Family Award

Have student indicate on the application for admission – that they have a brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or cousin that attended Clarkson. Student may qualify for a $500 scholarship per year. Only one scholarship will be granted, no matter how many alumni family members they have.

Alumni Legacy Award

Have student indicate on the application for admission – that they have a mother, father, grandfather, or grandmother who attended Clarkson. Student may qualify for a $1000 scholarship per year. Only one scholarship will be granted, no matter how many alumni family connections they have.