You’ll never know until you visit! At Clarke, we offer a variety of visit options for future students to see what being a Clarkie is all about.
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While there is no wrong way to experience Clarke, we do think there is an ideal way. Attend a Blue & Gold Visit Day during your sophomore or junior year in high school to see what we have to offer. If you like Clarke and want to experience more – come back anytime for a personal visit to get more of a feel for campus and picture yourself as a Clarkie!
Get a taste of life as a Clarkie! During this visit, you will explore our beautiful campus, learn about our programs, meet with current students and staff, and score some sweet Clarke gear!
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Admitted Clarke students interested in music, music education, studio art, art education, drama, musical theatre, or graphic design are invited to audition for placement. This helps match you with various opportunities at Clarke, as well as potential scholarships for your participation.
Students will also meet with faculty and students in their desired area, take a tour highlighting our fine arts spaces, and work with an admission counselor.
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You’re admitted, now what? Join us on campus for an in depth look at all things Clarke! During the day you will dive into what it’s all about to be a Clarkie. You will have the chance to talk to current students, learn how to get involved once you’re here, see some of the lesser-known spaces on campus, and participate in one of our popular lab or workshop classes!
Sessions include:
Don’t worry parents, there will be a session just for you this day too!
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Persona – A Play by Joe Klinebriel
Clarke University is offering intimate visit opportunities for our Behind the Scenes: A Clarke Theatre Experience! In these one-of-a-kind visit events, you’ll get a look behind the scenes of a theatre production, take a backstage tour, enjoy dinner with directors, designers, and some of the cast and attend a live theatre production, directly followed by a panel discussion.
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Looking to transfer? Join Clarke University Admission Transfer Counselor, Grace Burds, virtually for a Transfer Talk! You’ll have the opportunity to get all your questions answered about Clarke and the transfer process. Sign up for a date and time that works best for you!
Clarke University offers on-campus and virtual visits to assist you in staying on schedule so you can continue your college journey. Please see below to decide if you would like to visit Clarke virtually or in person.
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9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2 p.m. CST
Nothing compares to walking our beautiful campus and meeting fellow Clarkies, professors, and staff. During your on-campus visit, you will meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor and coach (if applicable). We will also connect you with a faculty member to discuss your academic interests. To top it off, a current Clarke student will lead you on a guided tour through our lovely campus grounds.
If you want to visit with a friend, there are two sessions for visitors each day at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
To get the most out of your time, Clarke allows you to create your own virtual experience! Build your visit by selecting sessions from academics, admissions, athletics and/or a virtual tour. You can select as many sessions as you are interested in.
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9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 2 p.m. CST
Clarke offers both on-campus and virtual graduate visits. During your visit, you will meet one-on-one with an admission counselor and connect with a faculty member to discuss your graduate program. You will also have the option to take a guided tour with one of our current students.
Clarke offers group visits for school or community groups to visit campus together.* Your group will have opportunities to learn about Clarke and everything we offer – from academic programs and athletic opportunities to how you go about applying to attend. You’ll also meet with current students to ask questions about their experiences, tour our beautiful campus and enjoy a free lunch in our dining hall. If you are arranging a visit for a group with a particular interest, we can try to arrange time to talk with program faculty as well.
While one visit can’t capture the entire student experience, we promise your group will love the vibrant and welcoming community.
If you and a friend are planning to visit together, please sign up for Individual visits at the 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. time and indicate this in the Wrap-up information section of the registration form.
*Groups are typically defined as 3 or more students visiting campus with a leader.
When I first accepted, I didn’t know what Dubuque, Iowa was. I didn’t know what the weather looked like, I knew nothing. I just took that journey. My first day walking into class and seeing how small the classrooms were took the edge off of that unknown. I knew I could get one-on-one experience with professors and actually get some of my questions answered rather than sit in the back of a classroom with 100 or 200 students for a lecture.
My family is really important to me and Clarke is perfect for me because they are close, but not too close. I feel like I’ve been able to get to know everybody and feel really at home on campus. I can go to a game or go to an event on campus, and I will find friends there.
Something brought me here. Yes, I came for football, but I’ve stayed for the relationships. You get a top-notch education, amazing people, and powerful connections. It’s a unique place and I am fortunate to be here.
I had never heard of Clarke, but once I visited, I found connections everywhere. It always seemed like someone had a sister or friend who had come here. When comparing it to other schools, I just kept coming back to this sense that Clarke was right, it felt like home.
