Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.

About

At Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.

Academics

Clarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.

Enrollment

The Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.

Tuition & Financial Aid

College is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.

Student Life

Every day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.

Alumni

Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

Professional Development

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COVID-19 Updates & Reminder: All Theory Courses Online Jan. 11–15

Theory Courses Online Jan. 11–15

To help ensure that our community remains safe following the holiday break, all theory courses will be online from Jan. 11–15, 2021. Labs and clinicals will continue as scheduled.

COVID-19 Testing

Students in the Omaha metro area will have a new, free testing pathway available beginning January 11. To begin the process, complete the student quarantine reporting form and contact tracing requirements. Following submission of the form, you will be referred to a website to schedule a date and time at the Nebraska Medicine Universal Swab Center. Lab tests are available at no cost to students. Results will be sent electronically and may vary between 24-48 hours.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

On-campus students have been placed in vaccination groups based on COVID-19 exposure risk and clinical/patient content, and will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, which includes two injections 21–28 days apart, from Nebraska Medicine. Clinical coordinators and program directors will continue to advise you on vaccination procedures.

PPE Training and Fit Testing

An implementation plan for clinical students caring for COVID-19 patients will be completed in January 2021. The process to prepare students to safely care for COVID-19 patients will involve a PPE training module, hands-on donning and doffing training and competency, and PPE fit testing. Information and communication regarding who is required to complete the training will be sent out by designated program personnel.

COVID-19 Spring 2021 Guide

Please take a moment to review the Our Path Ahead to Spring 2021 Guidebook, which outlines campus processes and procedures for the spring semester. We also ask that you continue to read the COVID-19 email updates as we will share information on vaccinations in the coming weeks. More information regarding the College response to COVID-19 is available on our Coronavirus Resources webpage.