Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted weather, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Classes will switch to a virtual format. Students, please check your email and the platform utilized in each course for more information from your professors.
Staff are excused from work, however, essential employees should report to campus unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.
The Music Department’s Professional Performance Series has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall.
Hours of Operation
The Dining Hall will be open for Lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Café 1843 will operate the convenience store from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., with hot food items available from 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5-8 p.m.
The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Kehl Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.
Winter Safety Information
With wind chills reaching as low as -40, frostbite can occur within 10 minutes. During the winter weather advisory, stay indoors whenever possible. Be sure to keep your cellphone charged and have access to blankets, water, and other necessities.
If you must go out, dress in layers: wear fabrics that retain heat, use insulation layers to trap air, and choose outer layers that are wind and water-resistant. Stay dry and avoid excessive sweating to maintain body heat.
Stay indoors, stay warm, and stay safe, Clarkies!
Clarke University
Let’s call it, exploring your options. Not sure what to major in? You’re not alone. In fact, one of the most popular choices for Clarke University freshmen is to begin as an open major. That’s part of the joy of going to college – it’s a time to explore coursework in various fields to find the right track for you. We are here to help you through your discovery process. We’ll help you schedule your courses so that you benefit from taking classes in various disciplines while completing general education requirements. These classes will count toward graduation while allowing you to see a breadth of possibilities – all while still being able to graduate in four years.
All Clarke students – whether they declare a major or not – are not officially accepted into an academic major until their sophomore or junior year, so you will be ready to join a program at the same time as those who declared majors earlier. When you become a Clarke student, you won’t get someone trying to push you through a cookie-cutter curriculum plan. Instead, you’ll work with an advisor who is a full-time faculty member.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Apply to Clarke today to begin your journey.
Clarke University offers several faculty-sponsored study abroad experiences to destinations such as Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and Japan. Study abroad trips encourage you to experience different cultures, broaden your mind, and discover your own passions.
You will learn by observation and participation at off-campus laboratories or field settings through internships and experiential education ventures. Internships often facilitate entrance into the job market and are highly recommended for acceptance into some graduate programs.
Life at Clarke is living traditions, being proud, participating in the campus community, and being an active member of our greater community.
As an open major, my advisor helped me select classes that would count both toward a science degree, biology or chemistry, and as general credits. It allowed me to explore and fully decide what path I wanted to choose without adding on semesters.
