Asiyah Piper
  • Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship/Psychology
  • Class of 2020
  • Queens Village, N.Y.

Asiyah Piper of Queens, N.Y. , Completes Clarkson School Early College Program

2017 Jun 13

On Saturday, May 6, 61 students completed The Clarkson School Early College Program at Clarkson University.

Asiyah Piper, of Queens, N.Y. , was among one of the students receiving this honor. Next year, Asiyah plans to continue at Clarkson majoring in business and psychology.

Clarkson University's early college entrance program, The Clarkson School, offers a supportive residential learning environment for highly motivated high school students who wish to pursue college at least a year early.

Clarkson School students are academic high achievers who have progressed beyond their high school curriculum and are ready for a fresh challenge. Independent by nature, Clarkson School students are captivated by the prospect of living away from home in a supportive community of students with the same goals and passions.

Students are considered first-year undergraduates, taking a full course load alongside other Clarkson University freshmen. Since Clarkson School students enter Clarkson University as fully matriculated first-year students, they have access to all University facilities, participate in clubs/organizations, can join varsity sports teams, and earn up to 32 college credits.

As opposed to the typical Clarkson University first-year experience, Clarkson School students live in their own residence hall with a dedicated staff of house advisors (HAs), participate in personal and professional development workshops, and may apply for a Global Business Program experience. The extra layer of support provided ensures that Clarkson School students make a smooth transition to college life.

Students who finish the academic year in good standing may automatically continue as sophomores at Clarkson, or move onto other top colleges and universities around the country, taking the college credits earned for evaluation.

Clarkson University educates the leaders of the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as an owner, CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. With its main campus located in Potsdam, New York, and additional graduate program and research facilities in the Capital Region and Beacon, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university with signature areas of academic excellence and research directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through more than 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, education, sciences and the health professions, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo and connect discovery and innovation with enterprise.