u/Few-Amphibian3696

(Posting here since on r/securityclearance my posts keep automatically getting removed)

As someone graduating College next year, I started sending out applications for new grad roles, and I managed to receive an interview for one of the roles next week. Since I was shotgunning applications out, I didn’t realize this specific one was a Federal Contractor, and as such a TS/SCI is required for this position.

Main issue here is that I recently smoked weed beginning of April before I applied here. Before that I’ve been Smoking/taking edibles 1-2 times every other week for about 2 years. As far as I’m aware, I don’t have any other issues that may come up (good financial history, dual citizenship but willing to renounce, no criminal history and never fired/on drugs at work).

Hypothetically, if I were to receive an offer, do you think I’d be able to delay my clearance evaluation/start time until after the summer to make some more time between last use? I have an internship this summer and would also prefer to focus on that rather than worrying about a job that’s not until next year. My main concern is I know a TS/SCI clearance takes a long time, and I’m thinking they might wanna get started on that right away

As someone graduating College next year, I started sending out applications for new grad roles, and I managed to receive an interview for one of the roles next week. Since I was shotgunning applications out, I didn’t realize this specific one was a Federal Contractor, and as such a TS/SCI is required for this position.

Main issue here is that I recently smoked weed beginning of April before I applied here. Before that I’ve been Smoking/taking edibles 1-2 times every other week for about 2 years. As far as I’m aware, I don’t have any other issues that may come up (good financial history, dual citizenship but willing to renounce, no criminal history and never fired/on drugs at work).

Hypothetically, if I were to receive an offer, do you think I’d be able to delay my clearance evaluation/start time until after the summer to make some more time between last use? I have an internship this summer and would also prefer to focus on that rather than worrying about a job that’s not until next year.

I’m a Junior set for graduation May 2027. and while I already have a summer 2026 internship lined up, I’m still applying to fall co-op and summer 2027 internships/early career positions

One of these early career positions recently reached out to me for an interview. When I applied, my resume showed both my upcoming Summer internship and my graduation date of 2027.

My question: is a year early too early to apply for new grad positions? The job posting didn’t specify that they’re looking for 2026 grads, I’m just worried since a similar situation happened last year. I received an interview only to be told they were looking for juniors, not sophomores. Thanks in advance for any help!