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Take a closer look at our stats, accolades and facts that reflect why Clarkson delivers a great return on education; how our mission, vision, values and plans for the future honor our history; the university leaders who bring perspective and expertise to our boundary-spanning education; and our appreciation of a global community that compels us to engage in solutions and innovative technologies to create real wealth for society.

Health Sciences immerse students in the hands-on study of human physiology, movement and healing.

Through more than 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, science, health, environmental studies and liberal arts, we offer pre-collegiate, undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs. Find out more about our faculty and academic departments, explore majors and minors, see how we couple research discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise, and connect to people, library resources and services that underpin the Clarkson experience.

The Class of 2014 has some fun at orientation!

Wanted: Competitive collaborators, thinkers, doers, dreamers and believers who want to go beyond the status quo and join teams creating what’s next. The Clarkson experience is designed for talented and ambitious students who want a hands-on and global ready education. The results lead to accelerated career opportunities, rewarding and creative personal lives, and deep lifetime connections. Are you ready? Meet our admissions team and explore your options.

Theme Housing connects people with like interests, such as WISE Women in Science & Engineering.

Clarkson is a great place to learn, live and work. Follow what is happening in residence life; our clubs and organizations; connections to employers and alumni; ROTC and service organizations; international and cooperative education experiences; student services and personal advising; health and wellness; campus safety and regulations; and ways for families to stay involved.

Our University photographer dons scuba gear to take the Swim Team's picture!

Go Golden Knights! Join in Clarkson’s competitive tradition through 19 men's and women's varsity teams, along with numerous intramural and club sports and a wide variety of fitness classes and organized outdoor activities. More than 80 percent of Clarkson students join intramural teams competing in soccer, football, broomball, 3-on-3 basketball, 5-on-5 basketball, ice hockey, volleyball and indoor soccer. Check on schedules, scores, rosters, hours of operations, traditions and more.

Lou Dobbs Tonight visits campus to film Michael Nyberg '07 and his Larvasonic Invention.

Get publicity for your story or check out our news releases, Clarkson news clips, social media conversations, photo galleries and extensive calendar of on and off campus events, meetings, symposia, sports and more. See why at Clarkson we are the place and time to defy convention by continually asking “What’s next?” The answers can come from anywhere—undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni—and we expect (and respect) the unexpected.

Parent/Family Orientation Fall 2012

Thursday, August 23 - Friday, August 24
Please check back soon for a Parent/Family Orientation schedule for Fall 2012. You will also be provided a copy upon your arrival to Clarkson.

Please plan to check your student into his or her residence hall and get settled into their room Thursday, August 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You are invited to make arrangements to stay Thursday night in St. Lawrence County and lodging information can be found at www.northcountryguide.com.

We have prepared a schedule just for parents and families for Thursday evening and Friday morning, so please join us to learn more about your student's Clarkson experience. Parent and family activities will end at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 24th, at which time your student will be asked to partake in other activities.

If your student is participating in Springboard (math refresher), a Pre-Orientation Experience, or pre-season athletics, a mini-orientation session will be held for your convenience on your designated arrival day. This is so you will not have to make a second trip to Potsdam for the larger orientation experience if it is not convenient for you.

Springboard mini-orientation: Wednesday, August 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center immediately followed by a barbecue in Cheel BBQ Pit
4-Day Outing Club Trips mini-orientation: Sunday, August 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center immediately followed by a barbecue in Cheel BBQ Pit
Trip to Montreal mini-orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center immediately followed by a barbecue in Cheel BBQ Pit
On-Campus Sustainability Experience mini-orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center immediately followed by a barbecue in Cheel BBQ Pit
WCKN TV Station Experience mini-orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center immediately followed by a barbecue in Cheel BBQ Pit
Trip to Six Flag's Great Escape mini-orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center immediately followed by a barbecue in Cheel BBQ Pit