Theme Housing
"The FIRST robotics community is full of the most amazing people I've had the pleasure of meeting. We’re already a big family." - First Year student, FIRST Robotics floor
Themed housing at Clarkson is a great choice for incoming students. These communities provide academic and social support, relationship building and leadership opportunities based on common interests. Participants are strongly supported in their transitions to Clarkson and participate in programs with a variety of presenters and activities. Themes for 2012-13 include Women in Business, Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE), First Robotics, Outdoor Enthusiasts, Healthy Living, and Intensified Study.
Themed Housing can help take the stress out of your transition to college. Benefits of choosing to live in a themed housing community include:
- Living with future friends of similar interests
- On most floors, any major is accepted (WiSE is the only exception here—you must be a female Science or Engineering major)
- Receive guidance in your transition to college life
- Easy transition into a natural social group
- Interact with faculty outside of classroom which will help support you in your studies and career exploration
- Develop leadership skills
- Strengthens relationships, which is especially useful on our team floors such as Robotics
- Enjoy social activities such as movies, volunteer activities, and field trip
You may apply for themed housing through CU and Me at clarkson.edu/cuandme. Just go to "To-Do List" and click on "Forms to Submit Online". In addition, we also offer freshmen the opportunity to select co-ed, all-male, or all-female floors. Just mark your preferred choice on your housing contract/roommate survey within CU and Me's "Forms to Submit Online". Please contact Tamera Rizk at trizk@clarkson.edu or at (315)-268-6680 with any questions.
