Background Image

2009 - 2010 Catalog

Download the full pdf version of the 2009 - 2010 catalog

Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university with rigorous programs in engineering, arts, sciences, business and health sciences. Clarkson's 3,000 students learn and live in a close-knit residential environment augmented by award-winning career service and experiential learning initiatives. As one of the smallest ranked research institution, Clarkson makes its size its advantage by readily affording students and faculty the flexibility to span the boundaries of traditional academic areas. As a result, Clarkson is at the forefront of exploring the creation of wealth and bridging the processes of discovery, engineering innovation and enterprise.

Founded in 1896, Clarkson's 640-acre wooded campus is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Potsdam is the quintessential "college town" with four higher education institutions within a 10-mile radius offering exceptional cultural and recreational venues.

Clarkson's educational strengths include:

  • rigorous professional preparation
  • dynamic, real-world learning
  • highly collaborative community
  • teamwork that spans disciplines

QUESTIONS regarding undergraduate admission and requests for information about Clarkson may be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. For graduate programs, direct inquires as indicated below.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
First Year (Domestic & International)
Clarkson University
PO Box 5605
Potsdam, NY 13699-5605
800-527-6577
315-268-6480
Fax 315-268-7647
E-mail admission@clarkson.edu

Transfer (Domestic & International)
Clarkson University
PO Box 5610
Potsdam, NY 13699-5610
800-527-6577
315-268-2125
Fax 315-268-7647
E-mail tradmission@clarkson.edu   		 GRADUATE ADMISSION
Arts & Sciences
315-268-3802
E-mail sciencegrad@clarkson.edu

Business
315-268-6613
E-mail busgrad@clarkson.edu

Engineering
315-268-7929
E-mail enggrad@clarkson.edu

Programs in Physical Therapy/Health Science
315-2668-3786
E-mail ptgrad@clarkson.edu

Graduate School
315-268-6447
E-mail gradschool@clarkson.edu

Table of Contents