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The Student Center is at the crossroads of academic and social life.

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.

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester	2010	2011
New student arrival and check-in	August 19	August 25
Returning student check-in	August 22	August 28
Classes begin	August 23	August 29
Fall recess begins*	September 24	September 30
Classes resume	September 29	October 5
Thanksgiving recess begins*	November 23	November 22
Classes resume	November 29	November 28
Examinations begin	December 6	December 12
Examinations end	December 10	December 16
Spring Semester	2011	2012
New student check-in	January 4	January 10
Returning student check-in	January 5	January 11
Classes begin	January 6	January 12
February break begins*	February 9	February 15
Classes resume	February 14	February 20
Spring recess begins*	March 11	March 16
Classes resume	March 21	March 26
Examinations begin	April 25	April 30
Examinations end	April 29	May 4
Commencement	May 7	May 12
Summer School	2011	2012
Session I begins	May 16	May 21
Session I ends	June 18	June 23
Session II begins	June 27	July 2
Session II ends	July 30	August 4
COMMENCEMENT	2013	May 11
COMMENCEMENT	2014	May 10

*Recesses begin at the end of the last scheduled class on the day listed.