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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 precollegiate, 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.

Clarkson Family/Homecoming 2011 Weekend Schedule

Alumni & Friends

Join the students, alumni, parents (it's Family Weekend as well!!) and the University community as we celebrate the Clarkson Spirit!! The weekend includes:

Friday, October 21
- 4 pm to midnight: Welcome Home Happy Knight
  Join your fellow Clarkson Alumi and current students in Club 99 as you swap stories of your time in Potsdam and enjoy a cold beverage. A great way to begin your weekend at Clarkson! (Club 99)
- 7:00 pm: Clarkson vs. AIC Hockey Game
  Note: We have secured 50 tickets for alumni who may be in town that evening. Online purchases for alumni will be available soon at $13 each. Once those are gone, General Admission/Standing Room tickets are $10 and will be on sale through the box office beginning Friday morning at 10 am. (Cheel Arena)
- 10:00 pm: "Mr. Clarkson Pageant"
  Male Clarkson students compete in four categories for the crown and title of "Mr. Clarkson" (Student Center Forum)
Saturday, October 22
- 1:00 pm: "Halloween Hoop-la"
  Clarkson students and children from the community compete in basketball shooting contests and 4 on 4 tournaments. Proceeds benefit Potsdam Humane Society (Alumni Gym)
- 6:00 pm: Pep Rally
  Get pumped up for Saturday's hockey game against AIC with a true tradition of college sports… a pep rally! (Student Center Forum)
- 7:30 pm: Clarkson vs. AIC Hockey Game
  What would a Clarkson Homecoming be without the excitement of a men's hockey game? Join current students, family and alumni as the Golden Knights take on American International College at Cheel Arena. Don't forget your green and gold! Tickets for alumni are available online at $13 each.
- 9:00 pm: Comedian Josh Blue -- Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing
  Head over to the NEW Student Center for this one-of-a-kind performance in the Forum. Come prepared for absolute excitement, an on-the-edge-of-your-seat and full of laughter experience!