What is campus life like?

"There's pretty much something going on on-campus all the time. Also, there are lots of clubs to join on campus. If there isn't a club for something you're interested in, you can start one."

-James Brink,
Class of 2011

Clarkson University » Orientation

New Student Orientation

Spring Semester 2009

Tuesday, January 6

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Welcome to Clarkson! To get settled in — Go to the Residence Life Office on the 2^nd Floor of the Cheel Campus Center to pick up your room/apartment key, Clarkson ID card, car registration forms, meal validation. After completing this step, proceed to the mailroom on the first floor of Cheel to pick up your mailroom key.

All students must complete on-line Check-In before the first day of classes. Check your clearance status in Peoplesoft. To make sure you are all set, we suggest that before your parents leave campus, you log into PeopleSoft to complete on-line semester check-in. if you are clear, you will be asked to confirm local address and telephone contact information. if you are not financially clear, you will need to go to Student Administrative Services (SAS). Be sure to check for any additional holds, including the health records hold (see below).

Computer access is available in the SAS complex and Educational Resources Center (ERC).

HEALTH RECORDS CLEARANCE – If you have not completed all the requirements of the Health Center, in Peoplesoft you will see a hold in the upper right corner, “Health Records Incomplete.” If you have this hold, you will need to go to the Student Health Center. The Student Health Center is located in 101 Hamlin – Powers residence hall complex.

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS — All new international students arriving on campus must “check-in” with the International Students & Scholars Office to “activate” their international records in SEVIS. Please proceed to the ISSO, 229 Price Hall (use the Thomas entrance) and follow the signs. Be sure to bring your I-20, visa, passport and I-94.

9 – 11:30 a.m.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST FOR STUDENTS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE. This Test wilL focus primarily on academic writing for university-Level courses or professional Use. Bertrand H. Snell Hall 214

NOTE: Computer usernames and Clarkson e-mail accounts are set up in advance for all new students. This information was sent to the home address in mid-December. Students who still need this information can pick it up at the Office of Information Technology, 2nd floor, Educational Resources Center. Please bring photo identification (student ID, driver’s license, or passport).

3 – 4:00 p.m. Clarkson Jeopardy-Come meet new and returning students and learn about Clarkson in this fun, interactive game format. Barben A & B, Cheel Campus Center.

4 – 5:30 p.m.
TRANSITIONING AS A TRANSFER, 1st YEAR, INTERNATIONAL OR EXCHANGE STUDENT (Pizza Dinner to follow) — University staff, representatives of the Student Senate, current transfer students and international students will welcome you to Clarkson. Find out how to make a smooth academic and social transition. Join us for pizza after the talk. All family members are welcome to attend the meeting and dinner … Cheel Campus Center, Barben  A & B

Wednesday, January 7
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please complete On-Line CHECK-IN if you have not already done so. Add or drop      course through Peoplesoft account. Go to SAS office if assistance is needed. SAS is located in the center of the Ross-Brooks/Cubley-Reynolds residence hall complex.

•    You can still get your room key, ID card, and car      registration forms … Campus Safety & Security Office,      203 Cheel Campus Center

•    Contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer      Science at 268-2395 for advanced placement information      for MA131 (Calculus) or CS141 (Introduction to      Computer Science)

•    Meal Plan Validation … Cheel Campus Center, lower      level, ARAMARK Office

•    Mail Box Key … Cheel Campus Center, 1st floor, mailroom

•    Don’t forget to buy your books at The University      Bookstore, downtown, Market Street

•    International students who have not yet checked-in      with the International Students & Scholars Office,       proceed to 229 Price Hall (using the Thomas entrance).        Please be sure to bring your I-20, visa, passport and I-94.
9am  Optional campus Tour, Bring your class schedule.
Meet outside of Residence life office, 2^nd floor Cheel.

10 a.m. – noon

INTERNATIONAL/EXCHANGE STUDENT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND ORIENTATION         International Student Orientation – enjoy a bit to eat and meet your international student advisor from the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO). It is strongly recommended that all international students attend. The orientation session will not only introduce you to other new international students to Clarkson – but will also give you valuable information to assist you in making correct choices to maintain your student status. So come and enjoy!

 … Cheel Campus Center, Barben Rooms A & B, 2nd floor

Noon, Optional Campus Tour, Bring your Class Schedule. Meet outside of the Residence Life office, 2^nd floor Cheel.

Thursday, January 8
8 a.m.
Classes begin.