Pre-Orientation Trips
Pre-orientation trips are optional trips held in the days just prior to the larger orientation experience, designed to be fun, engaging, and interactive. These student-run trips are a great way to try new things, make new friends, and get a head start on the Clarkson experience.
Two types of pre-orientation trips are available to incoming students—Either a multi-day trip hosted by Clarkson’s Outing Club, or a one day trip from a variety of on-campus organizations. Each trip alternative hosts a number of options to best meet your student’s needs.
For more information on each, see the documents listed below:
4 Day Outing Club Trip Options
1 Day Trip Options
Arrival and Orientation:
A mini-orientation is available for families of students who are participating in pre-orientation trips. This session is held for your family’s convenience so two trips to Potsdam for Orientation events are not necessary.
Students who are participating in an Outing Club trip and their families should plan on arriving on Sunday, August 21st between noon and 3:30 pm and check in at the Educational Resources Center. A mini-orientation for these students and their families will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Barben Rooms in Cheel Campus Center followed by a barbecue.
NOTE: To sign up for a pre-orientation trip please visit CU and Me. You will need your Clarkson AD username and password to sign up.
Costs*
One day trips (excluding the Integrator): $50
Integrator experience: Free
Outing Club trips: $200
*Includes food, transportation, and other costs
Applications are available on CU & Me from May 1 to July 15.
