Transfer Student Orientation

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Parents and Family of transfers are welcome to attend Friday’s activities.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

CHECK-IN at the welcome table on the 2nd floor of Cheel Campus Center and complete activities listed below by 4 p.m.
You will receive your orientation schedule, your ID card, vehicle registration and parking permit.
If you are living on campus, please pick up your room keys in Residential Life (Second floor, Cheel Campus Center).
Proceed to the mailroom to pick up your mailbox key (First floor, Cheel Campus Center).

On-line SAS Check-In:
Hopefully you have checked your clearance status in advance in PeopleSoft, but 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 come to Student Administrative Services (SAS), located in the center of the Ross-Brooks/Cubley-Reynolds residence hall complex.  Be sure to check for any additional holds, including the Health Records hold (see below)

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

Pick up books at the Clarkson University Bookstore, Market Street, downtown Potsdam

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, located in 101 Hamlin-Powers residence hall complex.

Representatives of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be available for assistance at the residence halls to help set up your pc and answer any telephone and computer related questions you may have.

The following areas will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Schedule Questions: Questions regarding your class schedule, advanced placement, transfer credit may be addressed at the SAS Office, Room 104.

Student ID/Vehicle Registration: If you did not submit your photo ID or pre-register your vehicle, these will need to be done at the Campus Safety and Security Office, 2nd floor Cheel, 203.  Please note that you must be cleared  through SAS in order to receive these services.

Laptops:  Laptops ordered through the Laptop Purchase Program will be available for pick-up at the Office of Information technology (OIT) located in the Educational Resources Center (ERC), second floor.

Mail Box Keys  You may pick up your mail box key at the Mailroom, first floor, Cheel Campus Center

Meal Plan: If you have questions about your meal plan, please visit Aramark’s table, first floor, Cheel.

ROTC Information:  Visit the first floor of Cheel to get information about Clarkson’s Air Force or Army ROTC programs.

Banks:  Several area banks will be available on the first floor of Cheel. Visit them for information and/or sign up for a new account.

International Student Check-In: All transfer students who received a 'transfer pending I-20' for F1 student status are required to 'check-in' with the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to complete their transfer. Please be sure to bring your I-20, passport, visa and I-94 arrival/departure card to B.H. Snell 107.

10 a.m.  
Start strong. Join the newest members of the Army ROTC Golden Knight Battalion as they make their commitment to serve when they graduate. This ceremony, held each fall is an opportunity for the campus community to recognize our contracting cadets and scholarship winners who have chosen the path of service and leadership in the US Army. All are welcome to stop by the flagpoles in front of Cheel campus center for the brief and meaningful ceremony. 

11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch is on your own. Cheel Main Street and Bene Pizza Pasta will be open 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Thursday the 20th on a cash basis.

1 – 3 p.m.
ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST FOR STUDENTS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS A SECOND LANGUAGE (exchange students are exempt)
(Bertrand H. Snell Hall 214).

4:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Dinner on your own in town or at campus dining locations Cheel Main Street and Bene Pizza Pasta which will be open on a cash basis on Thursday night. If dining in town, please make reservations early. Dining information can be found at www.northcountryguide.com.

7 – 7:30 p.m.
Welcome by President Tony Collins (Cheel Campus Center Arena)
Receive a warm welcome to the campus community, see a slide show about campus life, and be introduced to Friday's schedule. 

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Campus-wide Ice Cream Social Welcome Reception (Cheel Lawn and BBQ Pit). Rain location: first and second floors of Cheel Campus Center.

8:30 – 9:15 p.m. (MANDATORY).
Holcroft Night. (Cheel BBQ Pit at back entrance of Cheel Campus Center).
Holcroft Night is a Clarkson University tradition that welcomes you into the Golden Knight family. Join us for a celebration of Golden Knight spirit, complete with music and surprises!  

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
9 – 10 a.m.
ACADEMIC ORIENTATION FOR SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES
If you have any questions, please contact Arts and Sciences Department Chair, Peter Turner, via email at pturner@clarkson.edu.

9 – 10 a.m.
ACADEMIC ORIENTATION FOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Studies, Global Supply Chain Management, Financial Information and Analysis, Information Systems & Business Processes (Bertrand H. Snell Hall 213)

9 – 9:15 a.m.
ACADEMIC ORIENTATION FOR SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MAJORS     
Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Software. (CAMP 177)

9:15 – 10 a.m.
Break into the following rooms:
Mechanical and Aeronautical (CAMP 177)
Chemical (CAMP 175)
Electrical and Computer (CAMP 163)
Civil and Environmental (CAMP 176)
Software Engineering (Rowley Lab 142)

9 – 10 a.m.
Academic Orientation for Engineering & Management (IE&M) (Science Center 162). 

10:15 – 11 a.m.
How to Be a Successful Transfer Student with an introduction to the Student Affairs Staff. (Student Senate Room, Cheel Campus Center).
(MANDATORY).

11:15 – 11:45 a.m.      
Pre-Law Orientation (Bertrand H. Snell Hall 213)
Pre-Medicine Orientation (Bertrand H. Snell Hall 214)
Pre-Physical Therapy Orientation (Science Center 356)

Noon
Lunch: Ross-Brooks Dining Hall and Empire Diner. Family members wishing to eat lunch in the dining hall can pay cash at the door.
Parents and familes depart after lunch.

2 – 4:30 p.m.
Finish any tasks that remain from yesterday.

2 p.m.
Optional Campus Tour. Meet outside of Residence Life Office. (Second floor, Cheel Campus Center).

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Athletic and Recreational Opportunities and Fitness Center Overview. (Fitness center)

9:00 p.m.  
Entertainment, Presented by CUB,  (Cheel Commons, Cheel Campus Center)

10:30 p.m. –1 a.m.
New Student Mixer sponsored by Clarkson's own radio station WTSC. Meet your classmates, enjoy refreshments, and dancing (Barben Rooms, Cheel Campus Center).

9 p.m. – Midnight
Fitness Center and Indoor Recreation Center open.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Breakfast. (Ross-Brooks Dining Hall) Sign-up sheet if not on meal plan.

10 – 11 a.m.
Information Technology Session 1: Learn how to use software you will need at Clarkson: Peoplesoft, Microsoft Outlook, the Clarkson website, Black board and the campus calendar. Attend this session if your last name begins with A-L. (Location TBD) (MANDATORY).

11 –  Noon
Information Technology Session 2: Learn how to use software you will need at Clarkson: Peoplesoft, Microsoft Outlook, the Clarkson website, Black board and the campus calendar. Attend this session if your last name begins with M-Z. (Location TBD) (MANDATORY).

Noon – 1:30
Lunch: (Ross-Brooks Dining Hall, Empire Diner, Cheel Campus Center).

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Discussion with representatives of the Career Center. (CAMP 177) (MANDATORY).

5:00-6:45 p.m.
Dinner. (The Empire Diner and Ross Brooks Dining Hall).

8 – 9 p.m.
Entertainment, presented by CUB. (Cheel Commons).

9:30 – midnight
Laser Tag (Walker Arena).

9 p.m. – Midnight
Fitness Center and Indoor Recreation Center open.


SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Brunch. (Ross-Brooks Dining Hall)

10 – 10:45 a.m.
FEDERAL LOAN ENTRANCE INTERVIEW — If you haven’t taken this session online. William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Entrance Interview (Science Center 360)
                                                            
3 – 5 p.m.
New Student Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. (Baghdad Field)

5:15 – 6:45 p.m.
Dinner. (The Empire Diner and Ross-Brooks Dining Hall)

MONDAY, AUGUST 24

8 a.m.
Classes begin.

7 p.m.
Clarkson Convocation, Cheel Arena, Cheel Campus Center. (MANDATORY).


TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

5:30 – 7 p.m.
Voluntary Advanced Placement Exam for Calculus 1 (MA131) (Science Center 356)

9 – 11:30 a.m.
Make-up Writing Test if English is a student’s second language. (Report to Bertrand H. Snell Hall 164 for room assignment)

5 – 7 p.m.
Social for transfer students, new and returning. Sponsored by the Clarkson University Transfer Association (CUTSA). (Cheel Campus Center, Barben A and B). (MANDATORY).


7 – 9 p.m.
Activities Fair: Getting Involved on Campus. (Cheel Arena) (MANDATORY).


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Voluntary Advanced Placement Exam for C/C++ or Java. (Science Center 356)


WEEKEND HOURS FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TBD for 2009
University Bookstore, Market Street, Downtown Potsdam
Saturday, August 22, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 23, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Residence Life Office, Cheel Campus Center 203
Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SAS Office, Cubley-Reynolds Complex
Sunday, August 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Campus Safety Office, Cheel Campus Center 203
Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 23, call 268-6666 (keys will be distributed, 2nd floor Cheel)

OIT Help Desk, 2nd Floor ERC
Sat., August 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ARAMARK, lower level, Cheel Campus Center
Saturday, August 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday, August 23, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cheel Mail Room, 1st floor, Cheel Campus Center
Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. – Noon

Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering (MAE), CAMP 253
Sat., August 22, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sun., August 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.


HELP DESK TECHNICIANS will be in the residence halls Thursday,
August 20, and Friday, August 21.