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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 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.

Associated Colleges Common Courses

Want to explore classes on another campus? Want to cross-register to another of the three schools in the area but don’t have a car?

The Associated Colleges are offering a few cross-registered courses during the ten weeks when all four colleges are in session, so you don’t have to worry about being on break and missing something. Plus, transportation is provided. These courses include:

Fall 2011:

SUNY Potsdam: SUP 102CHIN, Contemporary Chinese II
SUNY Potsdam: SUP 101SPAN, Contemporary Spanish Language
SUNY Canton: SUC 201GMMD, Digital Photography
St.Lawrence University: SLU 101CHIN, Elementary Chinese
Clarkson University: PH 323, Optics
Clarkson University: SC/CE 301, Geographical Info Systems

Common Course Equivalency Table - Fall 2011

Spring 2012:

SUNY Potsdam: SUP 102SPAN, Contemporary Spanish Language II
SUNY Potsdam: SUP 103CHIN, Contemporary Chinese III
SUNY Canton: SUC 201GMMD, Digital Photography
SUNY Canton: SUC 101LEST, Legal Studies
St. Lawrence University: SLU 322PCA, Native American Oral Traditions
Clarkson University: PH447/547, Nuclear Physics
Clarkson University: PHIL405/505, Sustainability Theory & Practice: A Critical Assessment

Common Course Equivalency Table - Spring 2012

After logging into PeopleSoft, select "Self Service" from the Main Menu. Then click on "Class Search / Browse Catalog". Select the correct term, Search for Classes then click GO. Under the Course Subject list SUP, SUC, or SLU depending on which course you are interested in viewing.

All classes are offered in the evenings. You will enroll as you would your Clarkson courses, through PeopleSoft, but will be required to complete a cross-registration form for those courses offered at SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Canton, or St. Lawrence University. Additional information regarding that will be sent directly to those students later on who enroll in these courses.

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Cross Registration Form

Fall 2011 Common Course dates:
August 30
September 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
October 18, 20, 25, 27
November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 29
December 1

Transportation schedule - Fall 2011

Spring 2012 Common Course dates:
January 23, 25, 30
February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
March 5, 7, 26, 28
April 2, 4, 16, 18, 23, 25

Transportation schedule - Spring 2012