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EMS Courses and Certification

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EMS Courses and Certification

EMS Courses and Certification

Emergency Medical Services and First Responder Courses

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to learn how to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill or injured? Then sign up to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Certified First Responder (CFR). You can refresh your EMT skills, too, through one of our courses.

EMT Program - Potsdam 

Clarkson EMT Program

 

EMS Student working on breaking car windshields

Clarkson University, Clarkson Hall - 59 Main Street, Potsdam, NY
Two days a week (Monday and Thursdays) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 1 Saturday 08/08/2026 (9am - 4pm)

 

Course begins May 18,  2026 and concludes August 8, 2026 (Practical Skills Exam Date)
Instructor(s) - TBA

Original cost: $1050.00 (includes text, uniform shirts and a vital signs kit)

PLEASE NOTE: Registration and payment is due by May 1st, 2026. To register, please go to the following link:

Registration Form

Orientation will be on May 11th from 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. to receive your class materials and fill out the administrative paperwork.

Certified EMS agencies can submit for NYS reimbursement upon the student’s successful receipt of NYS EMS Certification.

For more information or if anyone is interested after the application deadline (before the class begins) please email Doug Wildermuth at dwilderm@clarkson.edu and if there are openings still available - we may be able to get you into class.

 

Continuing Medical Education 

Emergency medical Technicians (EMTs) can re-certify themselves by attending Continuing Medical Education Sessions (CMEs). They are conducted 8 months of the year and more information can be found here.

For further information, please contact the Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences at 315-268-4444, or by email at emt@clarkson.edu. 

Travel and Transportation - Potsdam Campus

Student Health and Counseling Center - Faculty and Staff

Dean of Students

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Dean of Students

Dean of Students

Who We Are

In the Office of the Dean of Students you’ll meet staff who are committed to promoting students’ personal and academic growth while representing their concerns and helping them enhance their character, quality, and perspective during and after their time at Clarkson University. We work to allow students the ability to achieve a quality education dedicated to excellence, leadership, and citizenship.

Contact Us

1003 Price Hall 
CU Box 5507 
Phone: 315-268-6620 
deanofstudents@clarkson.edu

Student Support

Contact us for questions or concerns regarding these topics.

  • Student Regulations
  • Student Advocacy
  • SafetyNet (Students of Concern)
  • Student Conduct
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Notification of Absence
  • First-Year Student Alcohol and Sexual Assault Education
  • Medical Withdrawal
  • Leave of Absence

 

  • Incomplete Requests (2+ per semester)
  • Student Conduct Records Verification
  • Parent & Family Student Affairs Connections
  • The CU Pantry
  • Student Emergency Relief Funding
  • Dr. Robert A. Plane Endowment Fund
  • Stephen Newkofsky H’03 Endowed Scholarship
  • Bill Cotter ’73 Sponsored Media Prize Award

Department Administration

Troy Lassial

Troy Lassial

Assistant Dean of Students

Email: tlassial@clarkson.edu
Office: 315/268-6620

Kelsey Pearson

Kelsey Pearson

Dean of Students

Email: kmpearson@clarkson.edu
Office: 315/268-6620

Knight Bus

New Knight Orientation

High School Group Visits

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High School Group Visits

High School Group Visits

Whether you're part of an Upward Bound program, a science class or a guidance counselor led group, our staff is here to create a memorable visit for all of your participants. All of our high group visits take place at our main campus in Potsdam, New York. Requests for visits to our Capital Region Campus in Schenectady, New York, can only be filled on a case-by-case basis.

A group visit typically includes:

  • Taking a full or condensed tour of campus, led by one or more of our student admissions ambassadors.
  • An overview of Clarkson University including information about our 50+ programs of study, study abroad opportunities, extracurricular offerings and so much more!

We want to host you

At Clarkson, we welcome the opportunity to host your high school or community organization group visit and to give you a unique experience tailored to the needs of your students. 

General Information

  • All groups must fill out our High School Group Campus Visit Request Form found here.
  • Groups will be hosted Monday through Friday only. Special requests for Saturday visits can be made but will be granted at the discretion of the Admissions team based on staff availability.
  • Tours and admissions presentations are provided without fees for groups of 8th grade and higher.
  • Clarkson has the right to determine the final schedule of any group visit; our staff will do our best to accommodate all requests for activities within the allotted amount of time.
  • Groups must have at least one chaperone per every 15 students.

Booking & Cancellations

  • Group visits must be requested at least 10 business days (two weeks) in advance. If your group is larger than 100 students, please give at least four weeks notice.
  • If cancellation is necessary, we ask that you try to cancel five (5) business days (one week) before your scheduled visit.

Additional Fees

  • If audio/visual above and beyond what is required for standard activities is requested, a fee will be assessed.

What to Expect

Our campus tours are typically 60-90 minutes in length and cover the majority of our buildings on the "Hill" campus in Potsdam, New York. We can easily condense the length of the tours and focus on the areas your group is interested in seeing.

This includes:

  • residence halls
  • dining locations
  • the library
  • Career Center
  • indoor athletic facilities
  • Cheel Campus Center (including ice hockey area)
  • Student Center
  • academic buildings (classrooms and laboratories)
  • SPEED labs (Clean Snowmobile, Formula SAE, FIRST Robotics, Mini Baja and more). 

Many of our groups are looking to visit with specific academic departments or student support departments. If you have a specific group that you are hoping to spend some time with during your visit, please let us know.

Examples of frequently requested department visits include:

  • The Clarkson School (early college entrance program)
  • HEOP (Higher Education Opportunity Program)
  • CUPO (Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities)
  • Shipley Center for Innovation
  • Army/Air Force ROTC

During your time at Clarkson, you may be on campus at a typical mealtime. If this is the case, our office may be able to provide you with complimentary meals for your group depending on the age group and your financial needs. The location will be determined by our staff (you are welcome to give us your preference) based on the time of day for your meal, size of your group, capacity of the dining facility and schedule of activities. Having a Meal on Campus

Bringing students to campus who are interested in applying or have already applied to Clarkson? If they haven't done an in-person admissions interview, doing so during your visit could be the perfect time. We will need the information on your specific students to make the arrangements and will need advance notice to ensure a counselor is available for the interview. 

Many of our faculty have developed fun, educational hands-on experiences and experiments that are perfect for a high school group. It is one of the most popular and unique options available to groups while visiting. Inquire for more details.

Especially for grades 10 and up, we strongly encourage your group to have an admissions overview with one of our counselors. All of our counselors are trained in both admissions and financial aid, so they can answer any questions your students may have about each process. The overview is a great way for the students to better understand going to college overall, what the processes are like and what to look for during their college search. 

Admissions Visits, Events & Tours

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Admissions Visits, Events & Tours

Admissions Visits, Events & Tours

Picture Yourself Here

Clarkson University is an experience — one you’ve just got to see for yourself. 

We’re a tight-knit, driven and innovative community located just minutes from the Adirondack Mountains. Together, we strive to push boundaries through research, crossing and advancing disciplines. Our campus environment encourages learning by doing — in the classroom through activities like SPEED team competitions and Clarkson Ignite, and outside the classroom through internships, co-ops, study abroad and immersion experiences.

Explore our campus virtually from home, or schedule a visit to see our facilities in person, discover our unique, engaged community and speak with students, faculty and admissions.

Explore Clarkson Virtually

360° Virtual Campus Tour

Can’t make it to campus just yet? Explore Clarkson University from anywhere with our interactive 360° virtual campus tour. Step inside residence halls, classrooms, labs, dining spaces and recreation facilities, all at your own pace. It’s the closest thing to being here in person.

Start the 360° Campus Tour

Self-Guided Campus Tours

If you'd like to check out our campus online or in-person on your own, be sure to utilize our online interactive map resources, which include videos, photos, and descriptions of our campus spaces.

Explore Interactive Campus Map

We continue to offer virtual opportunities for online interviews via video chat.

Schedule Your Interview

We invite you to join us for our series of Virtual Information Sessions, taking place each week. During each of these sessions, a member of our Admissions team will give a brief presentation about Clarkson, along with the admissions and financial aid process. Then, we will highlight a different department or topic each week, such as the Career Center, Student Success Center, SPEED Teams (engineering design project teams), Student Life and more!  All sessions will have current students, along with department faculty/staff, and you will have the chance to ask any questions you may have.  

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CU is the place for you!

Explore options below for visiting and touring campus, events, and connecting with our Clarkson community members. Our office remains committed to connecting with future students as they explore all that CU offers.

Experience Clarkson In-Person

Visit Days, Open Houses & Accepted Students Days

Visit Days will be offered for all students interested in learning more about Clarkson for first year, transfer and the Clarkson School. These are half day events geared towards students who want to learn more about Clarkson, see our campus, and get to know our unique offerings. 

Learn more about our Visit Days

Fall Open Houses are for all students interested in learning more about Clarkson for first year, transfer and the Clarkson School. Taking place on Saturdays, these full day events give visiting families the experience to dive in to all Clarkson has to offer, as well as multiple opportunities for faculty, staff and student interaction.

Learn more about Fall Open Houses

Accepted Students events will take place for all students accepted for Fall 2026 admission, including first year, transfer and Clarkson School in a variety of formats and options. Check back for dates and registration information. 

Learn more about Accepted Students events

 

| Overnight Stays for Accepted Students

Once you've applied and have been accepted to Clarkson, you'll also have the opportunity to stay overnight with one of our current students to get the full college experience.

Learn more by contacting the undergraduate admissions team at admissions@clarkson.edu.

 

| Engineering & Applied Sciences Fridays

If you're interested in pursuing our undergraduate engineering & applied sciences programs and are looking to visit campus, consider attending one of our Engineering & Applied Sciences Fridays events. These events, taking place on select Fridays throughout the fall, provide similar opportunities as a personalized visit, including an admissions overview, complimentary lunch at our main dining hall and campus tour, but also include 90 minutes of specialized time with our Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences faculty, staff and students. Each event runs from 8:45 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. 

ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCES FRIDAYS HAVE CONCLUDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2026.

Learn more about Engineering & Applied Sciences Fridays

On-campus interviews are available to schedule at this time, and we continue to offer virtual opportunities for online interviews via video chat.

Schedule Your Interview

In-Person Campus Tours

There is no better way to get to know campus than by coming to experience it yourself. Register today for a personalized campus tour led by one of our student tour guides, showcasing our academic and social spaces, athletic facilities, a residence hall room and more.     

Register for Tour

Self-Guided Campus Tours

If you'd like to check out our campus online or in-person on your own, be sure to utilize our online interactive map resources, which include videos, photos, and descriptions of our campus spaces.

Explore Interactive Campus Map

We offer several options to meet with faculty, athletic coaches, support staff and current students so that you can learn first-hand about life at Clarkson, including our 50+ academic programs, our 200+ student clubs, and our 20 varsity athletic teams. At this time these meetings remain in a virtual format.

Request a Virtual Meeting

Clarkson welcomes many high school groups throughout the year to create a unique experience for all attendees that is different from our one-on-one visits. Work through a hands-on team activity with the Shipley Center for Innovation, take a tour through our award-winning SPEED labs, and much more. 

Guidance counselors, teachers, and program coordinators – learn about what you can expect on your tour and other general information:

What to Expect & General Info

Or, if you're ready to schedule your visit:

Schedule Group Visit

Students – ask your guidance counselor or favorite teacher about bringing your class to campus for a visit!

High School Visits & College Fairs

Our undergraduate admissions staff represents Clarkson at high schools and college fairs across the country. Find your counselor and find out where they'll be next, virtually and in-person.

Find Your Counselor

Travel Information

Getting to & Around Campus

All of our undergraduate programs are housed at our main campus in Potsdam, New York, just outside the six million acre Adirondack Park and a short drive from two of Canada's most notable cities - Ottawa and Montreal. Whether you're coming by car, plane, or bus, here are directions to our campus.

Once you're on our campus, you may choose to utilize our campus map. Notable buildings for new guests include Holcroft House, our undergraduate admissions hub; the Student Center, our student life hub; and Cheel Campus Center, home to the Golden Knights Division I men's and women's ice hockey teams.

View our Potsdam Campus Printable PDF Map View our Interactive Virtual Campus Map

Dining & Lodging

Potsdam, New York is a welcoming, friendly college town. Located on the banks of the beautiful Raquette River, its tree-lined streets and historic red sandstone buildings give a friendly feel to an array of modern stores and restaurants within walking distance of our campus.

From gluten-free bakeries, farm-to-table bistros and international cuisine restaurants, Potsdam is known in the region for its variety of culinary options. Overnight accommodations in the area include well-recognized chain hotels, quaint bed and breakfasts and family owned motels.

The following resources will give you all the information you need on dining, lodging, shopping and more in the Potsdam and North Country areas:

Undergraduate Admissions FAQs

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