Student Resource Fair: Friday, August 26th, 2:30pm - 3:30pm Quad Lawn
This is your opportunity to meet different offices on campus and learn more about the resources they offer.
Convocation Featuring ReVoiced: Friday, August 26th, 4pm - 6pm Cheel Arena
Convocation and the Van Sickle Endowed Lectureship are events that officially welcome new students to the academic year as well as connect students to a common performance, reading or speaker. Learn more about common conversations and the common reading book here. Convocation is where you get a FREE class of 2026 shirt and a surprise gift!
CUB’s Glowfest: Friday, August 26th, 9pm-12am Cheel Lawn
Join CUB (Clarkson Union Board) for a glow in the dark DJ and Dance Party with the Class of 2026! Wear your class shirt and get ready for a night of lights and music.
Playfair: Saturday, August 27th 3pm - 5pm Cheel Lawn (IRC Rain)
Get connected with other first-year students and participate in team building activities.
Michael Kent Comedy Magic Show: Saturday, August 27th 9pm - 10pm Student Center Forum
Come watch an interactive magic experience with comedy magician Michael Kent! Michael gives magic a facelift as he invites the audience to laugh with him at the absurdity of a modern-day magician through an interactive experience reminiscent of a late-night talk show.
Club and Organization Activities Fair: Sunday, August 28th, 7pm Cheel Arena
There are many opportunities for you to engage in clubs and organizations during your time at Clarkson. Throughout Orientation, you'll get a little taste of all the opportunities Clarkson has for you to get involved as several clubs and organizations will be hosting events for you to participate in that we will share with you upon arrival. We are also hosting a Club and Organization Activities Fair. This is your chance to meet several clubs and organizations the first week of being at Clarkson, and learn where you can get involved right away with others that have similar interests as you. To get a sneak peek of our clubs and organizations, log in to Knight Life with your Clarkson credentials at Knightlife.clarkson.edu.
Community
Clarkson is a community of students, faculty and staff who all work together with the common goal of students leaving with a holistic education. Orientation is your first chance to get a sense of the community, build relationships and get comfortable with campus.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Clarkson is a diverse community of learners. With international students from different countries, students from all over the united states, LGBTQ+ -identifying students, indigenous students, and students from various religious backgrounds, Clarkson is a place where diversity is not just a buzzword. It is a way of life.
Title IX Training
All students, faculty, and staff are protected under Title IX at Clarkson. This includes sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and retaliation. Title IX violations are taken very seriously at Clarkson, and we are committed to helping you navigate the many resources we have available to you.