Accepted Students Days | Clarkson University

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All students accepted into Clarkson University are invited to come celebrate with the Golden Knights and experience the energy and excitement of Clarkson at our Spring Accepted Students Days.

Even if you have attended previous events or visited campus, we encourage you to attend this day focused on connecting you with our students, faculty and staff so that you can hear from the people living the Clarkson experience right now. Plus, you'll get to meet some of your future classmates!

This event is by invitation only so to register for this event, please log in using your Application Status page login information.

Schedule at a Glance - First-Year Students

We pack a lot in to one day! Accepted Students Day is both a celebration of your acceptance and an opportunity for you to get to know us better. We recommend you attending the entire day to get a full picture of life on our campus - from academic, study abroad and research opportunities to extracurricular activities and athletics - but understand if you can only attend part of the day.

Some of the day is chosen by you, and some is pre-selected for you. You will receive a finalized schedule upon check-in. If there is something that is a "must-see" for you while you're here, just let one of our staff members or admissions ambassadors (in the yellow t-shirts!) know, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

There are two tracks for the day - Green Knights and Golden Knights.

Morning Activities

Check in & Light Breakfast
Check in and grab a special breakfast snack!

Early Bird Campus Tours
Can't stay through the afternoon? Get your student life campus tour out of the way in the morning.

Engineering Lab Tours
Come early enough to check out our hands-on engineering labs and facilities, like our wind tunnel, new shared resources lab and more.

One-on-One Financial Aid Meetings
If you have questions regarding your financial aid package, stop by our financial aid desk and we'll sign you up to talk to one of our admissions & financial aid staff members one-on-one.

Health Professions Info Session
Learn more about our pre-health profession programs (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-vet) with Professor Damien Samways.

Adirondack Semester Info Sessions
If living and learning in the heart of the Adirondacks is something that interests you, we encourage you to check out this short info session on our unique Adirondack Semester option.

Welcome and Event Kick-Off
We officially welcome you to Clarkson.

Academic Information Sessions
You'll attend one information session to learn more about the academic major you are most interested in.

Afternoon Activities

One-on-One Financial Aid Meetings
If you have questions regarding your financial aid package, stop by our financial aid desk and we'll sign you up to talk to one of our admissions & financial aid staff members one-on-one.

Buffet Lunch with Faculty and Students
At lunch, you'll have another opportunity to talk with faculty and students from the academic program(s) you're interested in as you enjoy a catered buffet meal (vegan/vegetarian, gluten free, and lactose free options available).

Honors Program Sessions (*by invitation only)
For students who have been accepted into the Honors Program, we offer a separate lunch and afternoon activities that focus on the Honors Program. You'll meet current students, faculty and staff from the program and learn more about the incredible opportunities available to Honors students.

Clarkson Showcase
Several of our 200+ student clubs and organizations are on display to chat with you about getting involved on campus. Staff from student-oriented campus departments such as Athletics, Security & Safety and ROTC are also on hand to answer questions.

Financial Aid Information Session
Director of New Student Financial Aid Kara Pitts and her staff explain Clarkson's financial aid process and offer a Q&A period.

Student to Student Panel
What's life as a student at Clarkson really like? Find out from our students from different majors, interests, and experiences as they share their Clarkson journeys and answer questions related to life at Clarkson, co-ops, internships, and full-time employment, and study abroad. Ask them whatever questions come to mind and expect real answers.

Student Life Campus Tours
If you didn't make the Early Bird tour, no problem. Your schedule will have an afternoon tour scheduled that will highlight student life related stops, such as a residence hall room, the fitness center, the Student Center, library and more.

GE Leadership Day

Clarkson University partners with General Electric every spring to host GE Leadership Day for all accepted students who identify as female. During this event, participants:

learn about leadership from successful GE staff who graduated from Clarkson.
make new friends and network with alumnae, staff and current students.
stay overnight with a female Clarkson student host (if participating in the full GE program).
enjoy dinner and evening activities on campus.
also attend Accepted Students Day the following day.

There is also separate, optional programming for parents of Leadership Program participants.

This year's GE Leadership Day will take place on Friday, March 27, 2020. Please note that registration is required for Accepted Students Day if attending GE Leadership Day. Registering for GE Leadership Day automatically registers you for Accepted Students Day the following day.

Register for GE Leadership Day

Travel Information

You're not just visiting Clarkson, you're visiting Potsdam, St. Lawrence County and the "North Country." Potsdam is home to many shops, restaurants and activities. You can learn more about our surrounding areas by visiting our Clarkson Blog.

Overnight Accommodations

Overnight accommodations in the area include well-recognized chain hotels, quaint bed and breakfasts and family owned motels, as well as Clarkson's subsidiary hotel, the award-winning Clarkson Inn.

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

Getting to and 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 and Parking 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.