Schedule at a Glance

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 (and each other) better. We recommend you attending the entire day to get a full picture of life on our campus - from academic, co-op and research opportunities to extracurricular activities and athletics - but understand if you can only attend part of the day. 

Accepted students and parents

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 know, and we will do our best to accommodate you. 

Morning Activities

Check in & Light Breakfast
8 - 10 a.m.
Check in and grab a special breakfast snack. You may even enjoy a pop up performance or two!

Early Bird Campus Tours (optional, morning and afternoon)
leaving every 20 minutes from 8:10 - 9:10 a.m. (pre-registration required)
Can't stay through the afternoon? Get your student life campus tour out of the way in the morning.

Accepted Student Day participants

Financial Aid Drop-In Sessions
8 - 10 a.m.; 1:30 - 4 p.m. (pre-registration required)
If you have questions regarding your financial aid package, stop in to talk to one of our admissions & financial aid staff members. Families can pre-register for a limited number of morning Early Bird sessions (20 minute time slots), or can stop by anytime in the afternoon for a first come, first served format. 

Beyond the Classroom: Life at Clarkson Panel (optional, morning and afternoon)
9 - 9:50 a.m.
You'll learn a ton about your academic school, department and intended major at our academic interactive sessions, so these panels will focus on life as a Golden Knight outside the classroom! Bring your questions about Residence Life, Dining, Clubs & Organizations, the local community, wellness support, global experiences, our annual Career Fairs, and more!

Welcome and Event Kick-Off
10 a.m.
We officially welcome you to Clarkson in Cheel Arena, home of the Golden Knights Division I hockey teams!

Academic Program Interactive Sessions 
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Get to know your school and major by attending this interactive session featuring Q&As with current students, faculty, and staff, live demonstrations, facility tours and more!

 

Afternoon Activities

Buffet Lunch
12:30 - 2 p.m.
At lunch, you'll have another opportunity to talk with your future classmates as you enjoy a catered buffet meal (vegan/vegetarian, gluten free, and lactose free options available).

Clarkson Showcase
12:30 - 2 p.m.
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. The showcase takes place in the same location as lunch!

Beyond the Classroom: Life at Clarkson Panel (optional, morning and afternoon)
2 - 2:50 p.m.
You'll learn a ton about your academic school, department and intended major at our academic interactive sessions, so these panels will focus on life as a Golden Knight outside the classroom! Bring your questions about Residence Life, Dining, Clubs & Organizations, the local community, wellness support, global experiences, our annual Career Fairs, and more!

Parent to Parent Panel
2 - 2:50 p.m.
Parents and family members, hear from parents of current Clarkson students and ask any questions you may have about transitioning to college, campus resources for students and families, and all the fun that comes with being a Clarkson parent!

Transfer Student Session
2 - 2:50 p.m.
If you are an accepted transfer student, we invite you to join our admissions staff and fellow transfer students at this session focused on transferring to Clarkson! 

The Clarkson School Session & Campus Tour
2 - 4 p.m.
Students accepted into our early college program, The Clarkson School (TCS), are invited to join staff and students from TCS for the afternoon. During this time, guests can have their questions answered, get to know our students, and explore Clarkson's campus from the lens of a TCS student.

Student Life Campus Tours
2 - 2:50 p.m.; 3 - 3:50 p.m.
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. 

Downtown Health Sciences Session
3:15 - 4 p.m. 
Students interested in our direct entry programs in Physical Therapy (PT), Physician Assistant Studies (PA), or Occupational Therapy (OT) can join faculty, staff and students from these programs at our downtown campus for an overview of the programs and tour of our state-of-the-art health sciences facilities.

GE Leadership Day

Clarkson University partners with General Electric every spring to host GE Leadership Day for all accepted students. 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.
  • enjoy lunch, dinner and team-building activities on campus.
  • spend an overnight on campus with a current student host. 
  • also attend Accepted Students Day the following day. 

The date for 2023 GE Leadership Day will be Friday, March 24. Please note that registration is required for Accepted Students Day if attending GE Leadership Day. Registration will only become available to students who are registered for the March 25 Accepted Students Day event. Space is limited. 

View our schedule of activities below!

12 - 1 p.m.
Check in and drop off overnight items to storage
Student Center MPRs

1 - 1:25 p.m.
Welcome from GE Staff & Icebreaker Activity

1:25 - 2:30 p.m.
Lead Out Game

2:30 - 3 p.m.
Panel Discussion with Clarkson Students

3 - 3:15 p.m.
Break - with snacks!

3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Fanning Frenzy

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Career Path Tips & Discussion

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks

4:30 - 5 p.m.
Meet Your Overnight Host!

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.

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