Clarkson University

A Guide to the First Year

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Table of Contents

Class of 2017................................................................................................................................................. 2

Important Phone Numbers ............................................................................................................................ 3

Social Media ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Speaking the Lingo ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Living on Campus ......................................................................................................................................... 6

What to Bring ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Roommate Conflicts .............................................................................................................................. 8

Homesickness ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Student Life ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Getting Involved in Student Organizations ............................................................................................. 11

Greek Life ............................................................................................................................................... 12

Volunteering ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Indoor & Outdoor Recreation ................................................................................................................. 14

Athletics ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Dining on Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Student Success Center ............................................................................................................................... 18

Accommodative Services ........................................................................................................................ 20

Tutoring Services .................................................................................................................................... 21

How to talk to your professor ................................................................................................................. 22

Technology ................................................................................................................................................. 23

Transportation ............................................................................................................................................. 24

Traditions .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Calendar ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................... 32

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Class of 2017 Congratulations on your decision to attend Clarkson University! We’re excited to have you, and

look forward to not only what we are able to bring to you in terms of your college career, but

also what you are able to bring to us.

This guide has been developed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Clarkson as a member of

the Class of 2017. You’ll find this information useful in the coming months.

Allow the following pages to guide you in your new adventure, and be sure to take advantage of

the resources now at your

fingertips.

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Important Phone Numbers

Accommodative Services……………………. 315-268-7643

Admissions Office…………………………….. 315-268-6480

Campus Dining (Aramark)……………………..315-268-3816

Campus Safety & Security……………..............315-268-6666

Career Center ………………………………… 315-268-6477

Counseling Center……………………………. 315-268-2327

Dean of Students……………………………... 315-268-6620

First-Year Advising…………………………… 315-268-3948

Institute for Sustainable Environment…………..315-268-3856

Residence Life………………………………… 315-268-6451

School of Arts & Sciences…………………… 315-268-6544

School of Business…………………………… 315-268-2300

Student Health Center……………………….. 315-268-6633

Student Mailroom…………………………….. 315-268-6416

Student Life & Engagement…………………. 315-268-6680

Student Organizations……………………….. 315-268-2345

Student Success Center…………………….. 315-268-2209

University Bookstore…………………………. 315-268-3862

University Outreach & Student Affairs……… 315-268-3943

Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering… 315-268-6446

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Social Media

Social media is a great way to connect with your classmates and Clarkson! Whether you’re on a

sports team, in a student club, completing a research project or participating in a residence hall

activity, make sure to mention us (@ClarksonUniv) in your Tweets and Instagram photos and we

may repost them onto our accounts! We will be staging a series of university-wide photo, video

and hashtag contests throughout 2013-2014, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram

@ClarksonUniv and on Facebook at Clarkson University!

At Clarkson, you have the freedom to represent yourself as you see fit on social media. But as

you prepare for a career and the next stages of your life, be responsible for your pages and posts.

What you post shapes what others perceive of you; employers often check social media when

screening job candidates.

At Clarkson, we strive to create a community where all students, faculty and staff feel welcome

and respected. That community extends to social media, so we expect you won’t post anything

that could potentially hurt, insult or harass others on campus. With all the opportunities to remain

anonymous online, some believe they can post and face no consequences, but all social media

activity can leave trails that will eventually lead their way back to the author of the post. If you

see something, say something: contact your resident advisor or the Office of Student Life if you

see social media posts materialize that harass or insult members of the Clarkson community. One

of Clarkson’s mottos is “Technology Serving Humanity”: let’s utilize these amazing social

media outlets to have fun and put the best versions of ourselves out there for the rest of the world

to see!

Many Clarkson offices use social media to update the campus community, their pages and

handles are listed below. We encourage you to follow/like to stay informed about campus.

Clarkson University

Facebook: Clarkson University

Instagram: @clarksonuniversity

Twitter: @ClarksonUniv

Clarkson Athletics

Twitter: @ClarksonUSports

Clarkson Career Center

Facebook: Clarkson University Career Center

Twitter: @cucareer

Clarkson Dining: Facebook: Clarkson University Dining

Clarkson Library

Facebook: Clarkson University Libraries

Clarkson Student Life Facebook: Clarkson Student Life

Twitter @clarksonStuLife Clarkson Class of 2017 Facebook

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Speaking the Lingo Clarkson is a whole new world that for the next four years you will have a chance to learn all about. To help speak

Clarkson a little bit better here is a quick snapshot of commonly used acronyms

AC Area Coordinator (full-time live-in staff who oversee RDs

& RAs)

Aero Aeronautical engineer

ARAMARK Campus dining service

CAMP Center for Advanced Materials Processing (Engineering

building)

ChemE Chemical engineer

CivE Civil engineer

Concrete Café Food service area in 3rd floor Science Center CU Clarkson University

CU and Me Website for accepted students: www.clarkson.edu/cuandme

CUB Clarkson Union Board (campus programming board)

CUPO Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities

CUSA Clarkson University Student Association

CUSB Clarkson University School of Business

DB Declining Balance: money on ID card used to purchase food

Dead Week Week of studying before final exams

E&M Engineering and Management

ERC Educational Resource Center (library and Student Affairs offices)

FE Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Forum Videowall and stairs/seating in Student Center

FYS First Year Seminar (mandatory class for freshmen)

Healthy Pantry Food service area in Hamlin Powers

Hill Campus Portion of Clarkson University on the "hill" (Clarkson Avenue) IRC Indoor Recreational Center- includes Fieldhouse and Alumni Gym

ISE Institute for a Sustainable Environment

ISO International Student Organization

ISSO International Students and Scholars Office

Java Java City

Late Knight Series of fun/social events on Friday/Saturday nights

MechE Mechanical engineer

Moodle Online classroom- used in FYS

MPRs Multi-Purpose Rooms- located on top floor of Student Center

New Dorms Graham and Price Hall

New Snell B.H. Snell (academic building)

O Chem Organic Chemistry

OIT Office of Information Technology

Old Snell Downtown campus- includes theater

P Chem Physical Chemistry

PeopleSoft Database to enroll in classes, view grades, etc.

Pit Hamlin-Powers Residence Halls

Pod POD- campus convenience store on lower level of Student Center Quad Reynolds, Brooks, Ross, and Cubley residence halls

RA Resident Advisor

RD Resident Director (student staff who oversee RAs)

Ro Bro Ross Brooks Dining Hall

SAS Student Administrative Services

Servery Food service area in Student Center

SPEED Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design

SSC Student Success Center

State SUNY Potsdam

TAC Technology Advancement Center

Walker Walker Arena (next to Kinney)

WCKN Clarkson Television Station

WiSE Women in Science and Engineering (theme floor)

WTSC Clarkson radio station "91.1 The Source"

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Living on Campus Office: Residence Life, Student Affairs, Educational Resource Center (ERC)

Email: reslife@clarkson.edu

Phone: 315-268-6642

Lasting friendships begin in our residence and dining halls for as many reasons as there are

individuals. We strive to help you make your residence days and nights as rewarding as your

classroom experiences and believe there is as much to be learned outside the classroom as there

is in the classroom. As a first-year student, you’ll live in one of our fully networked residence

halls. All the rooms are double occupancy and fully furnished including drapes.

Clarkson houses most Freshmen in the “Quad” which consists of Cubley, Reynolds, Ross and

Brooks. This enhances the First Year Experience and promotes cohesiveness of the class.

Currently there are four options for themed housing that include FIRST Robotics, Outdoor

Enthusiast, Professional Women, and Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). The goal of

Theme Housing is to bring students together because of common interests to cultivate lasting

friendships. Living on a Theme floor is advantageous because residents of these floors interact

with faculty outside of the classroom, and get to enjoy social activities such as trips, volunteer

activities, and movies.

KnightCard (Your student ID)

Provides access into your residence hall

Allows you to eat

Can be used like a debit card at over 20 local

locations!

http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/student_accounts/

knightcard/locations.html

Access to the Fitness Center

Check out books

Free admittance to athletic events!

You are expected to always have your ID with you. If

you lose it report it to Safety and Security. They will

deactivate your account. You can purchase a new one

for $25.00

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What to Bring

You will be paired with a roommate, and we highly encourage you to speak with your roommate

before you arrive on campus, to plan who is bringing what of larger items. Most rooms don’t

need two TVs or two mini-fridges.

Room Essentials Bed Sheets and blankets (Twin XL – mattress is 36”x80”)

Pillow

Trash can

Towels

Toiletries (shower caddy, shower shoes)

Personal fan

Things to Help You Work General school supplies

Desk organizer

Desk lamp with CFL bulb

Pencil sharpener

Floor lamp

Electronics

Cell phone

EPEAT-certified computer and flash drive.

Laptop computer recommended (takes up less space

and provides a mobile work environment)

Ethernet cable/TV cable

Appliances such as mini-fridge, microwave, TV, and

DVD player

Power strip and extension cords

Entertainment (music and games)

Miscellaneous Laundry bag and detergent

Sewing and tool kit

First aid kit

Coffee/travel mug/water bottle

Plastic bowl/plate/utensils

Closet organizers & hangers

Plenty of storage containers

Batteries

Sticky tack to hang posters

Disallowed Items (Subject to Change) Air conditioner, halogen lamp, toaster oven, full-size

refrigerator, space heater, “zip” cord, waterbed, grills,

candles, incense.

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Roommate Conflicts

Roommate conflicts are a normal part of college life. For many, this may be the first time they

have had to share a room with another person.

Get off to a good start with your roommate. You don’t have to be best friends, but you’ll feel

a whole lot more at home in your room if you two get along. Some helpful roommate etiquette

tips include:

Clean up after yourself – keeping your room neat can seem unimportant when you’ve

got exams and more things to do, but this isn’t your room alone and being a slob is rude.

When your roommate wants quiet, be quiet. Doing otherwise is very rude. When your

roommate is studying, you can go chat with your friends elsewhere.

Be reasonable about visits. Visits from friends, family, boyfriends and girlfriends can

cause serious roommate conflicts. Make sure your roommate is okay with visits.

Don’t use your roommate’s belongings without permission, including food.

Talk to your Resident Advisor (RA). Your RA can be a helpful resource when trying to solve a

roommate conflict. RA’s are student leaders who are trained to assist with problems such as

these. Clarkson also has Area Coordinators (ACs) who are full-time professional staff who are

also available to mediate conflicts.

Be your own advocate. The roommate conflict is yours to solve, not your parent’s. Residence

Life does not “prioritize” roommate conflicts when parents are involved versus when parents are

not. They are all important to us. Residence Life Staff also will not take sides in a roommate

conflict and both students involved will be equally supported. The staff will work toward a

peaceful compromise.

See the Residence Life Office. As a

last resort, if you cannot resolve the

conflict after talking with your

roommate, or speaking to the RA,

you can turn to the Residence Life

Office. Sometimes, moving students

to a different room may be the answer

to solving the conflict. The “good”

person in a conflict may need to be

the one to move. We rarely force

someone to move.

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Homesickness Office: Health and Counseling Center, ERC

Phone: 315-268-6633

Starting your freshman year of college can be very exciting, but once Mom and Dad drive away,

many students feel overwhelmed and homesick. At the same time that students are confronted

with academic and social challenges, the support system they have known their whole lives is

under a different roof.

Here are some ideas to deal with homesickness.

Allow yourself to feel homesick. Some students may not want to admit how much they miss

home. They may perceive their feelings as immature and get angry with themselves. If you feel

homesick, give yourself a break and understand that your feelings are normal and not immature.

No matter how old people get, major life changes are traumatic, and you are going through a

major life change.

Keep Busy. Throw yourself into college life and you’ll find yourself missing home less. Finding

things to keep you busy won’t be hard to do! Take part in freshman orientation week activities.

Get off to a good start in your classes. Find out what kinds of student activities are available and

attend some meetings.

Communicate (in moderation) with your family. Your family has not left your life. Call and e-

mail them and talk about how you are feeling. Remember, being a parent of a college freshman

can be an emotionally difficult experience as well. At the same time, don’t use your family as a

crutch.

Talk to your Resident Advisor (RA). Every residence hall floor has a student in charge that can

help students get adjusted to college. If you feel overwhelmed, stop by for a chat.

If needed, talk to a counselor. If homesickness is making it difficult for you to function in

college, or if you are suffering from

depression, take advantage of the Counseling

Center. Homesickness is a common problem,

and college counselors know how to help.

Decorate! If your room is cozy and

comfortable, it will feel more like home.

Give yourself time. It may take a semester

or even more before you stop feeling

homesick. It takes time to adjust to major life

changes like this one. Hang in there!

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Student Life

Office: CUSA Suite, Student Center

Phone: 315-268-2345

Website: http://www.clarkson.edu/campus_life/clubs/index.html

We encourage you to take this opportunity to test your boundaries, meet new people, and try new

things. Almost every weekend, there are fun programs and sporting events to attend. The Men’s

and Women’s hockey teams host many Division I games to attend throughout the semester. CUB

offers entertainment each weekend when there is not a hockey game, and Student Life and

Engagement provides “Late Knight” programs, which are a series of fun and social events on

Friday and Saturday nights. Visit the ERC suite 1100 to speak about making your special

entertainment interest happen!

Additionally, Clarkson boasts over 60 CUSA-recognized student organizations. Clarkson clubs

and organizations provide students with opportunities to explore your interests, build your

résumé, and meet people at Clarkson. They can also provide opportunities for mentorship and

networking. For a comprehensive list of the CUSA funded, recognized, and affiliated

organizations, visit http://www.clarkson.edu/campus_life/clubs/index.html. If you can’t seem to

find the right club for you, starting your own is easy! Sue Conto in the CUSA Office in the 1st

floor of the Student Center will help guide you in starting this process

Planning to get involved with an on-campus activity or organization? It is a great way to meet

like-minded people, find a niche on a big campus, and build up your entry-level résumé for when

you graduate.

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Getting Involved in Student Organizations

Office: CUSA Suite, Student Center

Phone: 315-268-2345

Website: http://www.clarkson.edu/campus_life/clubs/index.html

When choosing what activities to be involved with, be selective and choose wisely. Find

activities that you enjoy the most, and that will help you build a résumé. On a résumé or

graduate/professional school application, you can demonstrate commitment by getting involved

in one activity for a long time – especially if you take on leadership roles in that organization.

Here are some tips for choosing the best campus activities for you.

Choose activities that serve several purposes. For example, you can choose an activity

that allows you to have fun, meet people, and also helps you build your résumé and make

contacts for future jobs.

o If you are interested in law or politics, get involved in Student Government.

o If you’re interested in writing, join the Integrator – Clarkson’s newspaper.

o In addition, many majors offer a professional organization on campus that will

help you network with students and professionals in the field.

One of the best reasons to join a club or campus organization is that it will help you find

your niche. Look at groups that reflect your interests or values. Maybe try a bunch of new

things, and then narrow down your list to the ones you really like.

Be sure to check out all of the clubs and

organizations at the Activities Fair August 27th!

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Greek Life

Office: CUSA Suite, Student Center

Phone: 315-268-2345

Website: http://www.clarkson.edu/campus_life/clubs/ofsa/

Greek Life is a vibrant part of Student Life at Clarkson University. Clarkson is home to 14 Fraternal

Organizations. Members of Greek Life make up about 15 percent of the total student body.

Today, Fraternities and Sororities at Clarkson focus on their founding principles of leadership,

scholarship, philanthropy, friendship, and personal growth. Although they vary, groups expect that their

members will become leaders within the community, abide by the rules and traditions of the chapter and

the University, and adhere to the higher academic standards of their organization. Clearly, hazing and

substance abuse are not consistent with the values that have been founded on and have no place within

our organizations.

For more information about joining a Fraternity or Sorority, visit www.clarkson.edu/ofsa or speak with

the Associate Dean of Students for Student Organizations in the first floor of the Student Center.

Fraternities

Male students who are sophomores and

have a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average

are eligible to join a fraternity.

Our Fraternities include:

Alpha Chi Rho

Delta Sigma Phi

Delta Upsilon

Omicron Pi Omicron

Phi Kappa Sigma

Sigma Chi

Sigma Delta

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Tau Epsilon Phi

Zeta Nu

Sororities

Female students are eligible to join a

sorority during their second semester at

Clarkson if they have attained a 2.5

cumulative grade-point average and are in

good academic standing.

Our Sororities include:

Delta Zeta

Kappa Delta Chi

Phi Sigma Sigma

Theta Phi Alpha

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Volunteering

Volunteering and raising money for local non-profit

organizations are significant parts of Clarkson’s

campus culture. You can volunteer by joining either

Circle K or Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service

Fraternity. There are also many local organizations

that are looking for volunteers.

Some community opportunities include, but are not

limited to, Adopt-A-Bear Cub Mentoring Program,

American Red Cross, Canton-Potsdam Hospital,

CORC Thrift Store, Head Start, Hospice and

Palliative Care, Planned Parenthood, Potsdam

Humane Society, Potsdam Rescue Squad, Reachout,

Renewal House, and St. Lawrence NYSARC.

If you are interested in volunteering, make sure

you check out all the organizations at the

Volunteer Fair Monday, August 26th

! Or online at

www.clarkson.edu/campus_life/clubs/volunteering

.html.

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Indoor & Outdoor Recreation

Intramural Sports

After a long day in the classroom, the Clarkson campus offers all kinds of opportunities to run,

jump, dive, kick and wing. Our fiercely fun, not-so-competitive intramural teams attract more

than 80 percent of Clarkson students. Show off your stick work in roller hockey, shoot hoops in

the pool with water basketball or score a touchdown in touch football. There are more than 100

teams to choose from. For more information Clarkson.edu/intramurals

Schuler Indoor Recreation Center (IRC)

Whether you’re a tennis player, a jogger or enjoy taking a fitness class, Clarkson offers a variety

of facilities to ensure that there is something for everyone. The IRC houses:

A Gym

25 meter swimming pool

Indoor track

Field house for tennis, volleyball, or basketball

Racquetball courts

Weight room

Fitness Center, with full assortment of cardiovascular machines

Fitness classes including yoga, zumba, and aikido

Outdoor Recreation

If you like adventure in the great outdoors, Clarkson has one of the best locations you’re ever

going to find. Our 640-acre campus sits on the edge of a village where the rolling foothills of the

Adirondack Mountains meet the St. Lawrence River Valley. The Clarkson Outdoor Recreation

Program manages the multiuse trail system on campus and the Adirondack Lodge, provides

support and guidance to the outdoor-oriented student clubs, and runs the outdoor program that

exposes students to the natural areas of the Adirondack region.

Organizations like Ski Club, and Bike Club make it easy to find people who share your

adventurous spirit. Clarkson’s

Outing Club, one of the largest and

most active student groups on

campus, organizes excursions near

and far that enable you to take

advantage of the recreational

possibilities in this spectacular

environment.

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Athletics

With 19 Varsity teams, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy collegiate rivalries. Clarkson’s

men’s women’s hockey teams, which compete in the Division I, East Coast Athletic Conference

Hockey League, are the perennial powerhouses at the national level. The men’s team finished

second in the ECACHL in 2006-07 season and received a third seed in the 2007 NCAA

Tournament

Clarkson also offers 17 Division III sports that compete in the Liberty League, with the Alpine

and Nordic ski teams belonging to the United States Collegiate ski Association. The Golden

Knights have had athletes compete in the USCSA National Championships for 21 consecutive

seasons. Clarkson also had more than 60 student athletes named to the Liberty League All-

Academic team.

You will want to mark your calendar now to attend the home hockey games against our rival St.

Lawrence University January 11, puck drops at 7pm for Men and 3pm for Women.

Students get in free to all regular season athletic events with their Clarkson Student ID.

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Dining on Campus

Office: Cheel

Email: ClarksonDining@ARAMARK.com

Phone: 315-268-3816

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClarksonDining

Dining Website: www.Clarkson.CampusDish.com

At Clarkson, campus dining is an integral part of the college

experience and strives to make your student’s dining experience

memorable and enjoyable. Our goal is to provide you with a

variety of healthy food in a fun atmosphere while accommodating

fast-paced schedules, fluctuating life-styles and different

preferences and nutritional needs at one of six on-campus

locations. Five different flexible meal-plan options are available to

help you adjust to changing eating habits and daily schedules

throughout your years on campus. All first year students are highly

recommended to have The Golden Knight meal plan to ensure they

have breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week throughout the

semester. Prior to spring semester, the Dining Office can pull a

usage report to show how many meals were used and determine if another plan is more suitable. Students have the

first 2 weeks of every semester to change their meal plan.

Declining Balance (DB) – Dining dollars that you can spend at any campus dining location. You can add on DB at

any time. It rolls over from fall to spring semester and can be used through May graduation.

Board Meals - Meals that reset each week on Saturday mornings. Can be used to enter the dining hall

for an all-you-care-to-eat meal or as a “meal equivalency” swipe at designated retail dining venues.

Block Meals – A number of meals that decline as they are used during the semester. Can be used to enter the dining

hall for an all-you-care-to-eat meal or as a “meal equivalency” swipe at designated retail dining venues.

Students can check the amount of meals and declining balance they have left at any cash register or in the Dining

Office, located on the main floor of Cheel Campus Center. Knight Card is also accepted at all of our dining

locations.

Meal Plan Options

The Golden Knight

21 board meals & $25 in DB

The All Northern

200 block meals & $75 in DB

Platinum Dining

150 block meals & $225 in DB

The Sandstoner

7 board meals,50 block meals & $275 in DB

Emerald Dining

5 board meals, 20 block meals & $425 in DB

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Locations

Student Center Servery (Upper level of the Student Center)

A made-to-order retail location including stations with grill favorites, pasta, Panini sandwiches, soup, salad,

pizza and International grill entrées. Choose something new every day!

Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Java City Café (First floor of the Student Center)

Java City is a café offering a wide variety of hot, cold, and blended specialty beverages, pastries, grab and

go salads, sandwiches and snacks.

Monday - Sunday 7:30 am – 8:00 pm

P.O.D. Market (Lower level of the Student Center)

A campus grocery store where you can purchase snacks, beverages, frozen meals, F’real milkshakes,

rotisserie chicken, toiletries and more.

Monday thru Sunday 10:00 am - Midnight

Ross-Brooks (Residential Dining Hall)

Ross-Brooks is an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall which offers a variety of cutting-edge American entrées,

ethnically inspired foods, and vegetarian selections. Enjoy home-cooked favorites, grilled sandwiches,

fresh burgers, specialty fries, pizza, Panini’s, soup, salad, desserts and more.

Open Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm & Saturday and Sunday 9:00am - 8:00 pm

Ross-Brooks Late Night

The grill offers a variety of grilled sandwiches, fresh burgers, and specialty fries. Enjoy pizza, rolletos,

appetizers, wings, milkshakes and smoothies.

Don’t want to leave your room? No problem, Late Night delivers! Ross-Brooks Late Night accepts Cash,

Declining Balance, KnightCard, MasterCard & Visa.

Monday - Sunday (Late Night) 9:00 pm – 1:00 am

Main Street Café (Main floor of Cheel Arena)

The Main Street Café food court offers several different options. Subway® will make you a world famous

sub and the Main Street Grill will be cooking up a variety of specialty burgers, free range chicken and

more. "The Smokehouse" has home-style foods such as carved meats, mashed potatoes, gravy and

vegetables. For those looking for a lighter meal, Main Street offers homemade soups, specialty salads,

sandwiches and snacks, all available to-go for those on the run. Entrepreneur Coffee is proudly brewed

here.

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

Concrete Café (Third floor Science Center)

Choose from homemade soup, gourmet sandwiches and salads, fruit and cheese or a great cup of

Entrepreneur Coffee!

Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm

The Healthy Pantry (Located in Hamlin-Powers)

A convenient café living in Hamlin-Powers or walking to and from downtown Potsdam. Enjoy a variety of

grab-n-go breakfast and lunch items, including specialty sandwiches, salads, fruit, cheese, yogurt and

homemade desserts. Entrepreneur Coffee is proudly brewed here.

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

*Meal Plan is accepted at all locations except Java City, P.O.D. Market and Ross-Brooks Late Night.

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Student Success Center

Office: Educational Resource Center 1400

Phone: 315-268-2209

www.clarkson.edu/ssc

The mission of the Student Success Center is to provide structured and effective services,

opportunities and experiences in a proactive and supportive environment, to help you succeed!

Using a collaborative approach within and across the campus community, the SSC offers all

students access to academic counseling and advisement, as well as tutoring and accommodative

services. We believe in the ability of all well-equipped students to persist and achieve at

Clarkson University. The SSC is the centralized location for students to access support and

services to ensure a successful academic career.

Through workshops, individual meetings including but not limited to time management, study

skills, test taking skill, small group touring and cultural enrichment events all at no additional

cost the SSC provides one-stop-shopping for the tools you need to be successful at Clarkson. The

SSC provides first year advising, accommodative services, tutoring services and new student and

family outreach programs.

The First-Year Seminar

All first-year students at Clarkson take this seminar, which: introduces the mission and

expectations of the learning process at Clarkson builds communication and teamwork skills

provides some fundamental content relating to wellness and relationships during the college

experience. Discussion, team activities, leadership opportunities, and fall-semester interaction

with upper-class peer educators form the foundation of the course.

CU Connect: Mentoring of All First-Year Students

Through CU Connect, every freshman student has the opportunity to connect in a meaningful

way with a Clarkson University administrative and/or staff member. Students and staff met

several times throughout the first semester and some continued contact into the second semester.

Our semi-structured and flexible outline of contacts helped students feel comfortable seeking

necessary information about academic and non-academic aspects of college.

Academic Recovery Courses for Freshmen & Sophomores

Each spring semester the Student Success Center offers “UNIV 100: Project Success Strategies

for Academic Success,” an academic recovery course that helps freshmen and sophomores get

back on track academically after a weak fall semester. This course focuses on the development

and application of study skills required for college-level work, as well as the identification and

minimization of barriers that impede individual student achievement.

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First-Year Advising

Office: Student Success Center, Educational Resource Center

Phone: 315-268-3948

Website: www.clarkson.edu/firstyearadvising

Advising is an important function to Clarkson University’s faculty and staff. Although all

students have access to a faculty and/or administrative advisor, First-Year Advising is for

students who want extra guidance. Many students want to tailor their education to pursue

multiple interests, or they are still deciding on their career direction. A professional advisor will

be available to meet with first-year students throughout the academic year. Often, the initial

meeting deals with the overall adjustment to life on campus and provides information about

resources available to assist with academic or other concerns as appropriate.

First-Year Advising helps students identify campus resources so they can take advantage of the

opportunities available at the University. For example, they can help students connect with

people to answer questions about: academic and career options, tutoring, academic

programs/majors, residence life, counseling, accommodative services, study abroad

opportunities, cooperative education, financial and registration information.

It is not unusual for students to experience many changes in their first year on campus, and we

provide resources to help them get “connected” to the University. First-Year advising while

geared towards first years, any student may use the services at any point during their college

career.

Examples of services include:

Create an academic plan so they

can discover and pursue new

interests.

Plan their major or course selection

Answer questions about degree or

program requirements

Connect with on-and-off campus

resources

Cope with academic difficulties

Make informed decisions about

educational goals

Identify independent research

opportunities and team-based

projects available to students.

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Accommodative Services

Office: Educational Resource Center Suite 1400

Email: oas@clarkson.edu

Phone: 315-268-7643

Fax: 315-268-2400

Website: www.clarkson.edu/oas

In order to ensure equal access for students with

disabilities, Clarkson University’s Office of

Accommodative Services (OAS) provides

reasonable accommodations to qualified

students in compliance with Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III of the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990,

as amended in 2008.

In accordance with our mission, OAS

determines, coordinates and provides reasonable

accommodations, educates and advocates for an

accessible and hospitable learning environment,

and promotes responsibility and self-advocacy

on the part of the individuals we serve.

You are encouraged to self-disclose a disability

prior to arrival on campus. The sooner the Office is aware of accommodative needs, the better prepared

we are for you.

Appropriate reasonable accommodations are determined on an individual basis using an interactive

process.

How do I know if I qualify for services?

The ADA defines a person with a disability as any person who:

Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

Has a record of such an impairment

Is regarded as having such an impairment

In order for OAS to determine if a student’s condition meets the standard defined by the law, an

evaluative intake process will be conducted with the student, and any additional documentation provided

will be reviewed. All decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and any additional information

requested during the intake process will be used to determine current functional limitations caused by the

disability and reasonable accommodations.

For more information about the Office of Accommodative Services, including information for prospective

students, please visit www.clarkson.edu/oas. To discuss your individual needs, please contact the Office

of Accommodative Services via phone or email. We look forward to working with you!

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Tutoring Services

Office: Educational Resource Center

Phone: 315-268-4396

The Tutoring Center is open from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm,

Sunday through Thursday, in the ERC 102. The center is

staffed by 3 tutors per shift, providing help for Calculus,

Math, Physics and Chemistry. The tutors who work in the

center will be able to tutor multiple courses (primarily first-

and second- year).

There is also a Calc/Physics/Engineering Tutoring Lab

located in CAMP 178, which is open 7:00 pm until

11:00pm, Sunday through Wednesday. The tutors will be

able to help with several sophomore/junior level

Engineering courses as well as Math and Physics.

The Tutoring Center is in addition to our assigned small

group tutoring format. Signing up for small group tutoring is

now available through your Peoplesoft account. Please

follow the instructions on the link provided to make your

requests. https://www.clarkson.edu/forms/tutorial.php?tutorial=Tutor_Request .

Writing Center Bertrand H. Snell Room 129

315-268-4439

AIM: clarksonwc

clarkson.edu/writingcenter

The Writing Center helps students strengthen their skills by developing, organizing, and editing their

work. The tutors in the Writing Center help with personal, academic and professional communication

tasks including essays, labs, reports and letters.

The Writing Center has at least two tutors available the following hours when classes are in session. You

can make an appointment or drop by when the center is open.

Monday-Thursday 12:00-5:00pm & 6:30pm-8:00pm

Friday 12:00-2:30pm

Sunday 6:00-8:00pm

The Writing Center tutors will help you:

Analyze the project’s goals and

readers expectations

Research and develop ideas

Organize material according to their

discipline’s standards

Learn to edit and eliminate grammar

and punctuation errors

Polish tables, figures and graphs

Check citations formats

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How to talk to your professor

Step 1: Make an appointment

Review the syllabus for your instructor’s office hours (all professors hold office hours

and post them at the beginning of the semester).

If you’re uncertain of your instructor’s office hours, ask for them.

If your schedule conflicts with the office hours, tell your instructor why you can’t make

the scheduled office hours.

Tell him/her about your specific concern.

Set up a specific time to meet with your instructor. Be sure to indicate the amount of time

you think you’ll need.

Step 2: Establish rapport

Be on time for your appointment.

When you arrive: be pleasant, smile, introduce yourself again (include your name and

class), and shake hands if appropriate.

Step 3: Present your concern

Focus on the specific questions you’ve identified as problematic.

Step 4: Provide background information

Briefly tell your instructor about your high school background and preparation for the

course – if relevant to solving the problem.

Explain the study strategies you’ve used to understand the material.

Step 5: Redirect for clarification

If the instructor’s explanation isn’t clear, redirect their attention to the specific point

where you became confused.

“Talk through” your problem so that the instructor hears your reasoning.

Step 6: Summarize resolution of the problem

“I was missing this step in ______” or “I need to apply _____ formula”

Step 7: Thank your

instructor

Ask to come back or

meet again if necessary.

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Technology

Office: Graham Hall

Email: servicecenter@clarkson.edu

Phone: 315-268-6700

Website: www.clarkson.edu/oit

The mission of OIT is to provide access to teaching, learning, research, administrative, and

communication technologies through a commitment to excellence in customer support and

technical leadership in fulfillment of the institutional mission.

Students can contact the OIT HelpDesk for any technology need or question concerning

connectivity in their dorm, public access computers, printing, telephone service, PeopleSoft,

Outlook email, Blackboard, wireless access, Network Registration System, Barracuda spam filter

and more.

If you are getting a new computer for your first year at college Clarkson requires you to have

antivirus software installed on your machine. You can download Microsoft Security Essentials

FREE at the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201.

Clarkson does have a laptop purchase program and is able to offer laptops at competitive prices.

http://www.riversidetechnologies.com/clarkson/cart/index.php?catagory=notebooks

All academic buildings are wireless and residence hall rooms are equipped with a high speed

data port for each student. Students may bring wireless routers.

While there is a small community of Mac users on campus Clarkson does not support or service

Mac hardware or software. The primary applications such as Exchange (Outlook) and PeopleSoft

are designed to work with Windows and are not compatible with a Mac. Please call the helpdesk

with questions about a Mac prior to arriving at Clarkson.

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Transportation

If you’re looking for a way to get home for a long

weekend or holiday break, check out the

Trailways bus service online at

www.trailwaysny.com for ticket prices. This is

especially helpful for students who life in New

York City or Buffalo. You can even plan a day

out with friends in Watertown or Syracuse.

For fare and schedule information, or to order

tickets by mail, you can contact a representative

directly by calling (800) 776-7548.

Yet another way to get a ride home is to post on

the Ride Board. Clarkson students looking for a

ride home can post on the website. Students who

want to offer a ride home to other students can

also post on here. The website connects students

who live nearby so they can carpool. Check out

more information at

www.clarkson.edu/clarkson_community/carpool.

Recently introduced to Clarkson, Zipcar

is a cost-effective and convenient

transportation option available to all

students 18 and older. Zipcars are self-

service and can be reserved 24 hours a

day. For $35 a year, you get access to

the cars anytime, plus gas, insurance,

and maintenance are all included for

free!

For more information on Zipcars visit

www.clarkson.edu/zipcar.

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Traditions

Clarkson has over 100 years of rich history and tradition. Participation in Clarkson tradition

reminds us that we are part of something so much larger than ourselves. These annual events

connect our students with over 35,000 living alumni and weave a fabric of the common Clarkson

experience. We have highlighted a few of our Clarkson traditions.

Convocation: Convocations are gatherings of students and faculty at academic institutions,

usually to share new ideas and renew campus spirit. In its early days, Clarkson held

Convocations weekly, but that custom fell away during World War I. Since 1991, convocation

has been held at the beginning of the academic year. It is now a time for bringing together the

community of scholars to explore some fundamental theme, and for the faculty to welcome

students to the campus.

Legendary Joe Bushey: In 1921, some letters appeared in Clarkson’s student newspaper, the

Integrator, referring to a student by the name of Joe Bushey. The phantom Joe has been a

recurring presence on campus ever since. He was first believed to be a member of the Class of

1923. In 1933, the Integrator reported that Joe had been awarded a lifetime scholarship to

Clarkson. His picture is purported to have shown up in the 1930 yearbook, and at a 1949 alumni

dinner, a recorded speech by Joe was played for the audience. Who knows when and where Joe

Bushey, or perhaps one of his grandchildren, may again make an appearance at Clarkson?

Orientation and “Holcroft Night”: The opening

days of the academic year offer the opportunity

for new students to be welcomed, introduced to

the Clarkson lore, and helped to become

acclimated to campus life. It is a time of forging

new friendships and building cooperative bonds

for facing the academic and personal challenges

ahead. It is a time for letting go and looking

forward. The newest Orientation tradition is

“Holcroft Night.” This offers new students a time

for putting their voices behind some traditional

Clarkson cheers and the Alma Mater, and for a

true celebration of their new status as first-year

students at the University.

Calendar

August 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

23 New students move in!

24 Orientation!

25 Orientation Returning Student Check In

26 First Day of Classes 7p: Volunteer Fair

27 7p: Student Activities Fair

28 29 30 10p: Late Knight Event

31 12p: First Saturday!

September 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 10p: Late Knight Event

7

8

9 10 11 12 13 10p: Late Knight Event

14

15

16 17 18 19 Career Fair

20 10p: Late Knight Event

21

22

23 24 25 26 27

28

29 30

Fall Recess

Fall Recess

October 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 W. Hockey v. SLU 10p: Late Knight Event

5 M. Hockey v. Acadia

6 7 8 9 10 11 10p: Late Knight Event

12 W. Hockey v. Syracuse

13 14 15 16 17 18 M Hockey v. RIT W. Hockey v Mercyhurst

19 M. Hockey v. RIT W. Hockey v Mercyhurst

20 21 22 23 24 25 M. Hockey v. Colorado College 10p: Late Knight Event

26 M. Hockey v. Colorado College

27 28 29 30 31

November 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 W.Hockey v. Brown 10p: Late Knight Event

2 W. Hockey v. Yale

3 4 5 6 Enrollment for Spring Semester Begins

7

8 W. Hockey v Dartmouth 10p: Late Knight Event

9 W. Hockey v. Harvard

10 11 12 13 14 15 M. Hockey v. Cornell 10p: Late Knight Event

16 M. Hockey v. Colgate

17 18 19 20 21 22 M. Hockey v. Merrimack 10p: Late Knight Event

23 M. Hockey v. Merrimack

24 25 26 27 28

29 30

Family/Homecoming Weekend

Fall Recess

Thanksgiving Recess

December 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5

6

W. Hockey v North Dakota 10p: Late Knight

Event

7

W. Hockey v North

Dakota

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 December

Graduation

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

January 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

3 W. Hockey v. McGill

4

5 6 7 New Student Check-in

8 Returning Student Check-in

9 First Day of Classes

10 10p: Late Knight Event

11 M. Hockey v SLU W. Hockey v. SLU

12 13

14

15 16 17 M. Hockey v. Yale 10p: Late Knight Event

18 M. Hockey v. Brown

19 20 MLK Day Celebration

21

22 23 24 W. Hockey v. Colgate 10p: Late Knight Event

25 W. Hockey v. Cornell

26 27 28

29 30 31 M. Hockey v RPI 10p: Late Knight Event

Final Exams

March 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 M. Hockey v. Quinnipiac

2 3 4 5 6 7 10p: Late Knight Event

8

9 10 11 12 13 14

15

16

17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 10p: Late Knight Event

29

30 31

February 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 M. Hockey v. Union

2 3 4 5 6 7 W. Hockey v. Quinnipiac 10p: Late Knight Event

8 W. Hockey v. Princeton 10p: Late Knight Event

9 10 11 12

13 14 M. Hockey v. Harvard

15 M. Hockey v. Dartmouth

16 17 18 19 20 21 W. Hockey v RPI 10p: Late Knight Event

22 W. Hockey v. Union

23 24 25 26 27 28 M. Hockey v. Princeton 10p: Late Knight Event

Spring Break

Spring Break

February Break

February Break

April 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Enrollment for Fall

begins

3 4 10p: Late Knight Event

5

6 7 8 9

10 11 10p: Late Knight Event

12

13 14 15 16

17 18 10p: Late Knight Event

19

20 21 22 23

24 25 10p: Late Knight Event

26

27 28 29 30

-Residence Halls Close at Noon

May 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 Residence Halls Close at Noon

4 5 6 7 8

9 10 Commencement

11 12 13 14 15

16 17

18 19 Summer School Begins

20 21 22

23 24

25 26 27 28 29

30 31

Final Exams

Final Exams

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