Clarkson University

A Guide to the First Year

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Table of Contents

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

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

Campus Safety ...................................................................................................................... 4

Social Media .......................................................................................................................... 5

Speaking the Lingo ................................................................................................................ 6

Living on Campus .................................................................................................................. 7

What to Bring .................................................................................................................. 8

Roommate Conflicts ........................................................................................................ 9

Homesickness .............................................................................................................. 10

Student Life ......................................................................................................................... 11

Getting Involved in Student Organizations ......................................................................... 12

Greek Life ........................................................................................................................ 13

Volunteering ..................................................................................................................... 14

Indoor & Outdoor Recreation ............................................................................................ 15

Athletics............................................................................................................................... 16

Dining on Campus ............................................................................................................... 17

Student Success Center ....................................................................................................... 19

First-Year Advising ........................................................................................................... 20

Accommodative Services .................................................................................................. 21

Tutoring Services ............................................................................................................. 22

How to talk to your professor ............................................................................................. 23

Technology .......................................................................................................................... 24

Transportation ..................................................................................................................... 25

Traditions ............................................................................................................................ 26

Alma Mater ................................................................................................................... 27

The University Bookstore ..................................................................................................... 28

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

Campus Map ....................................................................................................................... 35

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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

Service Center……………………………………... 315-268-6700

Student Administrative Services…………………. 315-268-6451

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

Vice President of Student Affairs………………… 315-268-3943

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

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Campus Safety http://www.clarkson.edu/campussafety/index.html

Emergency Alert Notification System Clarkson uses a text alert notification system for which all students have the option of signing up. In the case of an emergency on campus or affecting the Potsdam area, students will receive text messages and emails. A notification will also be posted to the Clarkson.edu homepage.

Safety on Campus Clarkson is a walking campus, and 13 “blue light” phone systems are located throughout campus and provide rapid push button contact with emergency response 24 hours a day. The campus is also patrolled by 9 full time Safety and Security officers.

Knight Watch (University Tip Line) Knight Watch is an anonymous tip reporting tool for all students and staff. Designed to work with mobile technologies, all students are encouraged to report anything suspicious they may see on campus. The tip line is monitored 24/7 and a trained security officer will respond to the student.

15 Tips for Staying Safe

1. Program emergency numbers into your cell phone. Clarkson Safety and Security’s

number is 315-268-6666.

2. Use the Buddy System and avoid traveling alone at night.

3. Know where the blue light phones are.

4. Walk on well-lit, regularly traveled walks and pathways. Avoid shortcuts and keep away

from shrubbery, bushes, and alleyways.

5. Make sure the door to your residence hall is looked at all times.

6. Don’t let anyone into your residence hall that you don’t know.

7. If you bring a car make sure you keep it locked and frequently check on it.

8. Do not accept rides from casual acquaintances.

9. When walking to your residence or vehicle have your keys ready in hand.

10. Let at least one person know where you are going and who you are going with.

11. If you are going to wear headphones while walking, keep the volume low and be aware

of what is going on around you.

12. Use passwords/PIN to lock portable devices, and never leave them unattended.

13. Program ICE (In Case of Emergency) into your phone with parent or guardian names

and phone numbers.

14. Always keep an eye on your drinks.

15. Keep your computer up to date with anti-virus software.

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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 Dean’s Office 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. 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 Residence Life, Student Affairs, Educational Resource Center 1100 (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.

Clarkson houses most first-year students 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 theme 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 on-campus.

Can be used similarly to 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 from the library.

Free admittance to athletic events! You are expected to always have your ID with you. If you lose it report it to Campus Safety and Security. They will deactivate your account, and you can purchase a new card 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 both 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 important 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 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. RAs 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 live

in your residential building and are also available to mediate conflicts.

Be your own advocate. The roommate conflict is yours to solve, not your parents’. 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.

Sometimes, 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 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, students are confronted with academic and social challenges, and 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 activit ies. 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

CUSA Suite, Student Center and ERC 1100 Phone: 315-268-2345 and 315-268-6680 Website: http://www.clarkson.edu/campus_life 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 90 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 on 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 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 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 13 local

and national Fraternal Organizations. 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 we 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 CUSA Office on the first

floor of the Student Center.

Fraternities In general male students who are sophomores and have a 2.5 cumulative grade-point average are eligible to join a fraternity. Some organizations will receive special permission to recruit second semester first-year students. Our Fraternities include:

Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity

Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity

Omicron Pi Omicron*

Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Sigma Chi Fraternity

Sigma Delta*

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity

Zeta Nu * *Local Organizations 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 Sorority

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.

Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternity

Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity

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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, look

online at

www.clarkson.edu/campus_life/clubs/volunteerin

g.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 swing. 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, check out 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 20 Varsity teams, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy collegiate rivalries. Clarkson’s

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

Conference Hockey League, are the perennial powerhouses at the national level. In 2012-2013

the women’s team finished 6th in the Country and the men’s team has traditionally been one of

the strongest programs in the country.

Clarkson also offers 18 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, and the women’s volleyball team made it to the NCAA Elite 8 in 2012. 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. The 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 Cheel Campus Center 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 the 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.

You can check the amount of meals and declining balance you 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 per week & $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 per week,50 block meals & $275 in DB Emerald Dining

5 board meals per week, 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 Educational Resource Center Suite 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, and provides some fundamental content related 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 meet several times throughout the first semester and have some continued contact into the second semester. Our semi-structured and flexible outline of contacts help 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

Student Success Center, Educational Resource Center 1400 Phone: 315-268-3948 Website: http://www.clarkson.edu/firstyear 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. While geared towards first years, any student may use the First-Year Advising 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

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 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

Educational Resource Center 1400 Phone: 315-268-4396

The Tutoring Center is open from 7:00 pm until 11:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday, in the Empire Diner in the center quad of Cub/Rey/Ross/Brooks. 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 Graham Hall Email: servicecenter@clarkson.edu Phone: 315-268-6700 Website: www.clarkson.edu/oit The mission of OIT is to provide the highest quality IT services to the University Community.

Students are able to access their Clarkson University email on the web at: mymail.clarkson.edu,

and are able to access PeopleSoft, Moodle, and their MyFiles account online as well.

Clarkson does have a laptop purchase program with Hewlett-Packard, and is able to offer

laptops at competitive prices through our partner, Riverside Technologies.

Clarkson requires you to have antivirus software installed on any computer you bring on

campus. For Windows operating systems, Microsoft Security Essentials is available for free on

Microsoft’s website.

Each residence hall contains wired network ports for students. Full wireless is available in

Moore House, with partial wireless coverage available on the 4th floors of the Quad dorms. For

other locations, students may bring wireless routers.

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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 live 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, 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 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 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 reported 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 Knight”: 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. “Holcroft Knight” 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.

Fall Family Weekend: Over the past century, parents and families have gradually come to play an increasingly significant role in higher education. Held each fall, Clarkson’s Family Weekend provides an opportunity for parents and other family members to visit students on campus and participate in a variety of events; shared meals, meetings with faculty and staff, theater productions, and athletic competitions. Dinner at a restaurant is a valued treat during Family Weekend. The members of the parents Committee meet on this weekend as well.

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Alma Mater

Hear us, Clarkson, hail to thee. Hear us sing thy praise. We cherish dear the memory Of golden college days, Thy banner, green and gold, Shall stand Until eternity, Alma Mater, strong and grand, Clarkson, hail to thee!

Lyrics by Robert Smih’37 Music by Guy Lamson

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The University Bookstore 39 Market Street - Downtown Potsdam 315-265-9260 Facebook: The University Bookstore at Clarkson Website: http://www.clarkson.bkstr.com Email: bookstore@clarkson.edu YOUR EDUCATION. YOUR BOOKSTORE.

The University Bookstore: a place you can trust to have the right stuff at

the right time and the right place. Our team of experts ensures that we

have the course materials and supplies you need to succeed and can

assist you with any questions you may have.

VALUE AND CONVENIENCE.

The University Bookstore offers a number of textbook formats – you can

buy new, used, or digital books, and you can even RENT your books.

Renting your books through our Rent-A-Text program offers you the

lowest upfront cost while still allowing you to use your books like you

would if you bought them (highlighting and notes are allowed!). Renting

still allows you the option to convert to purchase up until the last day of

finals (with no penalty fee), if you decide you want to keep a textbook.

Our Rent-A-Text and digital textbook programs, offer serious savings –

making learning more affordable for you.

We work directly with your instructors, which means we know exactly

which materials you need each term and you can be confident you’ll have the right materials at the right

time.

EFOLLETT.COM = YOUR BOOKSTORE.

When you order books from efollett.com, you’re ordering from your bookstore. Shop our store online at

efollett.com or directly at www.clarkson.bkstr.com from your computer, tablet or smartphone. No matter

how you shop, you will get our top-notch customer support and access to the largest textbook inventory.

And for your convenience, you can choose to pick up your order in-store.

APPAREL, GIFTS, & MUCH MORE.

The University Bookstore isn’t just the place to shop for your textbooks – we offer so much more! Apparel

& accessories, supplies, general books, everyday essentials, and many other services. We also offer a

full service café!

Knight Armor Store Cheel Campus Center

315-265-0525

For on-campus shopping, visit the Knight Armor Store - our “Spirit Shop” - located in the Cheel Campus

Center. The Knight Armor Store is convenient to walk to when you need your Clarkson gear, for any

sports game! The place to shop for Clarkson apparel and gifts, on campus – open all year round.

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 8p: CUB event

10p: Late Knight Event

31 12p: First Saturday!

8p: CUB event HP Luau

September 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 3 4 5 6 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

7 8p: CUB event

8

9 10 11 9/11 Memorial

12 13 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight

Event

14 8p: CUB event

15

16 17 18 19 Career Fair

20 8p: CUB event

10p: Late Knight Event

21 International Day

of Peace Rally 8p: CUB event

22

23 24 25 26 27

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29 30

Fall Recess

Fall Recess

October 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 W. Hockey v. SLU 8p: CUB event

10p: Late Knight Event

5 M. Hockey v. Acadia

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

12 8p: CUB event W. Hockey v. Syracuse

13 14 Spirit Week

15 Spirit Week

16 Spirit Week

17 Spirit Week

18 Spirit Week 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 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

2 W. Hockey v. Yale 8p: CUB event

3 4 5 6 Enrollment for Spring Semester Begins

7

8 W. Hockey v Dartmouth 8p: CUB event

10p: Late Knight Event

9 W. Hockey v. Harvard 8p: CUB event

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

8p: CUB event

10p: Late Knight

Event

7 W. Hockey v North

Dakota

8p: CUB event

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 9p: CUB event 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 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

25 W. Hockey v.

Cornell 8p: CUB event

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 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

8 8p: CUB event

9 10 11 12 13 14

15

16

17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

29 8p: CUB event

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 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

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

22 W. Hockey v. Union 8p: CUB event

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

Event

Spring Break

Spring Break

February Break

February Break

Spring Break

April 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Enrollment for Fall

begins

3 4 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

5 8p: CUB event

6 7 8 9

10 11 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight

Event

12 8p: CUB event

13 14 15 16

17 18 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight

Event

19 8p: CUB event

20 21 22 23

24 25 8p: CUB event 10p: Late Knight Event

26 8p: CUB event

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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