Admissions Guide for Prospective Parents and Families
Resources for Parents and Families
Your support is integral to the success of our students. There are many ways you can participate in your student's education while giving them the space they need to explore this new phase in life. Find out how you can get involved and the many resources we offer families and students.
Offices and Support Services
Student Success Center: 315-268-2209
Student Support Services (SSS)
Point(s) of contact: Kate Mikel, Associate Director and Tutor Coordinator; or Cathy McNamara, Associate Vice Provost of Academic Support and Student Engagement.
- First-Year Seminar, Academic Recovery and Academic Skills.
- Campus-wide tutoring.
- SafetyNet — reporting students of concern or in crisis.
Community of Underrepresented Professional Opportunities (CUPO)
Point of contact: Marjorie Warden, Director of HEOP and CUPO.
- Academic support for underrepresented, first-generation/low-income students in STEM.
- Ten (10) week, in-residence summer research program.
Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP): 315-268-7974
Point of contact: Marjorie Warden, Director of HEOP and CUPO.
- Access and support for qualified NYS residents who hail from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Four (4) week Summer Bridge program (SPREE) to assist students with the transition to college.
International Center: 315-268-3943
Point of contact: Tess Casler, Director of the International Center.
- Study (semester, short-term) and internship opportunities abroad.
- Visa support and engagement services for international students.
AccessAbility Services (Accommodative Services): 315-268-2012
Point of contact: Troy Lassial, Assistant Dean of Students.
- Provide services for students with temporary, long-term and permanent disabilities.
- Testing services coordination.
Campus Safety and Security: 315-268-6666
Point of contact: Erica Arnold, Environmental Health and Safety Manager.
- Parking, incident response and documentation, emergency first-aid and emergency response.
- KnightWatch — anonymous tips/reports.
Career Center: 315-268-6477
Point of contact: Heather DiFino, Director of the Career Center.
- Professional experience documentation through Handshake.
- Co-op program, career advisement, job/internship search and employer/alumni connections.
Counseling Center: 315-268-6633
Point of contact: Coreen Bohl, Director of Counseling.
- Student mental health services, including consultation, single sessions, therapy sessions, sexual assault advocacy and counseling, as well as psychiatric medication evaluation.
- Crisis intervention/support — For any safety concern (threat of loss of life to self or others), please contact Campus Safety at (315) 268-6666 or 911 immediately.
Dean of Students: 315-268-6620
Point of contact: Kelsey Pearson, Interim Dean of Students.
- SafetyNet/Student wellness and safety.
- Student advocacy and student conduct system.
Health Center: 315-268-6633
Point of contact: Kelsie Fournier, Director of the Student Health Center.
- Healthcare services (chronic and acute care).
- Connected with the Canton Potsdam Hospital for needs beyond typical primary care.
Office of Student Life: 315-268-6680
Point of contact: Kristen Avery, Director of Student Life.
- Greek organizations, CUSA Senate (student government) and CUB (campus programming board).
- Orientation, Convocation, Family Weekend, service opportunities, student events and programming.
Residence Life: 315-268-6647
Point of contact: Troy Lassial, Assistant Dean of Students.
- RAs receive extensive training and are equipped to handle most extreme crisis situations.
- All first-year students reside on one of 18 theme-based floors.
Clarkson University's Dining and Catering Service is managed by Sodexo.
- For a link to daily menus and hours of operation for all venues on campus, please go to: https://www.clarksondining.com/.
- To reach General Manager and other members of the management team, please refer to https://www.clarksondining.com/contact/index for a listing of emails.