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The Student Center is at the crossroads of academic and social life.

Take a closer look at our stats, accolades and facts that reflect why Clarkson delivers a great return on education; how our mission, vision, values and plans for the future honor our history; the university leaders who bring perspective and expertise to our boundary-spanning education; and our appreciation of a global community that compels us to engage in solutions and innovative technologies to create real wealth for society.

Health Sciences immerse students in the hands-on study of human physiology, movement and healing.

Through more than 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, science, health, environmental studies and liberal arts, we offer precollegiate, undergraduate, graduate and professional education programs. Find out more about our faculty and academic departments, explore majors and minors, see how we couple research discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise, and connect to people, library resources and services that underpin the Clarkson experience.

The Class of 2014 has some fun at orientation!

Wanted: Competitive collaborators, thinkers, doers, dreamers and believers who want to go beyond the status quo and join teams creating what’s next. The Clarkson experience is designed for talented and ambitious students who want a hands-on and global ready education. The results lead to accelerated career opportunities, rewarding and creative personal lives, and deep lifetime connections. Are you ready? Meet our admissions team and explore your options.

Theme Housing connects people with like interests, such as WISE Women in Science & Engineering.

Clarkson is a great place to learn, live and work. Follow what is happening in residence life; our clubs and organizations; connections to employers and alumni; ROTC and service organizations; international and cooperative education experiences; student services and personal advising; health and wellness; campus safety and regulations; and ways for families to stay involved.

Our University photographer dons scuba gear to take the Swim Team's picture!

Go Golden Knights! Join in Clarkson’s competitive tradition through 19 men's and women's varsity teams, along with numerous intramural and club sports and a wide variety of fitness classes and organized outdoor activities. More than 80 percent of Clarkson students join intramural teams competing in soccer, football, broomball, 3-on-3 basketball, 5-on-5 basketball, ice hockey, volleyball and indoor soccer. Check on schedules, scores, rosters, hours of operations, traditions and more.

Lou Dobbs Tonight visits campus to film Michael Nyberg '07 and his Larvasonic Invention.

Get publicity for your story or check out our news releases, Clarkson news clips, social media conversations, photo galleries and extensive calendar of on and off campus events, meetings, symposia, sports and more. See why at Clarkson we are the place and time to defy convention by continually asking “What’s next?” The answers can come from anywhere—undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni—and we expect (and respect) the unexpected.

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester	2009	2010
New student arrival and check-in	August 21	August 20
Returning Student check-in	August 23	August 22
Classes begin	August 24	August 23
Fall recess begins*	September 25	September 24
Classes resume	September 30	September 29
Thanksgiving recess begins*	November 24	November 23
Classes resume	November 30	November 29
Examinations begin	December 7	December 6
Examinations end	December 11	December 10
Spring Semester	2010	2011
Check-in	January 6	January 4
Classes begin	January 7	January 6
February break begins*	February 10	February 9
Classes resume	February 15	February 14
Spring recess begins*	March 12	March 11
Classes resume	March 22	March 21
Examinations begin	April 26	April 25
Examinations end	April 30	April 29
Commencement	May 8	May 7
Summer School	2010	2011
Session I begins	May 17	May 16
Session I ends	June 19	June 18
Session II begins	June 28	June 27
Session II ends	July 31	July 30
COMMENCEMENT	2012	May 12
COMMENCEMENT	2013	May 11

*Recesses begin at the end of the last scheduled class on the day listed.