Potsdam Campus
Our Location
Our 640-acre main campus in the Village of Potsdam presents the classic college experience of connecting with friends and community intertwined with adventure, innovation and entrepreneurship. While the Adirondacks are in our backyard, our campus brings the exploration and exhilaration close to you through three miles of trails for biking, hiking and cross-country skiing through the woods and past wetlands -- a perfect break from studying. As we’re located on the banks of the Raquette River, we have our own canoeing launch point for exploring on the water.
Our main campus is connected complex that houses most of our administrative offices, laboratories, classrooms and many graduate and professional programs and the Clarkson School all near your campus residences.
Degrees and Programs
If you’re intending to earn your bachelor’s, master's or PhD degree at Clarkson, you’ll study and engage in research at our Potsdam location.
Undergraduate
Embrace your curiosity in our immersive, hands-on undergraduate programs across engineering, the arts and sciences, technology, healthcare and business.
Graduate
Many of Clarkson’s residential graduate programs are held in Potsdam, including in engineering, business, the sciences and healthcare.
Advanced Certificates and Online
Learning never stops. Look ahead toward the next stage of your career with advanced business certificates and select online degree programs blending a flexible structure with a rigorous curriculum.
The Clarkson School
Challenge yourself with the Clarkson School’s early college programs preparing you for the University’s research-driven, hands-on coursework and encouraging collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.
What to Do Around Potsdam
As a student or visitor, see what the Potsdam region holds:
Adventuring Outdoors
The Adirondacks and Lake Placid area are a multifaceted gateway to exploration, whether self-guided or through Clarkson’s Outing Club, the largest affinity group on campus. After class or during the weekend, plan a hiking, mountain biking or climbing excursion, search for hidden caves or navigate the waters of the Raquette.
Winter Adventures
Exploration doesn’t stop when the snow falls. By the winter months, adventure switches to luge, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or snowboarding. Or, test your cliff-scaling skills with some ice climbing. Our region hosts many world-class winter sporting events, including hockey right on campus.
Nearby Cities
Urban centers are just an easy drive away. Students may opt to visit Ottawa or Montreal in Canada over the weekend or plan a longer trip to Boston or New York City.
Getting Here
Planning to visit Clarkson’s Potsdam location? Start with the following resources.
Planning Your Visit
While we love the regional saying "All roads lead to Potsdam," which dates back to 1806, we recognize that most people don't arrive by accident. Understand how to travel to the Village of Potsdam by air, train or car.
Places to Stay
Potsdam is home to various national chain hotels, locally owned motels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations. As you explore, you’ll find that our surrounding town has turned into a local culinary destination.
Parking
Learn more about where to park around campus, and understand how to obtain a parking permit as a student.