The Clarkson School Orientation
Welcome to The Clarkson School! Attendance and participation in Clarkson School Orientation is required for all incoming Clarkson School students. This includes commuting students. Clarkson School students also participate in University-wide Orientation events. If there are any changes to The Clarkson School Orientation schedule, you will be notified through your Clarkson email and during daily reminders during Orientation. All Mandatory Orientation events are in bold lettering. While most Orientation events are mandatory, some programs are optional or are only for specific student populations.
Before Arriving on Campus on Tuesday, August 18:
- All items on your myCU (PeopleSoft Student) “To Do” List must be completed for you to move in.
- You must also complete all items on your Clarkson School Application Status Page.
- Ø – If you see this symbol in myCU (PeopleSoft Student), it means that you have a hold on your account. This could be a financial hold or a health records hold. Clicking on ø will provide you with more information.
- Contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT) at 315-268-4357 with questions or concerns about computer set-up in your room. Newell is equipped with WiFi.
- Please feel free to contact us with any questions: tcs@clarkson.edu or call (315) 268-4425.
Orientation 2026 Schedule
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
| 10am - 12pm | Registration & Move-In | Entrance to Price Hall |
| 12 - 1pm | Lunch on your own | Your choice |
| 1:15 - 2:30pm | TCS Welcome Ceremony for Students & Families | Student Center Forum |
| 2:30 - 3:30pm | Conversations about Student Life with Panel, followed by Class Photo | Student Center Forum |
| 3:30 - 4pm | Gather & Greet, Postcards from Home | Student Center Forum & MPRs |
| 4 - 5pm | Family Farewell & Free Time | N/A |
| 5 - 6pm | Clarkson School Dinner | Meet Your HA on Your Dorm Floor & Head to Ross-Brooks Dining Hall |
| 6 - 7pm | Floor Meeting & Student Life Orientation | Price Hall Classroom |
| 7 - 8pm | Floor Decorating with HAs | On Your Price Hall Floor |
| 8:30 - 9:30pm | Minute to Win It with HAs | Student Center Forum |
| 10pm - ? | Movie Night with HAs | Price Hall Lounge & Classroom |
For our trip to Camp Oswegatchie, please grab your breakfast and meet the bus in front of Cheel Campus Center.
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| 7:15am | Pick up bagged breakfasts and drinks, then board the bus! |
| 7:30am SHARP | Depart for Camp Oswegatchie |
| 9:30am | Arrive to Camp Oswegatchie, Welcome Session with Camp Staff |
| 9:30am - 12:30pm | Ice Breakers, Camp Activities, High/Low Ropes |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 4:30pm | Team Activities, High/Low Ropes |
| 4:30 - 5pm | Free Time: field games, hang in an ADK chair, take a walk |
| 5pm | Dinner |
| 5:45pm | Prepare for departure & head back to campus |
| 9:30pm | S'mores and Stories with HAs and TCS Alumni at the Student Center Fire Pit |