Pre-Orientation Experiences

Pre-orientation experiences are optional trips held in the days just prior to the larger orientation experience, designed to be fun, engaging, and interactive.  These experiences are a great way to try new things, make new friends, and get a head start on the Clarkson experience. Two types of pre-orientation experiences are available to incoming students— on-campus experiences, or trips off-campus. You can apply for one of the following trips by going to www.clarkson.edu/cuandme and clicking on "To Do List" and then "Forms to Submit by Mail". You can view this information also on CU and Me by clicking on "Orientation" and "Pre-Orientation Experiences".

Pre-Orientation Experience Itineraries: Click on the links below to view the itinerary for each trip!

On-Campus Sustainability Experience
On-Campus TV Station Experience
On-Campus Ultimate Frisbee Experience
Trip to Montreal
Trip to Six Flags' Great Escape
4 Day Outing Club Trip Options

Mini Orientations:
A mini-orientation is available for families of students who are participating in pre-orientation experiences.  This session is held for your family’s convenience so two trips to Potsdam for Orientation events are not necessary. 

Springboard Mini-Orientation: Wednesday, August 15, 2:00-5:00 p.m. in Cheel Barben Rooms. Dinner at 5:00 p.m. in Cheel Barbecue Pit, rain location: Cheel Commons. 

Outing Club Trip Mini-Orientation: Sunday, August 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Cheel Barben Rooms. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Cheel Barbecue Pit, rain location: Cheel Commons. Students and their families should plan on arriving on Sunday, August 19th between noon and 3:30 pm and check in at the Educational Resources Center. 

One-Day Experience Mini-Orientation: Tuesday, August 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Cheel Barben Rooms. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Cheel Barbecue Pit, rain location: Cheel Commons. This session is for families of students attending the On-Campus Sustainability Experience, the Trip to Montreal, or the Trip to Six Flags' Great Escape. 

NOTE: To sign up for a pre-orientation experience please visit CU and Me. You will need your Clarkson AD username and password to sign up. Students who are a part of the Clarkson School or Honors Program are NOT eligible for these pre-orientations experiences due to their own Orientation trip taking place at the same time.