Clarkson University First-Year Student Orientation 2012
Checklist
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Check-In Table Locations: First-year students with a residential assignment in Ross, Brooks, Cubley, or Reynolds will check-in at the center core of the Quad, between Cubley & Reynolds Houses. First-year students with a residential assignment in Hamlin should check-in at the center core of Hamlin-Powers. If you live anywhere else other than these buildings, please check in at the Welcome Table on the first floor of the Educational Resources Center (ERC). At these check-in points you will receive your room key, Student ID card, and Orientation schedule.
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On-line Student Administrative Services (SAS) Check-In: Please log-onto your “Peoplesoft” account to check your clearance status & to complete your online semester check-in before your parents leave campus. If you are clear, you will be asked to confirm local address & telephone contact information. If you are not financially clear, please come to SAS, located in Graham Hall. Be sure to check for any additional holds, including the Health Records hold (see below). Computer access is available in the SAS complex as well as the Educational Resources Center.
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Health Records Clearance: If you see this symbol (ø) in PeopleSoft, click on it. If it then reads “Health Records Incomplete” you will need to go to the Student Health Center, located in the ERC (Educational Resources Center). The following areas will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Computer/Technology Questions: Representatives of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be available for assistance at the residence halls to help set up PCs and answer any computer-related questions.
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Schedule Questions: Questions regarding class schedules, advanced placement, & transfer credit may be addressed at the SAS Office located in the center of Graham Hall.
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Mailbox Key: Mailbox keys may be picked up at the mail table in the ERC. Student ID/Vehicle Registration/Parking Permit: If you did not submit a photo for your Student ID or pre-register your vehicle, these will need to be done at the Campus Safety & Security Office on the first floor of the Educational Resources Center, Suite 1200.
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Books: Textbook pick-up & purchase will occur at the Clarkson Bookstore on Market Street in town. A “Book Bus” will run continuously between Clarkson & the bookstore between 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. Students & parents will be picked-up & dropped-off in front of Cheel Campus Center. The bus will run between the bookstore & Cheel approximately every 15 minutes. There will be no charge for this service. Bring a book-bag to help carry books! Some students are required to purchase a “clicker” to be used in class. If you purchase a clicker, please set up it in advance to bring to Sunday’s Clarkson Values session.
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Laptops: Laptops ordered through the Laptop Purchase Program will be available for pick-up at the Student Center Information Desk on the first floor of the Student Center.
Schedule of Events All events marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Some events are specific to your residential area, so please read each description carefully.
Thursday, August 23 10:00 a.m.
Start Strong | Outside Cheel Join the newest members of the Army ROTC Golden Knight Battalion as they make their commitment to serve when they graduate. All are welcome to stop by the flagpoles in front of Cheel for the brief & meaningful ceremony.
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Lunch On-campus dining locations will be open on a cash basis for lunch. The Student Center Servery will be open at 11 a.m. Java City in the Student Center will open starting at 7:30 a.m., & Cheel Main Street will be open from 10 a.m. through dinner.
1:00-3:30 p.m.
English Placement Test | Snell 177
Friday, August 24 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast Meal plan begins.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
*Academic Department Orientations for Freshmen
School of Arts & Sciences American Studies, History, Humanities, Liberal Studies, Political Science, Social Sciences (Snell 175) Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Mathematics (Science Center 356) AretĂŠ, Social Documentation (Snell 177) Biology (Science Center 160) Biomolecular Science (Science Center 348) Chemistry (Science Center 348) Communication (Snell 130) Computer Science (Science Center 334) Digital Arts & Sciences (Snell Basement Room B10-K) Physics (Science Center 344) Psychology (Science Center 346) Science Studies (Science Center 340)
Mandatory for students for whom English is a second language (exchange students are exempt). Please report to Snell Hall 164 if School of Business you have any questions. Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Business Studies, Global Supply Chain Management, Financial Information & Analysis, Information Systems & Business Processes (Snell 213)
3:45-4:30 p.m.
*Beyond the Classroom | Cheel Arena Explore the many opportunities available to you, such as internships, study abroad, co-ops, clubs, organizations, & more! This session will include a panel of student leaders.
4:30-6:45 p.m.
Dinner ...on your own, in town or at campus dining locations. If dining in town, please make reservations early. Dining information can be found at www.potsdamchamber.com On-campus locations (open on a cash basis) are: Student Center Servery, Student Center (open until 8 p.m.) Java City, Student Center (open until 11:30 p.m.) Cheel Main Street, Cheel Campus Center (open until 8 p.m.)
7:00-7:45 p.m.
*Welcome By President Tony Collins | Cheel Arena Receive a warm welcome to the campus community.
8:30-9:30 p.m.
9:30-10:30 p.m.
10:30-??
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*Floor Meeting
Institute for a Sustainable Environment (I.S.E) Environmental Health Science/Environmental Science & Policy (TAC 208) School of Engineering Chemical & Biomolecular (Rowley 244) Civil & Environmental (CAMP 176) Electrical & Computer (CAMP 178) Engineering Studies (Science Center 362) Mechanical & Aeronautical (CAMP 177) Software (CAMP 194) Interdisciplinary Programs AretĂŠ (Snell 177) Digital Arts & Sciences (Snell Basement Room B10-K) Engineering & Management (E&M) (Science Center 162) University Studies (Science Center 342) Software Engineering (CAMP 194)
Floor meeting in your residence hall. Meet your RA outside of your 11:15-11:45 a.m. Pre-Professional Orientations room door at 8:30 p.m. Mandatory for students who have been admitted with special advising in the following : Pre-Law (Snell 177) *Meet your Hallmates & Upperclass Mentors Pre-Health Sciences/Pre-Med/Pre-PA (Science Center 160) Meet outside of your residence hall room & walk over to a meeting Pre-Physical Therapy (Science Center 356) location with your RA & neighbors.
*Glow-in-the-Dark Campus Tour Your RA will take you on a special tour of campus where you can light up the campus with glow sticks and bracelets.
Friday, August 24 continued
Saturday, August 25
11:00-1:00 p.m.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lunch & Q&A with Clarkson Dining Ross-Brooks Dining Hall & Empire Diner will be open. Family members eating in the dining hall can pay cash at the door. Representatives from Clarkson Dining will be tabling at both locations to answer questions about nutrition, meal plans & special dietary needs.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
*Residents of Cubley, Reynolds, Hamlin, & commuters* A panel of Clarkson representatives from the Health Center, Counseling Center, & Residence Life will present the services they offer. The Student Success Center will discuss academic support on campus & resources you have for successfully navigating university-level academics.
*Welcome to the Clarkson Family | Cheel Arena The Dean of Admissions will hand over the class of 2016 to the Dean of Students. Your parents will have the opportunity to say farewell & welcome you to the Clarkson Family. Please plan on saying “goodbyes” at this session as you must head to your next mandatory activity at 2p.m.
*Book Discussion, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
9:30-10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.-Noon
Dining at Clarkson | Cheel Arena Come learn about how the meal plan works, how to eat healthily at Clarkson, & ask questions about nutrition, meal plans, & dietary 11:00 a.m.-Noon needs.
4:00-4:30 p.m.
Athletic & Recreation Opportunities & Fitness Center Overview | Fitness Center
4:30-8:00 p.m.
Dinner
8:00-9:00 p.m.
*Holcroft Night | Holcroft House (Rain Location: Cheel Arena)
12:30-1:30 p.m.
*Comedian Wendi Fox | Student Center Forum
10:30-midnight
Fitness Center & Indoor Recreation Center Open
10:30-11:30 p.m.
Are You Smarter Than an RA? | Student Center Forum
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Residence Life & Student Life. Challenge your RAs to find out who has the brains! Win prizes! 2:00-3:15 p.m.
11:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
“The Avengers” on the Lawn | Rain Location: Forum Sponsored by Student Life & Clarkson Union Board.
*Thriving & Succeeding During Your First Year at College | Cheel Arena *Residents of Ross, Brooks, Donahue, students of the Clarkson School, & Honors* A panel of Clarkson representatives from the Health Center, Counseling Center, & Residence Life will present the services they offer. The Student Success Center will discuss academic support on campus & resources you have for successfully navigating university-level academics.
* “Nice Shoes” *Residents of Cubley, Reynolds, Hamlin, Moore, & commuters The sections in which you are placed are on an individual basis & are not uniform. Please see the schedule you are given upon arrival to campus.* A peer-to-peer discussion of college dating and how to do it in a way that’s good for you .
Lunchtime Orientation Session for Students with Disabilities | Barben Rooms This lunch session is mandatory for students expecting to use testing accommodations for a disability. Come & have pizza, meet the Director of Accommodative Services, & learn about how to access testing services at Clarkson.
Holcroft Night is a Clarkson University tradition that welcomes you into the Golden Knight family. Join us for a celebration of Golden Knight spirit, complete with music and surprises!
9:30-10:30 p.m.
* “Nice Shoes” *Residents of Ross, Brooks, Donahue, students of the Clarkson School, & Honors. The sections in which you are placed are on an individual basis & are not uniform. Please see the schedule you are given upon arrival to campus.* A peer-to-peer discussion of college dating and how to do it in a way that’s good for you .
Discuss the common reading with your peers & a faculty or staff member. The sections in which you are placed are on an individual basis & are not uniform. Please see the schedule you are given upon arrival to campus.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
*Thriving & Succeeding During Your First Year at College | Cheel Arena
*Team Building with Clarkson’s Leadership Corps | Cheel Lawn; rain location: IRC or Walker Arena *Residents of Cubley, Reynolds, Hamlin, & commuters* Meet members of your incoming class & experience team building like you’ve never seen! Wear athletic/comfortable clothing and sneakers.
*The Real Deal at Clarkson University | Cheel Arena *Residents of Ross, Brooks, Donahue, students of the Clarkson School, & Honors* This panel hosted by student leaders & mentors will provide you with the real scoop about life at Clarkson!
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Saturday, August 25 Continued
Sunday, August 26 Continued
3:30-4:30 p.m.
*Class of 2016 Picture | Cheel Lawn; rain location: IRC or Walker Arena
7:00-8:00 p.m.
4:30-6:00 p.m.
*Teambuilding with Clarkson’s Leadership Corps | Cheel Lawn; rain location: IRC or Walker Arena *Residents of Ross, Brooks, Donahue, students of the Clarkson School, & Honors* Meet members of your incoming class & experience team building like you’ve never seen! Wear athletic/ comfortable clothing and sneakers.
4:30-5:45 p.m.
*The Real Deal at Clarkson University | Cheel Arena *Residents of Cubley, Reynolds, Hamlin, & commuters* This panel hosted by student leaders & mentors will provide you with the real scoop about life at Clarkson!
8-9 p.m.
In conjunction with this year’s Common Reading, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”, Sonny Lacks, the son of Henrietta Lacks, is this fall’s speaker.
9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
9:00-11:00 p.m.
Welcome Carnival: Sponsored by Clarkson Dining & Student Organizations | Cheel Lawn & Student Center Enjoy free hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, & of course, a warm welcome to Clarkson University with games, activities, tournaments, & more!
11:00 p.m.-12:30a.m.
*First Day of Classes *Volunteer Fair | Cheel Arena Get involved in the Clarkson and Potsdam community! By reaching out and offering your energy, talent and compassion, you can make a real difference in people's lives. Through service to others, you will gain a better understanding of yourself, demonstrate classroom learning, and increase leadership, teambuilding and management skills. That's why service is a core value of Clarkson; it benefits both you and the community. Service helps develop a sense of social responsibility and civic pride.
Comedian Dan Ahdoot | Student Center Forum Fitness Center & Indoor Recreation Center open.
*Floor Meeting | Your Residence Hall
Monday, August 27
Presented by Clarkson Union Board
9 p.m.-Midnight
*Convocation: Van Sickle Endowed Lecture with David “Sonny” Lacks | Cheel Arena
Tuesday, August 28 5:30-7:30 p.m.
“MIB3” on the Lawn | Rain Location: Forum
Voluntary Advanced Placement Exam for C/C++ & Java | Science Center 354
Sponsored by Student Life & Clarkson Union Board.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 26 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Breakfast/Brunch
11:00 a.m.-noon
*Clarkson Values | Cheel Arena Interact with the Dean of Students and become immersed in the Clarkson Values in your every day Clarkson life. If you have a clicker, please bring it to this session.
1:00-3:00 p.m.
New Student Frisbee Tournament | Bagdad Field Registration at 12:45 p.m.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Community Service | Student Center Forum Meet at the forum and choose an activity!
4:00-5:00 p.m.
SCVNGR Trek See page 6 for instructions!
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*Activities Fair | Cheel Arena Sign up to receive information or join a Clarkson club or organization. Getting involved is one of the best ways to make friends and create memorable experiences at Clarkson.
Wednesday, August 29 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Voluntary Advanced Placement Exam for Calc 1 (MA 131) | Science Center 354
Save the Date: Family/Homecoming Weekend is October 26 & 27!
Held each fall, Clarkson's Family/Homecoming Weekend provides an opportunity for parents and other family members to visit students on campus and participate in a variety of events: student performances, meetings with faculty and staff, theater productions, and athletic competitions. We invite you and your family to join us in this tradition this year and the years to come!
This year’s headlining performance comes from Alonzo Bodden, winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing Season 5! He will perform his stand-up act on Saturday, August 27 in the Student Center Forum. Please tell your families to make hotel reservations early!
OFFICES & SERVICES: Available from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m Thursday & Friday.
OIT will be available in Residence Halls on Thursday to assist with any technology needs. Meal Plan Check: If you have questions about your meal plan, please visit ARAMARK’s window on the first floor of Cheel Campus Center. ROTC Information: Visit the first floor of Student Center between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday to get information about Clarkson’s Air Force or Army ROTC programs. Banks and Cell Phone Service Providers: Several area banks cell phone service providers will be available in the Student Center. Visit them for information and/or to sign up for a new account. Spirit Pak: If you pre-ordered a Spirit Pak from the Alumni Office, you may pick it up on the 1st floor of the Student Center. Schedule questions: Questions regarding your class schedule, advanced placement, or transfer credit may be addressed to the SAS Office in Graham Hall. Student ID/Vehicle Registration: If you have not already submitted your photo ID or preregistered your vehicle, these will need to be done at the Campus Safety and Security Office, First floor of ERC.
Clarkson University thanks our Orientation Sponsors
Body Shop Fitness & Salon, Inc. (315) 262-0482 47 State Highway 345 www.bodyshipfitnessandsalon.com Eben’s Hearth Restaurant (315) 265-9065 115 Maple Street www.ebenshearth.com Jreck Subs (315) 265-2222 62 Market Street www.jrecksubs.com
International Student Check-In: All new international students should have “checked-in” with the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) for SEVIS record activation. Questions regarding immigration matters should be directed to ISSO on the second floor of the Educational Resources Center, room 2302.
www.clarkson.edu/alumni
WHEN & WHERE? Office locations & hours of operation during orientation weekend. ARAMARK, 1st floor window, Cheel Campus Center Meal Plan Questions Saturday, August 25, 9:30am – 3pm Sunday, August 26, 10:30am – 5 pm Campus Safety & Security Office, 1st floor of ERC Saturday, August 25, 10 am – 2 pm call 268-6666 (Available to be called 24/7) Service Center, 1st Floor, Graham Hall, between Olson and Van Note Entrances Sunday, August 26, 10am – 3pm Residence Life Office, 1st floor of ERC, Suite 1100 Saturday, August 26, 10am – 2pm SAS Office, Graham Hall Sunday, August 26, 10 am – 3 pm Student Health Center, 1st floor of ERC Sunday, August 26, 10 am – 3pm University Bookstore, Market Street, Downtown Potsdam Saturday, August 25, 9am – 4pm Sunday, August 26, 12pm – 5pm The following academic offices will be open on Saturday, August 25 Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering (MAE), Camp 253, 11am – 1pm Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE), Camp 220, 11am – 2pm Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Camp 156, 11am – 1pm
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As you move into your room... Keyword: fallorientation What is SCVNGR? SCVNGR is a game. Playing is simple: Do challenges. Earn prizes! What do I need to do to play? If you have a smartphone: 1. Download the SCVNGR app on your smartphone. 2. Go to the “treks” button and find “Fall Orientation 2012” If you have a regular cell phone with text messaging: 1. Text “fallorientation” to SCVNGR [728647]. 2. A text will be sent back to you with your location and challenge 3. Submitting photos via SMS (text message) is easy. Simply send your photos to pics@scvngr.com. Please include your cell number in the message. (We promise not to share it, it's just how we know to give you credit for your photos if you're playing via SMS.)
...here are some guidelines that will help you keep your room and residence hall safe and free of fire hazards:
Make sure any lamps you bring have bulbs of proper wattage. Most lamps take a lower wattage than you think! Even better, use CFLs- they use lower wattage and are better for the environment. Don’t ever hang anything on the ceiling or the sprinkler systems in your room or hallway- not even for a minute! Be sure to keep any clutter including shoes, garbage, and other items out of the hallways and away from your room door. Nothing may be stored in hallways. Make sure you take out your trash and recycling regularly. Any accumulation of trash can get in the way of exiting your room in the case of an emergency, and can be unnecessary fuel in the case of a fire. Besides, it’s just gross! Don’t hang any cables or cords on the ceiling or above doorways. In the event of a fire, these can get tangled in a firefighter’s breathing apparatus, which is really dangerous for them. Also, don’t bring any stringed lights or rope lights! If you brought any extension cords, make sure to only use one at a time, plugged directly from the outlet to your appliance. These should only be used temporarily! Make sure electrical cords are not running under chairs or across the floor. If you are walking or rolling over a cord, it will wear out over time and can cause a fire.
A challenge? What’s that? A challenge is a quick, fun thing to do at a place. Things like snapping a picture or answering a question.
What will this be like? You’ll be asked to complete one challenge at 10 locations. The first 16 people to complete it correctly will get a prize!
And here is a list of things you just can’t ever bring into your room:
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Candles (even if you don’t plan on burning them!) Incense Halogen lamps Toasters Any appliance with an exposed heating element Grills Gas/flammable liquids Space heaters Air conditioners
View this schedule on your smartphone! Here’s how: 1) Grab your smartphone and download
2) After downloading your app,
Involvio, the free app to get connected
type in “Clarkson University”
with what is going on during orientation!
when prompted.
iPhone users: Download Involvio from the
3) Select “First Year Student Orientation”
app store and log in with your Facebook account.
4) Select “back” to access the
Other smartphone users: Download the
agenda.
web app from involvio.com to start. 5) Click on Agenda, and all of your events should be in one place! Your Facebook events as well as ones listed on Involvio will be synced together for easy organization.
Now your screen should look like this.
Don’t be left out of the loop! Grab your phone and see what’s happening on campus!