The Residence Life Office hopes that you are having a wonderful summer! We are reaching out to notify you of information regarding returning to campus this fall. Campus Move-in for returning students will be open for Saturday, August 26th after 8 am OR Sunday, August 27th. Students will not be charged to arrive on the 26th or 27th and do not need to request early arrival. Students will not be allowed to return earlier than the 26th without approval from the Residence Life Office. Staff will be available to check you in to your residential area on Saturday, from 8 am to 1 am, and Sunday, 8 am- 11 pm with the RAs on duty in each area.
Individual students who would like to request early arrival (before the 26th) can make their request through Knightlife (make sure you log in and go to the Residence Life page) and complete the Early Arrival request form, there is a $50 a day fee to arrive early if approved.
If you are arriving early as part of an approved university group, (Pre-O leader, Ignite Scholar, Varsity Athlete, ROTC, etc…) your coach/advisor must provide the Residence Life Office with a list of students approved to return, you do not need to complete the early arrival form on knightlife and will not be charged.
The meal plan will not be available on campus until lunchtime on August 25th, the day of the First Year Student move-in. There will be limited dining options available until the 25th.
Sign up for Move-in Crew! Apply for the Fall 2023 Move-In Crew! Sign-ups will be accepted until Sunday, July 30th. Fill out the brief form to sign up! https://forms.gle/9tFRAxTZ5dVYUSmAA More information can be found in the previous announcements or by contacting reslife@clarkson.edu. by joining move in crew you can move in on the 24th with no fee (unless you skip your shift on the 25th).
On the 26th and 27th returning students will need to check in at their Residence Life tables located outside of their residential area. There will be pop-up tents and tables with staff at all locations. Residence Life staff will be doing a room inspection with you and having you sign off for confirmation of receipt of your room key, failure to complete the proper check-in process may result in you receiving extra charges for damage or lost keys at the end of the year. After 5 pm each day, the Residence Life staff will be based out of each Residence Life area:
Apartments (Woodstock, Riverside, Westons, Townhouses)- must ALL check-in outside of Woodstock Village building 6 basement.
While Townhouses are key cards, students still need to check in with Residence Life to confirm your arrival
Hamlin/Powers – check in at the Firelane entrance behind the building
Moore House – check in at the front entrance of Moore House under the underpass
Price Hall (Thomas/Farrisee/Newell/Ormsby) – check-in in front of Price Hall facing the Cheel Parking Lot
Graham Hall – check-in will take place by the ERC parking lot closest to Olson House
Theme Homes – students residing in theme homes should check in with their housing manager
The Residence Life Office will be staffed Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th from 8 am-4:30 pm if you need additional assistance. Campus Safety will be available 24/7, their office is located in the ERC first floor and their phone number is 315-268-6666
For incoming & new student information please visit https://www.clarkson.edu/orientation
We cannot wait to welcome you back to campus this fall!