Resources for Parents and Families
Resources and Ways to Get Involved
Learn more about communities open to Clarkson parents and families and resources for communicating with the University.
Student Affairs Parents and Family E-Newsletter
Subscribe to the Student Affairs Family Newsletter to receive timely
information about your student's Clarkson experience. Click here
to view previous newsletters and other family communications. To subscribe to the Student Affairs Family Newsletter, click here.
Family Weekend
Each fall, we invite parents and families to experience the Potsdam campus with their students. Review the schedule of all upcoming events, and find travel information.
After Dropping off your Student
M.A. Ricci, a Parent and Family Association member, details advice for parents who may have difficulty being away from their children in college.
Support Services Available
As a parent or guardian providing guidance to your student, understand the support services available at Clarkson, from academic assistance to career development to student health and counseling and requesting accommodations.
Making Tuition Payments
To make an online tuition payment, please visit Nelnet at online.campuscommerce.com if you've already created an account.
If your student has not yet added you as an authorized party, please ask them to go to their myCU account, choose Financials and then choose Nelnet. On the home screen in Nelnet, they'll need to select "Add an Authorized Party." Once added, the parent or authorized person will receive an email invite from Nelnet to create an account. Questions can be sent to studentfinancials@big5vn.com or answered by phone at 315-268-6451.
Commencement Ceremonies
Clarkson offers graduation ceremonies each year for various bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs. We encourage you to learn more about our different ceremonies and stay up to date on information as it becomes available throughout the year by visiting the Commencement page.
Contact the Division of Student Affairs
Have questions about parental involvement or resources available to you or your student? Contact the Division of Student Affairs:
Vice President for Student Affairs: Brian T. Grant
Email: bgrant@big5vn.com
Location: 2308 Educational Resources Center, CU Box 5605
Phone: 315-268-6463