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Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Debra Ward
Visitation Coordinator
Address
Office of Admissions
44 Pierrepont Av
Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone
315-267-2180
Email
visit@potsdam.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Performing Arts Center
Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex
Barrington Student Union
The Art Museum at SUNY Potsdam
The Crane School of Music
SUNY Potsdam is rated No. 1 in SUNY for the campus arts environment. With 22 dining kiosks in 7 locations across campus, SUNY Potsdam is also proud to be ranked No. 1 in SUNY for its dining services. In addition to the campus amenities, SUNY Potsdam also owns Lehman Park, a beautiful green space with riverfront paddling access on the Raquette River, located just across the street.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Adirondack Park
Historic downtown Potsdam
Close drive to Ottawa, Ontario & Montreal, Quebec
Hiking trails
Thousand Islands, NY
SUNY Potsdam is located in a historic small college town, with three other universities within a 10-mile radius. Potsdam?s location between the Adirondack Mountains and the St. Lawrence River means that campus is a short drive from numerous outdoor recreation activities, and from two major cultural centers in Canada – Ottawa and Montreal.

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: on the hour starting at 10am until 1pm
Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Monday through Friday. Call or email

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
visit@potsdam.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
There is a shuttle bus and taxi service. The Campus is served by several major and local bus lines for long distance travel Bernie Bus Services, Inc. and Roethel Coach Lines, Inc. North Country Express provide service to various towns throughout the North Country. College express provides direct bus service to/from SUNY colleges to Albany, the Hudson Valley, NYC and Long Island.Adirondack Trailways provides regular service through the North Country and to the Albany and New York City areas. In addition, Bernie Bus Services, Inc. and Roethel Coach Lines, Inc. There are several car rental agencies in the Potsdam area. SUNY Potsdam Break Bus Greyhound - 800-231-2222 or http://greyhound.com Adirondack Trailways 800-776-7548 or http://www.trailwaysny.com Bernie Bus Services, Inc. (800)776-7548 Taxi Services - Potsdam Taxi 315-268-8868 Roethel Coach Lines Inc. (315) 393-5200 Renting a Car - Enterprise Rent-A-Car 6805 State Hwy. 56, Potsdam 265-0700 www.enterprise.com Flight Options Massena International Airport OR Ogdensburg Airport Approximately 30 minutes from campus http://www.capeair.com Enterprise Rent-A-Car service is available from this airport Ottawa International Airport 1 hour 45 minutes from campus http://www.ottawa-airport.ca Enterprise Rent-A-Car service is available from this airport Syracuse Hancock International Airport Approximately 2.5 from campus http://www.syrairport.org/ Bus, Taxi and Rental Car options are available from this airport.
Driving Instructions to Campus
BY CAR: From Interstate 81 (Western New York/Syracuse areas) Just north of Watertown from Interstate 81, take Exit 48 for Route 342 East. Travel approximately 6 miles east on Route 342 until the junction of Route 11. Turn left onto Route 11 North. Follow Route 11 North for approximately 64 miles until reaching the town of Potsdam. Once in the village, turn right onto 56 South. Route 56 turns into Pierrepont Avenue. From Pierrepont Avenue turn left onto Potsdam Drive. There is a maroon and white sign at the entrance to the college. The Admissions Office is located in Raymond Hall, the eight story building in front of you. You should park in the lot on your left.
Local Accommodations
The following are located in Potsdam: The Hampton Inn (315)265-0100 Clarkson Inn (315)-265-3050 Potsdam Inn(315)-265-0709 Scottish Inn - (315) 265-6700 The Emerald - 212-4772 Northern Family Motel - 265-4640 Maple Rock Bed & Breakfast 315-212-4155 Brambles Inn and Gardens 315-268-0936
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Applicants: 3,905
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Average HS GPA: 89.89






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Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
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Mental Health Website
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Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
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Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
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Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
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Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
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Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
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Incoming transfer students
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Returning students
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Entering graduate students
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Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
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The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
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Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
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Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
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Accrediting body
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Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
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Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
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