State University of New York at Potsdam

Clarkson University is an independent research university offering comprehensive programs in business, engineering, science, liberal arts, health sciences and physical therapy. The school offers several pre-professional programs including pre-law and pre-veterinary. It has graduate programs in business administration, philosophy, chemical engineering, as well as numerous other fields. Clarkson works to set the standard for research by concentrating its strengths and leveraging expertise through cross-disciplinary teams. The university has several research centers including the Center for Advanced Materials Processing and the Center for Environment. Clarkson has more than 3,000 students from more than 30 states and foreign countries. The school offers division I men s and women s hockey, Nordic skiing, basketball and cross country along with more than 100 clubs and organizations. Clarkson was founded in 1896 and is located in Potsdam, N.Y.

Founded in 1906, SUNY Canton is a coeducational and residential college. The college offers more than 45 associate, bachelor and certificate programs to over 2,500 students. It specializes in a range of courses that includes technology, health and management. It offers classes in a variety of programs, such as accounting, nursing, legal studies, dental hygiene, mortuary science, financial services, technology management and liberal arts. It also provides associate and bachelor's degrees in facilities operation, automotive technology, engineering science, building construction and computer-aided drafting. The college operates various subject-based clubs and organizations that conduct special activities and events. Its sports activities include football, hockey and volleyball. The college provides various types of services that include accommodation, counseling and health care assistance. SUNY Canton is a member of Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley.