How do I declare a minor?
To declare a minor, please visit the academic office of the program that you are interested in.
No Contact Order Policy
Definition No Contact Orders are directives prohibiting communication between or among designated parties. No Contact Orders are issued when, in the judgement of the issuer, there is reason to believe that an order would be in the best interest of all parties and the community for maintaining peace and safety. Victims/survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking may also request one. No Contact Orders prohibit all forms of communication between designated parties, direct or indirect, written, electronic, or thro
Charitable Gift Annuities
DefinitionA SUNY Potsdam charitable gift annuity is a contract between the donor(s) and the Potsdam College Foundation that guarantees fixed income payments to one or two beneficiaries for life.
Third Party Support & Reimbursement
DefinitionThird Party Support & Reimbursement is when a campus-related organization or other external entity provides support to the college for a good or service.
Internships & Careers
A degree from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences can lead to a wide variety of careers and start you on the path to some of the fastest-growing and best paying careers in the natural sciences.
Career Spotlight
With their degrees in hand, our alumni have launched exciting careers around the globe! What are they up to now?
Course Evaluation & Visits
Departments are compensated for the time that liaisons devote to their duties. For any new courses, the department receives a $500 "new site" stipend per CHS course/instructor. The department receives a $250 "maintenance" stipend for any previously approved and continuing course which is being renewed (approximately every three years).
Department of English
The Department of English challenges its students to complete a core of courses that explore the varied ways people speak, write and read.Degree Programs:B.A. EnglishB.A. Creative WritingFor more information, please contact:Dr. Sharmain van Blommestein, Department ChairEmail: vanblos@potsdam.eduOffice: Morey Hall 118Phone: (315) 267-2043
Field Experiences & Internships
The Department of Environment and Sustainability places a high value on experiential education and applied learning. We strongly encourage students to engage in internships, service learning, field research, or study abroad as an integral part of their undergraduate education.