Campus Construction Updates

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Clarkson College provides a variety of professional learning opportunities and health care courses. Our Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses can help individuals getting certified for the first time or needing renewal. These programs are either online or on campus with ongoing offerings year-round.

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Clarkson College is continually growing and enhancing our campus to better serve students and the community.

We’re updating spaces for better accessibility, modern learning, and a more vibrant campus experience. Explore our latest construction projects, recent upgrades, and what’s on the horizon for our campus. Check back for periodic updates as more information becomes available.

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Recent Updates

There are important changes happening on campus.

Main Building Front Entrance Changes
Here's what you should know (as of October 1, 2025):

Beginning the week of October 1, the main entrance will be temporarily relocated to the door facing 42nd Street (see image).
All foot traffic will be redirected to this new entrance.
A fence will be installed around the area as construction of The Link begins.
This area will connect the Main and South Buildings.
The 42nd Street door will remain accessible via card access for students, faculty, and staff with 24/7 building entry privileges.
Deliveries can continue to be accepted at this entrance on a trial basis.
If this becomes too congested, we will re-route deliveries to another location.
Howard Hall and the Student Center are accessible via the west-facing door on 42nd Street or via the east-facing door on 41st Street. Both require a badge to enter.

New temporary entrance.

Updates (as of July 10, 2025):

Visitor and Handicap parking has been moved to make room for construction.
See image and map to the right.
Design and programming meetings continue for various spaces. Some spaces in the South building will not be accessible during construction efforts.
Temporary directional signage has been installed.
The Main Building main entrance will soon move to the door facing 42nd street.
Work is being done to provide secure entry and storage for the first floor staff.
You may notice the closure of a few pathways. Follow detours for safe passage.

Updates will be posted here in a timely manner as they become available.

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Plan ahead for your trip to campus.

Our updated campus map includes all the latest details, including areas affected by construction, building locations, and the best paths to get around. Wayfinding routes are marked to help you navigate easily and safely.

Click here for a printable PDF map

Professional Development & Community Learners

If you are participating in a Professional Development course which includes time on campus, you will be provided instructions about where to park and what entrance to use. Please follow the instructions provided and reach out to our Professional Development team with questions: 402.552.3396 or 402.552.6148.

Professional Development courses include:

Life Support and CPR Courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver CPR/AED, Heartsaver Total,
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid)
Healthcare Certifications (Nurse Aide (CNA), Medication Aide (CMA), Medical Assistant)
Continuing Education

About Our Construction Projects

Rendering of banners along 42nd Street south building.

The Welcome Center and Link construction project officially kicked-off Monday, June 2nd with a groundbreaking celebration. We were excited to welcome guests to campus and share our vision for what is to come.

Thank you for your support as we together navigate the construction process.

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