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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion

Known here. Supported here.

At Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, every campus connects students to the same university-wide promise: affordable education, real-world programs, personal support and a future within reach. But each campus has its own rhythm, setting and personality.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion brings that experience to life through a close-knit campus community, Golden Eagle pride, scenic surroundings and personal connections that help students build confidence. Here, students can find people who know their name, support their goals and help them grow into what comes next.

Visit Clarion 

 

A few things that make Clarion, Clarion
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Golden Eagles

Cheer on the Golden Eagles and feel the pride of Clarion athletics, traditions and campus events.
Ernie the Eagle, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion mascot

Ernie the Eagle

Look for Ernie the Eagle, Clarion’s mascot, bringing Golden Eagle spirit to games, events and campus celebrations.
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College-Town Feel

Experience a close-knit campus connected to a welcoming community where people know your name.
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Scenic Surroundings

Find room to focus, recharge and explore near the Clarion River and Cook Forest State Park.

Support Close By

Connect with faculty, staff and classmates who care about your progress and help you build confidence.
Get Involved

Get Involved

Join clubs, attend events, meet people and find ways to make the Clarion experience your own.
Gemmell Student Center

Gemmell Student Center

Meet friends, grab food, study between classes and connect with campus life in Gemmell Student Center.

See Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion

Get a feel for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion through campus views, student spaces and some of the places that shape everyday life here. From scenic outdoor areas and gathering spaces to athletics, housing, recreation and campus traditions, this video highlights what gives Clarion its warmth, pride and sense of community.

Clarion campus highlights include:

  • Close-knit college-town campus experience
  • Home of the Golden Eagles
  • More than 140 student clubs and organizations
  • Scenic access near the Clarion River and Cook Forest State Park
  • Campus gathering spaces including Gemmell Student Center and Eagle Commons
  • Supportive faculty, staff and resources that help students build confidence

More to explore

Watch more from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion

 

Make Clarion your campus

At Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion, the campus experience goes beyond classrooms. This is where students meet friends, connect with faculty and staff, cheer on the Golden Eagles, find favorite places to study and build the kind of everyday routine that makes college feel personal.

Clarion has the feel of a close-knit campus community, with housing, dining, wellness and recreation options, student organizations, events and traditions that help students feel connected from the start. Students can also enjoy the scenic beauty of western Pennsylvania, with outdoor opportunities near the Clarion River and Cook Forest State Park.


Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion FAQs

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion is known for its close-knit campus community, Golden Eagle pride, scenic western Pennsylvania setting and personal support. Students can build relationships, get involved and grow with support from people who care about their progress.

Every Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus offers affordable education, real-world programs, personal support and a future within reach. Clarion brings that promise to life through a known-and-supported experience — a close-knit, scenic campus where students can build confidence and connection.

Yes. Clarion is a strong fit for students who want a personal campus experience, approachable faculty and staff, and a community where support is close by. Students can find guidance, encouragement and resources as they adjust to college and move toward their goals.

Yes. Students can join clubs and organizations, attend campus events, cheer on the Golden Eagles, participate in recreation and find student leadership opportunities that help them feel connected.

Yes. Commuter students can join clubs, attend events, use dining and recreation spaces, cheer on the Golden Eagles and take part in campus traditions. Clarion offers ways for students to stay connected whether they live on campus or commute.

Many students live on campus as part of the Clarion experience. Housing gives students a convenient place to connect with friends, access campus resources and feel part of the Golden Eagle community.

Students gather in places such as the Gemmell Student Center, Eagle Commons, dining areas, residence halls, recreation spaces and outdoor areas around campus.

Students can enjoy scenic trails and outdoor activities near the Clarion River and Cook Forest State Park, giving the campus a grounded western Pennsylvania setting with room to explore and recharge.

 

 

 

 

See Clarion for yourself

The best way to know if Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Clarion feels right is to experience it in person. Walk campus, see the spaces where students live and learn, and picture yourself as part of the Golden Eagle community.