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The University

Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is well into its second century of meeting the needs of todays students. Although its origins were in teacher education, the University expanded its curriculum in 1962 to include the arts and sciences and professional studies. Today, Oswego is a comprehensive college with an excellent academic reputation and commitment to undergraduate education. Approximately 3,060 men and 3,560 women are currently enrolled as full-time undergraduates. More than 110 liberal arts and career-oriented programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education. The School of Education is nationally accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB InternationalThe Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Individual programs within the College of Arts and Sciences are accredited by specific discipline-oriented accrediting organizations.

Located on 696 acres on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, the spacious tree-lined campus consists of forty-five buildings. Eleven residence halls offer a variety of on-campus housing opportunities to all degree-seeking students. The campus is alive with more than 125 extracurricular organizations covering a wide range of social, academic, cultural, and intellectual interests. Theater, art, film, music, dance, and discussion events fill the campus cultural calendar. SUNY Oswego also offers a full slate of twenty-four NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports for men and women, along with a full complement of club sports and intramural athletics for men and women.

Traditionally, Oswego receives among the largest number of applications of any similar-size college in the Northeast. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and has been recognized by a number of authoritative guides as a college with outstanding academic opportunities and high academic standards. In addition, Oswego is among a select few colleges or universities in New York State to offer both nationally accredited schools of business and education. During the last several years, SUNY Oswego has been cited for excellence and selectivity in The Princeton Reviews Best Northeastern Colleges and U.S. News & World Reports Best Colleges Guide.

Oswego is taking part in a comprehensive renewal project involving more than $250 million of investments for the future. This includes the opening in fall 2007 of the $56-million Campus Center, a state-of-the-art facility integrating a campus convocation and ice arena, food courts, public meeting areas, student service areas, academic departments, and academic support services; renovation of several academic buildings and residence halls; and a coming investment in new and renovated spaces for its science facilities.

Location

With a population of nearly 20,000, the city of Oswego is a modest-sized, friendly upstate New York community. It is the countrys oldest freshwater port and one of the leading ports on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. The city and its surrounding area are well known for all kinds of summer and winter recreation, including camping, boating, sailing, fishing, tennis, and golf and, in the winter months, ice skating, cross-country skiing, and sledding. It is at the heart of the booming sports fishing industry, with a thriving tourism scene. The campus is conveniently located 35miles northwest of Syracuse and 65 miles east of Rochester. Students traveling by rail or air may utilize bus service to Oswego through the Regional Transportation Center located adjacent to the Carousel Mall in Syracuse.

Majors and Degrees

SUNY Oswego awards the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education.

Through the College of Arts and Sciences, students can earn a baccalaureate degree in American studies, anthropology, applied mathematical economics, art, biochemistry, biology, broadcasting, chemistry, cinema and screen studies, cognitive science, communication studies, computer science, creative writing, economics, English, French, geochemistry, geology, German, global and international studies, graphic design, history, human development, information science, journalism, language and international trade, linguistics, mathematics, meteorology, music, philosophy, philosophy-psychology, physics, political science, psychology, public justice, public relations, sociology, Spanish, theater, womens studies, and zoology.

The School of Business offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in accounting, business administration, finance, human resource management, management accounting, marketing, and operations management and information systems.

The School of Education offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in adolescence education, childhood education, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL), technology education, technology management, vocational-teacher preparation, and wellness management.

In addition, a pair of innovative five-year combined bachelors and masters programs are available. One offers a bachelors degree in accounting joined with a masters in business administration; the other provides a bachelors in psychology with an M.B.A.

Cooperative programs include a 3+2 zoo technology program, resulting in a bachelors degree in zoology at Oswego and an associate degree in zoo technology from Santa Fe Community College (Florida) or Niagara Community College; 3+2 engineering programs leading to a bachelors degree from Oswego in chemistry or physics and a B.S. in engineering from the cooperating universities (Case Western Reserve, Clarkson, or SUNY Binghamton); 2+2 programs leading to a B.S. in cardiovascular perfusion, cytotechnology, medical imaging sciences, medical technology, radiation therapy, or respiratory care from SUNY Upstate Medical University (formerly SUNY Health Science Center) in Syracuse; a 3+3 program leading to a B.S./D.P.S. in physical therapy from SUNY Upstate Medical University; a 3+4 preoptometry program leading to a bachelors in chemistry from Oswego and an O.D. in optometry from SUNY College of Optometry; and a 3+4 prepharmacy program leading to a B.A. in chemistry from Oswego and a pharmaceutical doctorate from SUNY Buffalo.

Academic Programs

Because interest in obtaining marketable skills continues to increase, SUNY Oswego offers students a broad range of courses in the liberal arts and in preprofessional and professional studies.

In addition to core courses within a major, all students must satisfy general education requirements designed to strengthen basic writing and analytical proficiency, give students awareness of their cultural heritage, and provide a level of literacy in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. By completing these general education requirements during their first two years of study, Oswego students are able to select a major with a sense of confidence and purpose. However, students who are certain of their academic interest may begin working on their major program in the first year.

Before arriving on campus, students are assigned an adviser from either their major area or the colleges Student Advisement Center. Advisers assist students who have not declared a major; help with academic, personal, and career concerns; and collaborate in scheduling courses needed for graduation. In addition, most students are matched with a first-year peer adviser, an older student, to help them face the challenges of the first year. Even for those who have not chosen a career path coming into college, Oswego is a popular destination; the college has more than 500 undeclared students, many drawn by Oswegos reputation for helping learners find their way in education and life.

Students may consider applying for the colleges Honors Program, which provides a challenging academic experience for high achievers regardless of major. Students also have the option of receiving credit through proficiency CLEP and Advanced Placement examinations.

Off-Campus Programs

Opportunities exist for students to broaden their knowledge of other countries by participating in one of more than 300 overseas academic programs offered. Programs are available throughout the world, and costs are held as close as possible to the cost of an average semester on the Oswego campus. A newer option is short study-abroad quarter courses offering an intensive curriculum with about ten days immersion in a foreign culture. Through cooperative arrangements, Oswego also participates in semester programs in Albany and Washington.

Internships and other field experiences are available for students from all disciplines through the Experience-Based Education Office. Each year, more than 1,000 Oswego students participate in internships and career-awareness activities on the Oswego campus, in the local area, and throughout the Northeast, the country, and the world.

Academic Facilities

Penfield Library is a high-tech information center supporting the curriculum, teaching, and research of SUNY Oswego. The library houses a collection of over 475,000 bound volumes, including partial U.S. and New York State government documents depositories, and provides access to nearly 26,000 print and/or electronic journals, magazines, and newspapers. Through InterLibrary Loan, Penfield can provide additional materials from libraries all over the world. The librarys listening area has more than 12,000 recordings, cassettes, and CDs, ranging from classical to rock. Additional facilities include the Lake Effect Caf, an online catalog, a 24-hour study room, study carrels, wireless Internet access, and computer labs with word processing.

Campuswide computer technology services for student use include instructional and administrative technologies as well as network and telecommunications. The campus maintains several Sun servers, providing e-mail and Web publishing support. In addition, the campus has hundreds of Macintosh and Windows-based computers in several public-access labs. Students also have access to more than 500 computers and numerous Sun workstations in forty specialized departmental labs. Students receive an account that can be activated online to use the time-sharing computers and to access e-mail, the Web, and other Internet services. Internet service is available from all residence hall rooms via Ethernet (fee required) or modem (free) connections. Wireless network access is available in an ever-increasing number of locations throughout the campus, including many academic buildings, the Campus Center complex, Hewitt Union, Penfield Library, and all resident dining centers.

Adjacent to the campus, the college maintains Rice Creek Field Station, including the 26-acre Rice Pond, surrounded by almost 300acres of natural habitat. The facility contains two lab/classrooms, a lecture room, and exhibit areas with an indoor viewing gallery, providing a unique vista of the creek and pond. College classes and community education programs are regularly held at the field station, which ranks among the five most extensively used facilities of its kind in the country.

Tyler Hall, Oswegos fine arts center, hosts two art galleries that feature annual traveling exhibitions, locally produced theme exhibitions, and the best work of students and faculty members. Tyler Halls Waterman Theatre hosts a variety of student plays, musical performances, and productions by internationally renowned traveling artists.

The WRVO Stations, the colleges 50,000-watt public radio outlet, provides outstanding on-campus internship opportunities. Communication department facilities also include two new all-digital television studios, a modern radio lab, and two new journalism labs in Lanigan Hall. Student-run TV and radio stations and the college newspaper are located in new Campus Center facilities.

Costs

Tuition for 200708 was $2175 per semester for New York State residents and $5305 per semester for nonresidents. Room and board charges are approximately $4700 per semester for entering students, depending on the meal plan selected. SUNY Oswego guarantees that a students initial first-year costs for room and board will be frozen for up to four consecutive years. Books and supplies cost approximately $400 per semester, depending on the students choice of major program. Although many activities on campus are free of charge, students need to budget for personal expenses.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance, granted according to student need, consists of grants, loans, and part-time employment. Oswego offers an annual total of nearly $65 million in aid to its student body. Students interested in financial aid must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). New York State residents also need to file an application for the states Tuition Assistance Program. Priority is given to those applications on file by April1 for the fall term and November15 for the spring term.

Oswego offers a very generous merit scholarship program, with more than 35 percent of the entering freshman class receiving an Oswego merit scholarship. In total, Oswego students receive over $2.5 million annually in merit scholarships; the average four-year renewable scholarship is approximately $2300 per year. For scholarship qualifications and details, students should visit http://www.oswego.edu/admissions/costs/financial/scholarships/merit.html.

Faculty

Oswegos faculty, consisting of more than 300 full-time educators, is dedicated to teaching undergraduate students. With 83percent of teachers holding doctoral or other terminal degrees from many of the finest institutions in the country, students can be assured of the opportunity for an outstanding undergraduate education. The student-faculty ratio is approximately 18:1. While the Oswego faculty is first and foremost dedicated to teaching, faculty members are also actively engaged in researchoften in partnership with undergraduate studentsas well as publications and public service.

Student Government

Students at SUNY Oswego are represented by the Student Association, which has as its aim the efficient and intelligent governance of a democratic student body. The functions of the Student Association are divided among various committees that allocate funds to student organizations, intercollegiate and intramural athletics, the student newspaper, and the student literary magazine, along with various campus social, cultural, and intellectual activities.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Oswego is competitive, with high school average, academic program, and standardized test scores the most important criteria for applicants. Special talents such as artistic, musical, athletic, and creative writing skills are also considered. The Committee on Admissions accepts results on either the ACT or the SAT. Although not required, a campus admissions visit is encouraged.

Transfer students in good standing are encouraged to apply for admission to a specific major. The average GPA for entering transfer students is 3.0.

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