Welcome School Counselors!

Who We Are…• Founded in 1861• Joined SUNY in 1948• Today… $800 Million Capital Construction

• Campus Center- Convocation Center and Ice Arena (2007)• The Village Townhouses (2010)• Lakeside Complex- Johnson, (2003), Riggs & Lakeside Dining Halls (2007)• School of Business (2003) • New School of Education facilities and the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation open Fall 2013

Who We Are…

• 696-Acres on Lake Ontario• 6,800 full-time undergraduate students• Over 110 academic programs

College of Liberal Arts & SciencesSchool of BusinessSchool of Communication, Media & the ArtsSchool of Education

Academics…Inside the classroom:

• 84% of classes are taught by full-time faculty• 88% of full-time faculty hold doctoral/ terminal degrees• 55% of our classes have fewer than 20 students

• Small classes for freshmen• College-wide average class size = 24

Student Life:Beyond the classroom:

• Over 170 student organizations• Extensive intramural, club and recreational options• 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams• Student employment opportunities

• 12 Residence Halls: plus Village Townhouses• A Variety of Residence Life Programs and Options

• First Year Experience• Hart Hall Global Living and Learning Center• Other Opportunities

• Recent renovations- Johnson, Riggs and Lakeside Dining Halls

Beyond Oswego:

• International Study Opportunities• Over 80 Programs & 30 Countries

• Internships/ Co-Ops• 1,000 local, national and international

• Volunteer and community service opportunities

The Compass:

• Major exploration & confirmation• Career events & special programs• Job/ graduate school search

assistance

Admission & Scholarships:Freshmen: • Rigorous Program

• Usually 85+ gpa; 1040+ SAT• EOP & small number of special admits• Amazing Scholarship opportunities!

• 12 or more credits since HS• Usually 2.50 gpa• $1,000 Merit Awards

Transfers:

Oswego Accepts:

• AP Scores of 3 or higher• IB Scores of 4 of higher• Prior College Credit

*Official transcripts are required for credit

The Bottom Line:

Total cost 2012-2013 $19,438 (NYS Residents)

Tuition: $5,570Room: $7,990*

ResNet & Laundry $218Board: $4,520*Fees: $1,271

Total fixed cost for non-NYS Residents: $28,819

*Oswego Guarantee

freezes Room & Board!

Tuition & Fees are subject to

change

Note: Estimate additional $2,200 books, travel and personal expenses(2013-2014 charges to be set soon.)

Financial Aid:

Be sure to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Apply Online: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Financial Aid Contacts: 315.312.2248finaid@oswego.edu

Next Steps: • We encourage students and families to visit Oswego to finalize their decision- choices available at oswego.edu/visit

• Submit Admission Deposit by May 1st

• Once deposit is made, students access “MyOswego” -- oswego.edu/myoswego -- and complete the steps on the New Student Menu, including registering for Orientation & choosing their housing

Learn More:

Office of Admissions New Student Orientation Phone: 315.312.2250 315.312.5522 Email: admiss@oswego.edu orient@oswego.edu Web: oswego.edu/admissions oswego.edu/orientation

Residence Life & Housing Office of Student Financial AidPhone: 315.312.2246 315.312.2248Email: reslife@oswego.edu finaid@oswego.edu Web: oswego.edu/reslife oswego.edu/financial