1. Get an Academic Advisor
New Students will be assigned an Academic Advisor through their applicant portal upon committing to Oswego including submitting an admissions deposit where applicable.
2. Complete Pre-Registration
Upon activating your Lakernet ID, you will be prompted to complete academic pre-registration items in the New Student tab of the Applicant Portal.
- New Student Academic Information Sheet
- Math Placement Exam (If necessary, based on major, learn more below)
Math Placement
3. Register for Orientation
You will be prompted to complete steps leading to registration for Orientation in the New Student tab in the Applicant Portal once it becomes available. Note: Orientation registration is contingent upon the completion of your Academic Info Sheet.
You’ll receive an email from your SUNY Oswego Transition Coach. Your Transition Coach is here to help you and can be a great resource for getting an inside look into life as a Laker. All students are expected to set up at least one meeting with their Transition Coach, but you can always reach out to them using their office hours or by setting up a video call using their scheduling link available in the Orientation tab of your Applicant Portal.
Register for Orientation
4. Build Your Schedule
Your advisor will build your schedule prior to Orientation by reviewing all the information and preferences submitted through the New Student Information Sheet, transcripts, and your completed math placement exam (if necessary) to prepare a schedule that best suits each student's needs.
5. Orientation Schedule Adjustment
All students will have the ability to adjust their schedule at orientation during a group advisement session.
Note: First Year students will remain with their Professional Advisor for the first full year. Transfer students will be handed off to a Faculty Advisor from their major during the first week of classes.