Faculty Hand-off | SUNY Oswego

All incoming students are assigned a full-service professional advisor to help them through the transition from high school to college. At the end of the first year, students will be reassigned to a department or faculty advisor from within their major. The department or faculty advisor will continue to guide students through the major, offer career advice, and help students stay on track for graduation.

Next Steps

1. Find Your Advisor

There are multiple ways to see who your advisor is:

Your student profile in myOswego
Your degree audit in myOswego
In Starfish on Blackboard
Oswego Mobile App

2. Reach out to your Advisor

It’s your responsibility to:

Send them a professional email introducing yourself
Schedule an appointment with your new academic advisor to discuss your schedule/classes
Know the important dates on the academic calendar (add/drop/withdraw/midterm grades)

3. Prepare for a Meeting with your new Advisor

To prepare for your meeting, you should:

Look up your advisor’s profile on the Oswego website
Find out how to schedule an appointment with your advisor
Review your degree audit
Come prepared with questions you may have

What to Expect from your Advisement Meetings

Some topics that could be discussed in your meetings include:

Recommendations on major courses
Guidance on degree progress
Industry insight
Possible internships and possible minors