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Well-being Resources & Programs

The health and well-being of our students is extremely important. We are dedicated to helping students make informed, healthy choices.

This encompasses a wide variety of services that are available on campus. The Office of the Dean of Students provides resources for personal wellbeing, sexual health, stress management, alcohol and other drug prevention and many other well-being topics.

Select one of the following below to learn more about that topic.

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Alcohol & Other Drug Education

Our AOD program supports students through education and prevention programs to support students in making healthy decisions related to alcohol and drug use.

Alcohol & Other Drug Education

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Student Well-being

Information and education to help students develop an overall healthy lifestyle, including personal well-being, sexual health and stress management.

Student Well-being

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Student Leadership Positions

Join the Office of the Dean of Students team! We offer a variety of student leadership positions. These are great opportunities to develop skills, gain new knowledge and experience, make connections, and give back to the campus community.

Student Leadership Positions

Health and Well-being Resources

Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Sexperts: Sexperts are students who have extensive training on the topic of sexual and reproductive health and share that knowledge with their peers through programs and outreach. They have a stock of supplies at every program. To become a Sexpert, please look for the experience on Handshake or email [email protected].
  • OCO Reproductive Health is on campus in Walker Health Center on Thursdays from 8:30am-4:30pm when classes are in session. This is a confidential, inclusive service. Services provided include: consultations or questions about sexual health needs, reproductive problems or concerns, contraception, STD treatment. Call/text 315-402-8689 for an appointment.

  • Health Hubs: these vending machines are equipped with a variety of items that students may need.  Examples of items in these machines include internal and external condoms, dams, lubricant, finger cots, pregnancy tests, drug deactivation bags, fentanyl testing strips, and maxi pads.

    • There are two Health Hubs on campus-one is in the 24 hour room of Penfield Library (all items are free).  There is a second Health Hub in the Laker Lounge in Marano Campus Center.  This machine has similar items as the machine in the Penfield Library.  This machine also includes reusable menstrual cups and emergency contraception for $10 each (credit card sales only).

  • Condom/prophylactic availability:
    • Health Services: Students can receive regular, internal, flavored, and magnum condoms from Health Services waiting rooms, bathrooms, and exam rooms. These are offered free of charge.
    • Vending Machines: Trojan-Enz condoms (3 in an envelope for .75). They are labeled with the contents and expiration date.
    • Sexual Health Vending Machine located in Penfield is free
    • Junk Mail: Students can place an order online for products. Simply fill out our Junk Mail order form. On-campus students can have items delivered to their residence hall room via inter campus mail. Off-campus students can arrange to pick up items from our office.
    • SHOP: We carry a fully supply of products, including all products that are on the Junk Mail order form. See SHOP webpage for hours of operation.
    • Residence Halls: Residence hall directors and staff can request products to have on hand for students. Type and quantity may differ per residence hall. See your RA for information.
    • Large Quantities: To request large quantities of condoms or other products, students should send an email to [email protected]. Please provide the products you'd like and the date these are needed.
Mental Health
Equity and Inclusion
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  • Safe Zone: Understand the difference between sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity as well as ways to be more inclusive. For more information, please contact [email protected].
  • Recovery Ally Training: Explore addiction 101, addressing stigma associated with addiction, and how to be an effective ally for those in substance abuse recovery. For more information, please contact [email protected].
  • James A. Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformative Practice
  • Transgender Care
  • Trans Student Resources and Services

  • SUNY Oswego offers Gender Inclusive Housing through All-In Living Learning Community (LLC) in Waterbury Hall and through a general Gender-Inclusive Housing option available in The Village townhouses. Both options offer a safe, supportive environment where students can choose roommates of any gender, fostering a sense of belonging for LGBTQIA+ students and their allies. Students can indicate their interest in these options when completing their housing application on the MyHousing portal.

  • There are all gender restrooms across campus. All Gender Restrooms will direct you to an interactive campus map listing the building and location of each restroom.

 

Alcohol and Other Drug Education
  • Recovery Ally Training: Recovery Ally Training is intended for both students and staff who want to be an ally for those in recovery from substance abuse. Recovery Ally training educates participants on Addiction 101, addressing stigma associated with addiction, how to be an effective ally and resources for recovery. For more information, please contact [email protected].
  • Naloxone Training: Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the opioid overdose reversal drug Naloxone. For more information, please contact [email protected].
  • AOD Education
  • Counseling Services Center
  • Farnham Family Services
Physical Health
  • Sleep Health - getting enough sleep is not a luxury, it's something people need for good health
  • Campus Recreation - including Intramural Sports, Fitness Centers, Club Sports, Aquatics, Iceskating and more.
Sexual and Interpersonal Violence
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Office Of The Dean of Students

501 Culkin Hall

Oswego, NY 13126

Contact

315-312-5483, Fax: 315-312-2503

[email protected]

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Summer Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm