To enjoy the full complement of summer services and to make your stay on campus comfortable below is a list of must-haves and recommendations.
A few notes regarding packing and purchasing items for the summer program:
- Be mindful of what you bring and/or purchase while in Oswego because when you leave the summer program, you must remove all of your items from your room. Note: There are no available storage units on campus.
- If you are taking the EOP bus or another bus, please note the luggage restrictions.
- You can have items mailed to Hart Hall after June 16th or purchase items from a local store when you arrive to Oswego. Note: A trip to Walmart via Centro bus is planned for the first evening you arrive on campus.
- See below for the student address format. You can leave the room number blank and only list the residence hall if you do not have your summer room assignment:
- Student's Full Name
EOP Summer Program
Room # Hart Hall
15 Union Road
Oswego, NY 13126
- Student's Full Name
Must Haves:
Clothing for both cold and warm weather (2 weeks of clothes is recommended; washers and dryers are available in the residence hall and are FREE.)
- Personal toiletries (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
- Shower Caddy
- Medical Insurance ID card
- Medication and prescriptions - (if applicable) . Please try to get your prescriptions for the month filled before arriving if possible.
- Linens (pillow, blanket, towels, etc.). All SUNY Oswego residence hall mattresses require "extra-long" twin sheets (33.5 inches x 80 inches x 6.5 inches or 36 inches x 80 inches x 6.5 inches).
Recommended:
The following items are recommended for the summer program. Please remember that these items can be purchased at the local stores in Oswego.
- Fan - strongly recommended
- Laundry detergent (liquid detergent is preferred)
- Notebooks, pens, pencils, and one 2-inch, three-ring binder
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock
- Swimsuit
- Spending money
- Insect repellent
- Laptop/tablet (only if you own one; otherwise computers are available on campus)
- Jacket and umbrella
What NOT to bring per SUNY Oswego Res Life and Housing:
Please review the "What NOT to Bring" list as directed by SUNY Oswego Residence Life and Housing.
The following items are prohibited.
- Air Conditioners
- Candles
- Extension Cords Without Surge Protection
- Hoverboards
- Incense
- Microwave Oven
- Oil Burning, Halogen, Lava, Torchiere/Tree-style &
- Multi-head or “Octopus-style” Lamps
- Other Cooking Appliances, such as:
- Crock Pot
- Hot Plate
- Grilling Machine
- Rice Cooker
- Sandwich Maker
- Slow Cooker
- Air Fryer
- Toaster/Toaster Oven
- Pets
- Tapestries/Flags
Additional "What NOT to bring" to EOP Summer Program:
- Car (you are not allowed to have a car on campus during the summer program)
- Any weapons or projectiles: Please review the Weapons and Dangerous Materials section of the SUNY Oswego Student Handbook for further information regarding SUNY Oswego's weapons and projectiles policy.
- Valuables (They cannot be secured.)
- TV (There is a TV in the main lounge of the residential hall.)
- Refrigerator and Microwave (We provide a refrigerator for the summer program.)