Closing Notice:
Health Services will close early on Wednesday, 11/27, at 12PM and will remain closed on Thursday, 11/28, and Friday, 11/29. For emergencies, contact Campus Police at 315-312-5555 or 911. Additional resources can be found under "After-hours care" and "Urgent/Emergency care" in our Hours of Operation page. Regular hours resume on Monday 12/2. Have a safe holiday!
Updates:
Health Services will be closed for lunch every day from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Additionally, on Wednesdays, we will have staff meetings from 8:30am-9:30am.
Making an Appointment
Nurse visits, such as lab draws and injections, must be scheduled by calling Health Services at 315-312-4100 (option 1). These appointments are no longer available for online scheduling. All other appointments can still be self-scheduled through the Patient Portal. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late for their appointment may be rescheduled. If you have any questions or cannot find a suitable appointment online, don't hesitate to contact us at 315-312-4100.
No-Show, Late, and Cancellation Policy
It is the goal of Health Services to provide excellent care to each student in a timely manner. It is also the policy of Health Services to monitor and manage appointment no-shows and late cancellations. If it is necessary to cancel an appointment, students are requested to call (315) 312-4100, or cancel on the patient portal at least 24 hours before their appointment time. Notification allows Health Services to better utilize appointments for other students in need of prompt medical care.
“No Show” shall mean any student who fails to arrive for a scheduled appointment.
“Same Day Cancellation” shall mean any student who cancels an appointment less than 24 hours before their scheduled appointment.
“Late Arrival” shall mean any student who arrives 10 minutes or more after their expected arrival time.
Medical excuses for missed classes/exams/assignments
Health Services has a long-standing policy that excuses for missed classes, exams or assignments are not written by Health Services personnel. Class attendance is an administrative matter between the student and the instructor.This policy is supported by ACHA (American College Health Association).
Supporting the College Campus Community
The staff of Health Services is delighted to extend support to you in a non-judgmental and caring manner. Our nurse practitioners are board-certified and specialized providers in the area of college health. The staff is highly experienced in responding to the medical and health concerns of the college's diverse population of students. Health Services is proudly accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).
We encourage you to utilize our medical and educational services as you used your hometown provider's office. We are committed to providing student focused care as well as health and wellness educational and promotional opportunities.
We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions so that we can assist you in leading a positive and healthy lifestyle.
Mission
Health Services promotes the health and wellness of students so that they can be successful in their academic pursuits, personal lives and be able to make positive personal health choices and decision.
Vision
Health Services will be recognized for providing the highest quality care to students at SUNY Oswego through the delivery of outstanding accessible health and wellness services that will ensure a healthy, safe environment while supporting learning to a diverse student population. Our students will be empowered to make personally effective and desirable lifestyle choices.