Inbound Exchange Student Factsheet

Greetings and welcome to the Factsheet for Inbound International Exchange Students!

If you have any questions regarding the factsheet, please don't hesitate to reach out to the SUNY Oswego ISSS office.

Number of exchange students that can be nominated each semester: unlimited fee-paying students
- The number of free tuition students: Please refer to the email titled "SUNY Oswego <<Term>> exchange program nomination form" for a specific number of students that can be nominated for each term for your institution.
Maximum exchange period: 2 semesters
Insurance: All exchange students must be insured through SUNY Oswego. Below is the insurance effective date for each term. Please note that SUNY Oswego cannot send any document to confirm the insurance enrollment before the following dates:
- Spring (Jan through May) term: January 15 of the year
- Fall (Aug through Dec) term: August 15 of the year

General Institution Information

Country: United States
Name of Institution: The State of New York University at Oswego
Office: International Student and Scholar Services Office
Contact Information:
- Amy Wallace
- International Partnership Specialist
- [email protected]
Mailing Address: 116 Sheldon Hall, Oswego, NY 13126

GPA and English Proficiency Requirements

GPA: 2.5 (out of 4.0)
TOEFL iBT: 72
IELTS: 6.0
English Proficiency: Other Methods of proving required level of English proficiency

Nomination and Application Deadlines

Spring (Jan–May):
- Nomination: October 1
- Application: October 15
Fall (Aug–Dec):
- Nomination: April 1
- Application: April 15

Academic Program and Calendars

Academic Programs
- Exchange students are welcome to take courses in any of our academic programs, though course availability may be limited in certain majors. You can also view the Program offerings.
View the SUNY Oswego main Academic Calendar (All calendar dates are subject to change):
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Estimated Costs per Semester

All fees are based on one semester and are subject to increase. The cost of tuition is determined by the State University of New York and may change without notice. Additional expenses, such as personal spending and travel costs, vary greatly depending on individual spending habits.

IMPORTANT: Free exchange students are not subject to pay for the tuition but are subject to pay room & board as well as mandatory fees.

Free Exchange Students

Health insurance: $1,050
Mandatory Fees: $878
Housing (room, board, fees): $8925
Additional expenses (personal): $1,000
Tuition: N/A
Estimated Total: $11,852

Fee-Paying Students

Health insurance: $1,050
Mandatory Fees: $878
Housing (room, board, fees): $8,924
Additional expenses (personal): $1,000
Tuition: $5,125
Estimated Total: $16,977

Contact ISSS

116 Sheldon Hall
315.312.5775
[email protected]