The residential Summer 2026 Laker Scholars Program is a four-week summer experience that begins in late July and concludes immediately before the fall semester.
Designed to help students start at Oswego prepared, supported, and confident, the program strengthens academic readiness through college-level coursework, individualized support, and early connection to campus resources — providing a strong foundation for the Oswego experience.
The Laker Scholars Program is an invitation-based pathway to full admission at Oswego.
Students invited to participate receive a conditional offer of admission for the fall semester. The program provides students the opportunity to earn college four credit while receiving additional academic preparation and structured support prior to the fall semester.
Students who successfully complete the Laker Scholars Program transition into the fall semester as fully admitted, matriculated Oswego students.
Students in the Laker Scholars Program:
Admissions reviews each student holistically. Academic performance, including GPA, is one of several factors considered during the application review process.
For some students, Admissions determines that a structured summer experience will best support a successful transition to college. In those cases, students may be invited to participate in the Laker Scholars Program based on their academic promise, potential to succeed, and overall holistic application review.
Students who successfully complete the Laker Scholars Program become fully admitted, matriculated Oswego students and continue their degree studies in the fall semester with ongoing academic, residential, and peer support.
Admissions reviews each student individually. A Laker Scholars invitation indicates that Admissions believes the student would benefit from additional academic preparation and structured support prior to the fall semester.
Students invited to Laker Scholars receive a conditional offer of admission. Students who successfully complete the program transition into the fall semester as fully admitted Oswego students.
Students are expected to:
Specific expectations are clearly communicated to students before the program begins.
Yes. Students earn college credit during the Laker Scholars Program. Credits apply toward degree requirements.
The Laker Scholars Program itself is free for students to participate. Housing, meals, and financial aid information are shared directly with invited students and families.
Financial aid is reviewed separately from the admissions decision. Students must submit the FAFSA so financial aid staff can review eligibility and help families understand costs and available aid.
Students and families with questions about the Laker Scholars Program are encouraged to contact SUNY Oswego Admissions.