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Academic Support

At SUNY Oswego, we're committed to ensuring every student achieves academic success and personal growth. Our Academic Support Services are dedicated to ensuring that every student is equipped with the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Staff

Michelle Bandla
Assistant Vice President for Academic Support

Michelle Bandla

She/Her
145S Marano Campus Center
Email [email protected]
Michele May
Senior Administrative Assistant

Michele May

145 Marano Campus Center
Email [email protected]

Academic Support Offices

The Advisement Center offers expert guidance in academic planning and course selection, empowering each student to discover a clear, fulfilling pathway to graduation.

The Office of Learning Services (OLS) supports students through personalized tutoring, interactive workshops, and targeted resources designed to strengthen essential study skills and elevate academic performance.

The Office of Experiential Learning provides hands-on, real-world engagement opportunities that enrich classroom education with practical skills and invaluable professional experience.

Opportunity Programs

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) provides personalized support to historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students, ensuring seamless access to vital resources and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for academic achievement.

SUNY Oswego is proud to partner with the DC-CAP Scholars Program, offering a dedicated support team to foster an inclusive and encouraging campus community. This team—which includes an Academic Success Advisor, an Academic Program Coordinator, and a Student Affairs Mentor—is fully committed to helping our DC Scholars thrive both academically and personally. Participants receive comprehensive financial aid packages to ensure financial concerns never stand in the way of their education, and they actively engage in specialized programming focused on student success and career readiness.

As the newest Opportunity Program on campus, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) serves as a comprehensive success network for first-generation college students, individuals from modest financial backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program empowers its members through personalized academic advising, financial literacy workshops, and dedicated tutoring partnerships. By extending support beyond the classroom to include career preparation, graduate school exploration, and cultural excursions, TRIO SSS provides the essential community and resources students need to excel from day one through graduation and into their professional careers.