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Make it Official!

Accepting Your Offer of Admission

We’re so glad you’re ready to choose Oswego! You’re poised to begin something exciting alongside Lakers you will never forget.

Inside the Applicant Portal , you will complete the Admissions Intent to Enroll process to accept your offer and pay your admissions deposit* by May 1 (December 1 for spring term) or the date indicated in your acceptance packet (whichever is later). Unless instructed otherwise, your deposit is $100. This deposit will be credited toward your first-semester bill.

You will also indicate your on-campus housing intent, but there is no housing deposit at Oswego. Once you submit your deposit* and your Admissions Intent to Enroll you will officially be considered a new student!

Scholarships and awards require confirmation to accept them. Check your email and your Applicant Portal for notifications. You will find full scholarship terms and deadlines for individual scholarship offers within the Applicant Portal.

Accept Your Offer

*The admissions deposit does not apply to EOP or international applicants. All students, however, must complete an “intent to enroll”. These actions take place in your Applicant Portal. Applicants experiencing financial hardship may qualify for a deposit waiver. Email [email protected] for questions about deposit waivers or deposit by mail.

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Apply for Financial Aid

File your FASFA, if you have not already done so.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Students who have filed their FAFSA by March 1 will receive priority for campus-based federal funding.

  • SUNY Oswego’s FAFSA code is 002848
  • SUNY Oswego’s TAP code 0935

We encourage you to consult with our Office of Financial Aid on opportunities for funding support.

Send Final Transcripts

Admission and scholarship decisions are contingent upon satisfactory completion of all academic courses with grades similar to your work at the time of admission. Final transcripts must come directly from the school or college to be considered official, and include a date of graduation and degree earned, if applicable.

Schools may send official transcripts via their electronic upload services, where available — ie. Naviance, Scoir, etc — or by U.S. mail to the Office of Admissions, 229 Sheldon Hall, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY 13126. Student copies and faxes cannot be accepted as official transcripts.

It is your responsibility to make sure these are forwarded to the Office of Admissions as soon as they are available.

Submit Official SAT/ACT Scores

SUNY Oswego is test-optional for the fall 2023, spring 2024, and summer 2024 terms. Students who have self-reported SAT or ACT scores in their applications must submit official scores to complete the enrollment process. These scores must match self-reported scores. Official SAT and/or ACT scores must be sent directly from the testing agency to be considered.

Next Steps
After You’ve Enrolled

Shortly after you enroll, you’ll receive prompts in your Applicant Portal that will walk you through the steps to get you ready for your first semester at Oswego. There you’ll be asked to activate your LakerNet ID. New Student Orientation, housing plans, academic advisement, and course registration are among the considerations on the horizon. Every student’s journey is unique and Oswego is here to help you navigate yours — step by step.

Check Your Applicant Portal