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Residence Life and Housing

The on-campus residential experience is an important part of your college journey, and we are proud of the unique and supportive environment cultivated by the students of our lakeshore campus.

Our residence halls are more than a place to sleep, they are your home. Here you will meet new people and be able to engage in a variety of new and exciting experiences. Other great advantages of living on campus is that you’ll be within walking distance of classes, club meetings, campus dining, bus stops, fitness centers, the health center, events and more.

Announcements

New Students Housing Application

Complete your New Student Housing application today! 

For more information on how to apply, important dates and information regarding the application visit the Apply for Housing page

Professional Roles Open Positions
Resident Assistant (RA) Position Application

Apply to become an RA and join our team to gain valuable leadership experience, grow personally and professionally, build lasting connections, and make a positive impact on your campus community.

Application will be available beginning on Friday, December 6th - and closes Friday, February 7th at oswego.erezlife.com

Visit our Student Staff Position for more information. 

Mission

Residence Life and Housing, in partnership with our residents, creates and maintains caring, inclusive communities where all Lakers know they belong and students live together, supported, and connected.

Vision

Residence Life and Housing will offer students more than just a place to live.  We are committed to facilitating the success of our students by creating holistic living experiences where students learn to become engaged within their communities.

Important Dates

Fall move-in dates

  • New International Students: August 19–20, 2024
  • New Students in All-In, Be First, and Live Well Living Learning Communities: August 20, 2024
  • New Graduate Students: August 21, 2024 
  • New Students: August 21, 2024
  • Returning Students: August 24–25, 2024

Thanksgiving Recess

Residence Halls Close on November 23, 2024 at 10AM. 
Residence Halls will reopen December 1, 2024 at 12PM. 

Thanksgiving Break Housing Application Open: October 28 -21, 2024 

 

 

Winter Recess

Winter Break Dates: December 14, 2024–January 26, 2025

Residence Halls Close on December 14, 2024 at 10AM. 

Winter Break Housing Application Open: November 18- December 12, 2024

Spring move-in dates

  • New International Students: January 22-23, 2025 
  • New Students: January 23, 2025 
  • Returning Students: January 26, 2025

Spring recess

Spring Break Dates: March 15-23, 2025

Spring Break Housing Application Open: March 3-13, 2025

 

Residence halls close

12 p.m. May 17, 2025

Residence Halls and The Village Townhouses will be closing for the summer at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 for non-graduating students.  

Graduates attending a Commencement ceremony are required to vacate their residence hall spaceby 10 a.m. May 18, 2025. For any students working graduation needing late stay accommodations, please email [email protected] with your request. For more information visit our Moving In and Out page. 

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Top 5 Reasons to Live On Campus

  • Connection with other Lakers 
  • Location! Close to classes, clubs, and resources 
  • Supportive Staff available 24/7 
  • Always something fun to do 
  • Secure Facilities
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Number of Residence Halls

There are 11 residence halls conveniently located on campus, offering students a variety of living arrangements and amenities.

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Number of Lakers On Campus

Approximately 3,300 students live on-campus, taking advantage of the services offered by each residence hall. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Contact Us

303 Culkin Hall

315-312-2246

[email protected]

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