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Mission and Vision

Student Orientation and Family Engagement strives to provide incoming Lakers and their family supporters a successful transition to SUNY Oswego through innovative initiatives, engaging programs, and cultivating collaborative relationships with campus partners that will allow our community to thrive.

SOFE is a sector of the Division of Student Affairs. Visit the DSA website to learn more about everything they offer to our students.

Division of Student Affairs

The whole SOFE Staff dressed up and making silly faces toward the camera

2025 SOFE Summer Staff

Two Orientation Leaders smiling into the camera

Laker Leader Training, Summer 2025

Laker Leader Photoshoot, Summer 2025

Laker Leader Photoshoot, Summer 2025

Four Orientation Leaders organizing papers and smiling into the camera

Summer Orientation, 2025

Three Orientation leaders holding signs with their names, smiling toward the camera

Summer Orientation, 2025

Orientation Leaders standing outside an escape room with signs celebrating their win!

Laker Leader Staff Development Day, 2025

Three Orientation Leaders showing off their decorated clipboards and smiling into the camera.

Summer Orientation 2025

Pro Staff dressed up, smiling and looking into the camera

Laker Leader Photoshoot, 2025

Orientation leaders sitting on a table, smiling and swinging their feet.

SOFE Staff, Summer Orientation, 2025

Two Office Staff members dressed up, smiling and looking into the camera.

Office Staff at Laker Leader Photoshoot, 2025

Part of the Orientation Team dressed up and making a goofy pose.

Laker Leader Photoshoot, Summer 2025

Orientation Leader standing out of a van, pointing to the sky.

4th of July Parade; Summer 2025

Two Orientation Leaders holding "Oswego Bound!" yard signs smiling at the camera

Yard Sign Giveaway; Summer Orientation, 2025

Three Orientation Leaders dressed up, making goofy faces into the camera

Laker Leader Photoshoot 2025

One Laker Leader carrying another Laker Leader, both making a goofy face toward the camera

Laker Leader Photoshoot, 2025

A Group of students playing a game during Orientation Small Groups

Summer Orientation 2025

Dr. Gabriel Marshall, AVP of Student Affairs at Paint the Road 2023

SOFE Staff

A photo of Jigs smiling in a bright pink top
Graduate Assistant - Student Transitions

Jigyasha Chataut

she/her
Marano Campus Center - 145
Email [email protected]
A photo of Bri in her graduation gown, wearing her cords and holding her undergraduate degree.
Graduate Assistant - Student Success

Brianna Richardson

she/her
Marano Campus Center - 145
Email [email protected]
Ryann Crofoot - brunette woman with a mustard yellow sweater
Assistant Director - Student Orientation and Success
Syracuse Campus Liaison - SOFE
International Student Liaison - SOFE

Ryann Crofoot

Marano Campus Center - 145X
Email [email protected]
Director

Justin Dickerson

Marano Campus Center 145W
Email [email protected]

"We're changing lives, we're transforming lives, we're igniting possibilities... We are the keepers and the stewards of that promise."

SUNY Oswego's 11th President Dr. Peter Nwosu, Referring to Vision 4040

Signature Programs

Orientations

View our Academic Calendar.

Summer Orientation 2026: Summer Orientation dates have been posted

Laker Launch

The week before classes begin, first-year students are welcomed on campus to help become more acquainted with campus life. Sessions about campus partners are offered, while providing fun-filled opportunities for Lakers to experience why they get to call Oswego “home.” Past years have involved Campus Picnics, carnival activities, and more!

Family & Friends Weekend

April 17th - 19th, 2026!

Family & friends are invited to visit SUNY Oswego during an April weekend to get acquainted with your Laker’s home-away-from-home. This weekend is packed with fun events to keep the whole family entertained. We'll have outdoor activities, games, and more! Most events will be offered free of charge!