Descriptions of Other Fees
Health Insurance
$1,075 for the fall and spring term only
Medical Insurance coverage required of all full-time students (undergraduate 12 or more credit hours, graduate nine or more credit hours) unless they submit a waiver and proof (copy of insurance card) that they have medical coverage. A due date for waiver submission is set by Auxiliary Services.
Insurance Waiver
ASC Washer and Dryer Fee
$70 per semester
Residence halls have washers and dryers conveniently located in the laundry room in each building. These facilities are for residents only. The cost of laundry services is added to the bill of each resident student. This charge covers the cost of repairs and replacement of laundry equipment and provides unlimited use of washers and dryers.
ResNet
$86.50 per student
This fee is charged to students who live on-campus. ResNet is the residential ethernet network on campus. It allows a dedicated connection the campus network and to the Internet. If you are an RA, this fee is part of the RA benefits package and does not show on the account summary.
Alumni Fee
$25 (Fall semester only)
This is a voluntary fee charged in the fall to all full-time undergraduate students. This fee helps to fund programs and communications for current students and families. Some of the many programs supported by the fee include:
- Career exploration programs such as Backpack to Briefcase, NYC Career Connections and related programming
- The Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) program, which connects students with alumni mentors in their field of career interest. Activities can include job shadowing, resume critiquing or general career exploration and mentoring
- The Alumni-In-Residence program, which brings accomplished alumni back to campus throughout each academic year to speak in classes, serve on panels and provide career information to current students
- New student programs, such as the Welcoming Torchlight Ceremony, and class-related programming, like Freshman Fun Day and more
- Support of programming during Family and Friends Weekend
- Support of programming during a Homecoming program
- Sponsorship of scholarships for current students
- Complimentary copies of the alumni magazine, mailed to students' homes three times per year
- A parent e-newsletter emailed to parents monthly during the academic year with information relevant to parents/families
- Senior class programming, newsletters and activities, including Commencement Eve and Torchlight programs for May and December graduates
- Student leadership opportunities through the Future Alumni Network (FANs), ASK, Senior Class Planning Committee, Telefund and Oswego Alumni Association internships and work-study opportunities
- Programming and communications for recent Graduates Of the Last Decade
Arts Fee
$25 (Spring semester only)
Voluntary fee charged in the spring to all full time undergraduate students. Funds from the student arts fee are administered by Artswego, a campus organization that was established in 1990 and operates through the Oswego College Foundation, Inc. Committed to artistic excellence, Artswego administers a program that is designed to create a vibrant campus culture. This program includes a performing arts series, selected gallery exhibitions, visiting artists and authors, as well as video and film screenings. All of these programs are available to students free-of-charge with the exception of the Performing Arts Series where students pay a nominal price of $7 for their tickets.
Campus arts programs are promoted through a fall and spring arts calendar, a performing arts series brochure, flyers, advertisements and extensive coverage in local and regional news media.
The mission of Artswego is to serve as a catalyst for high quality arts programs that enhance the cultural environment of the college and augment academic offerings. It seeks to introduce students to art forms and performances different from those offered by the mass market. ARTSwego also serves as a bridge between the campus and community. It supports the development of collaborative and interdisciplinary programs that foster patterns of life-long learning and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Sustainability Fee
$5 per semester
These funds will go to expanding sustainability on campus through educational, participatory and experience based learning and improvements to the overall sustainability of our campus community. This is a voluntary fee. Visit the Sustainability website for more information.