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Student Life

Make this place your own

At Oswego, finding your place starts from the moment you arrive. You'll meet people, experience traditions and discover new ways to get involved, often before your first class even begins.

As you settle in, your community keeps growing. It might start with the people in your residence hall, a club you decided to try, a team you joined or a conversation with someone you never expected to meet. Along the way, you'll find people who support you, challenge you and make Oswego feel like yours.

Find your people

Belonging doesn't happen in just one place. It's built into the Oswego experience.

From Laker Launch and campus traditions to residential activities, student organizations and cultural communities, there are plenty of ways to connect. Try something you've always loved or explore something completely new. The experiences you share and relationships you build here can stay with you long after graduation.

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More than a place to live Living at Oswego

Living on campus puts you at the center of the Oswego experience. Your residence hall is a place to meet people, take part in activities and build a community alongside students who are figuring out college life with you.

Living at Oswego

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Gather around the table Dining experience

Grab a quick bite between classes or sit down with friends at the end of the day. With dining locations across campus and plenty of choices along the way, meals become another opportunity to connect.

Dining experience

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Follow your interest Student activities

There's always something to discover at Oswego. Find student organizations centered on academics, culture, identity, service, the arts, recreation and more. Explore something you already love, or try something you never imagined yourself doing.

And if you don't find what you're looking for? You can create it.

Student activities

Support along the way Student Affairs

Wherever your college experience takes you, you don't have to navigate it alone. Student Affairs connects you with people, programs and resources that support your success, help you through challenges and make the most of your time at Oswego.

Student Affairs

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Bring your whole perspective Diversity and inclusion

Different experiences, identities, backgrounds and perspectives make our community stronger. At Oswego, you'll find opportunities to connect with communities that matter to you, share your perspective and learn from the people around you.

Diversity and inclusion

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Feel your best Health and well-being

Taking care of yourself is part of making the most of college. From health services and counseling to fitness, recreation and wellness resources, support is here to help you care for your physical and mental well-being.

Health and well-being

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Get in the game Athletics and recreation

Compete. Cheer. Move. Play. Whether you're an NCAA Division III athlete, joining a club or intramural team, working out or cheering on the Lakers, there are plenty of ways to make athletics and recreation part of your Oswego experience.

Athletics and recreation

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Upcoming Events

At Oswego, there’s always something going on. We invite engaging speakers from around the world to share their expertise, alumni return to discuss their after-college experiences, and we host accomplished musicians and art exhibitions. You'll also find opportunities to unwind, cheer on your fellow Lakers at our numerous sporting events or catch a movie through our foreign film series.

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SUNY Oswego connected me with people across campus — through Greek Life, Club soccer and classes. Getting to know so many faces and experiences helped me learn about life and the world in ways I never expected.

G Jackson Gagnier

Broadcasting & Mass Communications; MBA

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Oswego has impacted me in every way. The clubs I have joined on campus have given me lifelong friendships. I have also been a part of such an amazing community in the business school with peers who encourage me to be the best I can be.

Gabriella Giacalone-DePierro

Marketing

All the amazing opportunities and extracurricular activities that are offered really helped me find my people and find so many of my passions. Oswego really gives students the opportunity to try anything and I think that's really important in discovering yourself.

Samantha Keaney

Broadcasting & Mass Communication

Commitment to safety

We work to ensure all members of the community create a safe campus environment.

Commitment to safety

Student services

Our services support diverse populations, including first-time students, military veterans, transfers and more.

Student services

First-year programs

Our first-year programs will help transition you to a new living and learning environment. 

First-year programs