State University of New York at Oswego

State University of New York at Oswego requires a minimum of 122 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. SUNY Oswego accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, SUNY Oswego has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 67% of students who start college at SUNY Oswego graduate within six years.

SUNY Oswego offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: SUNY Oswego may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At SUNY Oswego?

SUNY Oswego has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for SUNY Oswego.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with SUNY Oswego directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at SUNY Oswego

When choosing a major, SUNY Oswego students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at SUNY Oswego.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

SUNY Oswego does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at SUNY Oswego

SUNY Oswego offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About State University of New York at Oswego

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Does SUNY Oswego Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ SUNY Oswego does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does SUNY Oswego Offer Online Classes?

✅ SUNY Oswego has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does SUNY Oswego Give AP Credit?

✅ SUNY Oswego offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does SUNY Oswego Have An Honors Program?

✅ SUNY Oswego offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at SUNY Oswego.

Does SUNY Oswego Require Internships?

🟨 SUNY Oswego does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About State University of New York at Oswego

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State University of New York at Oswego Library

The main library on campus is the Penfield Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at SUNY Oswego

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

SUNY Oswego offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Clarkson University, Case Western Reserve University and State University of New York at Binghamton

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•Human Computer Interaction, at SUNY Oswego

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does SUNY Oswego have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

SUNY Oswego has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at SUNY Oswego include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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