SUNY College at Oswego

Worst parking I’ve ever seen at a college. Tons of employee parking, barley any student lots and also are very far from any class, and commuter parking even further away from classes. Absolutely zero parking at the village. And if you live on the West side of campus goodluck because you can only park in the “west side lots”. Even though you pay $70 for a parking pass they do now allow you to park in East or central resident parking lots if you live on the west side. Needs to be fixed asap especially... Read More with all the snow storms. They still expect you to walk 20 mins to class and 20 mins back to your car, and if you don’t you will get a ticket everytime.

What was disturbing about SUNY Oswego is the lack of available online courses to complete your Online Bachelors Degree in Business. Also Face to Face courses most of the Professors were adjunct and others knew very little about how to teach. You also had professors who rather talk off subject about nonsense during class time wasting valuable time you could be reading and doing assignments. Professors often think class time is leisure and chat time. Attending SUNY Oswego was terrible. You were pushed... Read More into taking courses to complete the required credits that had little value or worthless just so you could complete your degree requirements. Waste of money paying for courses that no one could use. The campus itself is horrible including student life. Campus housing is the pits and cost just as much if not more than what you would pay for housing at a private college.

SUNY Oswego was a great place to pursue my undergraduate degree. Being a double major, I dealt with two different part of the school, both with great success. I found that instructors were personable and always made time for the students, faculty made registering and other class-related decisions easy to follow, and employment opportunities were always available. Extracurriculars such as clubs, intermural sports, and other on-campus activities were also a big part of my experience. I would recommend... Read More SUNY Oswego to any student, especially those pursuing Human Development or Art related careers.

SUNY Oswego had more diversity than I thought for a school upstate. There is plenty to do around campus and even a few things to do around the area, including trips to Syracuse. The campus is right on beautiful lake Ontario, which is amazing to swim in during the summers. I would say my experience as a psychology student was a good one. I had good classes and great professors. There are a good amount of places to eat on campus and the main dining hall even has a free ice cream shop. Also, you can't... Read More beat SUNY tuition prices if you are a NY state resident. It's an education that is great for the cost.

My undergraduate experience was one of the most life changing experiences. I had the opportunity to work with real finance professionals and understand what it takes to make it in the field. I also am blessed to now understand what it means to personally finance and how to go about saving for retirement. Entering Oswego, I didn't have a clue about finance or what it meant to invest or how to go about saving anything. After much struggle and studying, I now have used multiple financial applications... Read More as well as multiple excel functions and am able to do multiple kinds of financial simulations. At Oswego, I was able to save a lot of money as well as develop mentally and academically. Since I was an instate resident, I was able to pay instate tuition costs as opposed to out of state costs which really aided with my debt. Since I was a transfer student ( I originally came from a community college) I was able to transfer directly into a suite where I met new people right away. I also was able to walk on to the women's basketball team where I was instantly welcomed and was able to play a sport I loved. While I continued my education, I was able to reach many milestones. I excelled academically, I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude, and I have been accepted into a great masters program. Graduating from Oswego's business school has opened multiple doors for me since it is an AACSB accredited school and well known for its business programs. Attending Oswego has made me better connected with the business community and has not only enlightened me, but has opened my eyes to the many avenues of business that offer multiple ways to make money.

SUNY Oswego is a great place to earn your degree. The faculty and staff are not only helpful but supportive of students and their future endeavors. I graduated with a degree in Public justice and a Political Science Minor and found that all my professors had ample office hours, were willing to review material and truly enjoyed teaching. The School has a number of clubs and activities for students to partake in and the study abroad program is amazing, allowing students to study almost anywhere in... Read More the world. The campus is beautiful in the fall and late spring although the winters can be brutal. Make sure you have sufficient winter gear (HEAVY coat, boots, gloves, etc.) as classes are rarely canceled so prepare to truck to class in the snow. There are buses that run regularly around campus but when it snows they are always packed. Housing for students is average for underclassmen( Unless you choose to live in Johnson the all freshman newer dorm) and town house style suites for upperclassmen known as the village, you can also choose to live off campus which is much cheaper. Food on campus is pretty good however there are also few food options for delivery to campus which is nice and it can all be charges to your student account which is even nicer. Some of the things the school can improve on would be career preparation for student before graduating. Prep Classes for student looking to further their education such as LSAT, MCAT, or GRE. Transportation to and from the train/bus station ( there were oftentimes not enough buses especially around breaks sometimes you would have to stand for the 60 Minute ride). And if you choose to attend SUNY Oswego having a car while not necessary, makes life a lot easier. Overall, I truly enjoyed my time at SUNY Oswego and would recommend it to anyone. I met amazing people and faculty, studied aboard and eared a great education at a reasonable cost.

The programs at this school are quite rigorous, but as long as you put in the effort, it is not impossible to pass. Most of the professors I've had love their job, and it can easily make you excited about the coursework. I've taken 3 hour classes that didn't seem to bad because I had a fun professor. I also loved the diversity in coursework because classes outside of your major can count as electives toward your degree. Campus is also quite nice; there's always something fun to do if you don't want... Read More to party like most of the other kids. The only thing that may be difficult is traveling; there are buses but they usually come during class times. You can get where you want to go, but do not expect to take spontaneous trips. There are also two zipcars on campus, but they are usually booked during the weekends. If you want to get off campus, there is a bus to Syracuse and there is a ton of stuff to do there, especially at the mall.

A degree from this institution does not go a long enough way toward helping you find a middle-income job. The school is considered secondary in the area, behind Cornell and Syracuse. Employers seldom hold any recruiting functions on the campus. A degree with the Communications department feels like a very generalized liberal arts degree. Students have to be very keen on developing their own specialty so to qualify themselves for later employment. Student advisement is not a strength of this school.... Read More On the other hand, their student base is very social, and the setting is picturesque (sans the hydro-electric plant that borders the campus). Those are the greatest advantages of the school. You can have fun there, but most serious students plan on grad school. Other graduates from the Communications department often go on to work as interns or staffers at local media companies for very little pay. Just about any other degree betters your short-term employment and salary prospects. There are also other public schools in New York with far better reputations, albeit their tuition is probably higher.

I loved my time at Oswego. The professors really cared for the students and would push you to become the best possible student. I was involved in many clubs and organizations on campus. This allowed me to make a diverse group of friends, connect with different faculty and staff and make resume stand out when it came time to apply for jobs. I also was able to connect and create lasting friendships with alumni. It definitely helped open the door to help me land my first job at Madison Square Garden.... Read More All of my experiences also led to interviewing with Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and requests for interviews with the Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets and Charlotte Bobcats now the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets. I would recommend SUNY Oswego to anyone!