International opportunities at Oswego are open to members of our home campus community as well as students and scholars from other countries. Our goal is to promote international understanding and appreciation for the rich diversity of the world's cultures.

Study in Another Country

The Office of International Education and Programs works to increase both the number of international students attending Oswego and the number of American students studying abroad. Its Overseas Academic Programs section offers more than 30 study-abroad sites in 15 countries around the world as well as international internships and teaching opportunities for American students. This office also organizes Quarter Courses with International Travel, campus-based classes that incorporate an overseas travel experience.

Study in the USA

The International Student and Scholar Services section of the Office of International Education and Programs provides students and faculty from other countries with information about immigration, health care, housing and other issues that facilitate their arrival in the United States for study on our campus. Students from other nations who wish to improve their English language skills have options through our International Language and Education Center.

International Majors and Minors

Oswego's global and international studies bachelor's degree program develops students' knowledge and skills appropriate to a world of deepening interconnections and interdependence across political, social, religious and ethnic borders. This interdisciplinary program is also available as a minor for students in other majors.

The language and international trade bachelor's degree program provides students with the language skills, cultural information and understanding of business and economics concepts that are in demand at firms that operate in the global economy. This interdisciplinary program also is available as a minor.

The School of Business offers two courses of study that provide students with the managerial and interpersonal skills needed to successfully conduct business in the international arena. The international business minor is open to students in any major, while business administration majors may pursue an international business concentration.

Study of languages adds another international element to Oswego's curriculum, with a range of majors and minors available through our Department of Modern Languages and Literatures as well as our distinctive degree program in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Living and Learning Community

Hart Global Living and Learning Center is a residential community with live-in faculty and graduate student mentors that focuses on academic achievement and social responsibility in a global context.

"World awareness" is one of the pillars of SUNY Oswego's strategic plan. Members of the campus community may develop their global understanding through overseas experiences, formal programs of study, the Hart living option or informally through interaction with the international students who come to Oswego and the many lectures, arts programs and colloquia on international issues scheduled each semester.