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What should I bring to campus?
When can I move in?
Are single rooms available?
Can I decorate my room?
How big are the residence hall rooms?
Are phones supplied?
What appliances am I allowed to have in the residence hall?
Can I bring my pet?
Can freshmen have cars?
How are room assignments made?
When will I receive my room assignment?
What if I don't get along with my roommate?
What items are prohibited in residence halls?
Can I have guests in my room?
What happens if I get locked out of my room or lose my key?
Can I have my own personal refrigerator?
Are cooking facilities available in the residence halls?
Can I mail belongings to campus before I arrive?
What banks are close to campus in Oswego?
Can I move in early?
Where are the laundry facilities and how much does it cost?
What forms of transportation are available on and off campus?
Is there special freshmen housing?
How many students live on campus?
What furniture does my room come with?
How much does on campus housing cost?
What is there to do in Oswego?
Is there a requirement to live on campus?
Can I change my room assignment?
When do classes begin?
Does the college carry personal property insurance?
Are there storage facilities on campus?
Where do I get my mail?
How many roommates will I have?
What should I bring to campus?
Clothing: Unless your parents decide to move and not provide you with a forwarding address, it is not necessary to bring your entire wardrobe when you first move in! Given that dresser and closet space are limited, consider College recesses as opportunities to change your seasonal wardrobes. The first time the halls close during the Fall semester is for Thanksgiving break.
Typical temperatures in Oswego are:
- September -warm- (mid 60's)
- October - cool - (mid 50's)
- November - cooler - (low 40's)
- December - cold - (high 20's)
- January - colder - (mid 20's)
- February - coldest - (mid 20's)
- March - coolest - (mid 30's)
- April - cool - (mid 40's)
- May - cool - (mid 50's)
Bed and bath linen: You will need to bring your own pillow, pillowcases, sheets, blankets, bedspread, towels and washcloths. A mattress pad will be provided for your use. All SUNY Oswego residence hall mattresses require “extra long” twin sheets (33 1/2” x 80” x 6 1/2 or 36” x 80” x 6 1/2”).
Telephone: As noted previously, the College does not provide telephones. Residents must supply them.
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What else might I want to bring?
- Alarm clock
- Hot pot with automatic shut-off
- Area rug
- Iron
- Camera
- Laundry supplies (including rolls of quarters!)
- Stamps
- Coffee maker
- Memo board (provided in Hart)
- Compact refrigerator*
- Power strip (load-limiting)
- Computer
- Recreational equipment
- Crates/storage bins
- Electronic equipment
- Headphones
- Dishware/utensils
*Compact Refrigerators must not exceed 6 cubic feet and
operate on no more than 2.0 amps.
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When can I move in?
Actual move-in dates are based on the academic calendar, For the Fall 2008 semester, new students will move in on Saturday, August 24, 2008. Returning students can move in beginning Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Please refer to the Residence Hall Opening/Closing Schedule for more information.
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Are single rooms available?
Approximately 140 single rooms are available in Lonis and Moreland Halls. Seniors, graduate students, juniors in the College Honors Program and other students who are at least 21 years-of-age are eligible to live in this community.
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Can I decorate my room?
Students are encouraged to personalize their rooms, including decorating within these established guidelines (from the SUNY Oswego Student Handbook): It is recommended that masking tape be used to affix posters and other decorations to the walls. The use of other types of tape, staples, or tacks of any kind may result in damage to the walls and subsequent charges for repair. Strips for hanging pictures and other decorative items are provided. Pictures and posters may be hung on the room doors, with tape; paint and marking pens should not be used on doors. Residents will be charged for cleaning or repairing both sides of their room door. Any alteration to the room that causes damage to the room is the responsibility of the occupants of that room. Any decoration which adds significantly to the combustibility of the room is prohibited. Please refer to the Residence Life and Housing Fire Safety policy … for more specific regulations related to Furnishing and Decorations.
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How big are the residence hall rooms?
Residence hall room sizes vary by building. Please see Room Sizes for exact dimensions in each hall.
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Are phones supplied?
The College provides on-campus telephone service. However, students must provide their own telephone. Students can arrange for local and long distance service, as well as voice mail, through Campus Technology Services' Telecommunications Office.
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What appliances am I allowed to have in the residence hall?
Items not listed below are generally permitted in the residence halls. Students typically bring popcorn poppers and coffee makers, as well as “hot pots” with thermostats.
The following items are prohibited and will be confiscated, not returned, and disciplinary action may be taken.
- microwave ovens
- torchiere-style halogen lamps
- toasters/toaster ovens
- incense
- candles
- other cooking appliances, such as: sandwich makers, grilling machines, hot plates
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Can I bring my pet?
The Department of Residence Life and Housing has arranged for residents to keep a limited selection of pets in their residence under specific conditions as described in the Pet Policy Brochure All approved pets must be registered with their respective Hall Director.
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Can freshmen have cars?
Yes, all students are able to register cars on campus. For more specific parking information, go to the parking office web site
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How are room assignments made?
Returning students participate in the Room Selection process to reserve their rooms for the upcoming year. This process will be handled completely online this Spring, beginning in March. The first step in the process is payment of a Housing Deposit.
New/entering students room assignments will now be done through an online process called "ApplyOnline." After paying the Housing Deposit, new students will be sent information regarding when and how to logon to the system. Through ApplyOnline, students will indicate their preferences for housing and roommates (if applicable). New students room assignments are made based on the information provided through ApplyOnline.
Although entering students (first year, transfer and readmitted) are given no guarantee of assignment to a specific building or room, every attempt is made to honor students' first or second preferences. Also, the Office of Residence Life and Housing will attempt to honor roommate requests when all students involved have mutually agreed in writing at least sixty (60) days prior to the upcoming semester's first day of classes. The College will assign roommates for students who do not express roommate preferences. In general, entering students are assigned rooms in accordance with the dates on which the College receives their signed Room and Board Agreement and room preference materials. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, or affectional orientation in those assignments.
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When will I receive my room assignment?
Shortly after your assignment is made, you will receive your notification along with additional information concerning life in the residence halls. You will also have an opportunity to discuss the residence program and other aspects of college life by attending the freshman orientation program or transfer orientation program conducted during the summer.
NOTE: Some transfer students may not receive room assignments until the beginning of July. If you have not received your room assignment by August 1 or have questions, please contact Mary Craw in the Residence Life and Housing Office (315) 312-2246, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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What if I don't get along with my roommate?
Roommates don't always agree on everything. That's OK. But, if you and your roommate are having difficulties living together, there are ways to work it out. Moving to a different room without first trying to work things out with your roommate is not an option! So, here's what you need to do to begin to work out those difference:
First – talk with your roommate! Let him/her know what's on your mind. Roommates aren't mind readers. Maybe he or she has no idea that you would like something to change!
Second – If you talk with your roommate and aren't able to work out the issues, talk with your RA, RM or GRM. They are available to help you; and, they've been trained to help people work out conflicts.
Third – So, you've tried talking with your roommate, AND you've received some help from your RA/RM/GRM, but you still have some concerns… now it's time to get the hall director involved. In some cases, the RHD may coach you a little on how to approach your roommate differently; in other cases, however, s/he may meet with the two of you together to help you communicate with one another.
More often than not, roommate conflicts can be resolved by using one, two or all three of these approaches. If your situation isn't resolved by using these methods, your hall director can advise you regarding the next step(s) to take.
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What items are prohibited in residence halls?
The following items are prohibited and will be confiscated, not returned, and disciplinary action will be taken.
- microwave oven
- torchiere-style halogen lamps
- toaster/toaster oven
- incense
- candles
other cooking appliances, such as:
- sandwich maker
- grilling machine
- hot plate
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Can I have guests in my room?
Residents may host visitors/guests in their residence hall with the consent of their roommate and/or suitemates and in compliance with the Overnight Guests and Visitation and Guests policies.
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What happens if I get locked out of my room or lose my key?
If a student is locked out of his/her room, s/he can go to the front desk and ask for a lock-out key. If a student loses his/her keys, s/he should see the Hall Director as soon as possible to arrange for replacement of the keys.
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Can I have my own personal refrigerator?
Students can bring a compact personal refrigerator, provided it is smaller than 6 cubic feet and operates on 2.0 amps or less. Personal refrigerators are to be registered at the front desk.
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Are cooking facilities available in the residence halls?
Cooking facilities are located in each residence hall. Some halls have kitchens on each residence floor; other halls offer a single kitchen facility located in the basement of the building. Each residence hall front desk has a microwave oven for student use.
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Can I mail belongings to campus before I arrive?
Any packages for resident students should be mailed to arrive AFTER the student arrives on campus.
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What banks are close to campus in Oswego?
Several banks have ATMs located in the Hewitt Union and main or branch offices relatively close to campus. Two such banks are: Oswego County National Bank, Pathfinder Bank.
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Can I move in early?
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Where are the laundry facilities and how much does it cost?
Each residence hall has laundry facilities within. Cost for using the facilities is covered through a laundry fee that students pay as part of their College bill.
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What forms of transportation are available on and off campus?
On- and off-campus shuttle service is available see the schedule.
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Is there special freshmen housing?
First year students are housed in all residence halls except Lonis, Moreland and Onondaga Halls. All halls are staffed and offer programs to assist first year students. However, the Johnson Hall First Year Residential Experience is a community focused solely on first year students.
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How many students live on campus?
Approximately 3800 students live on campus.
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What furniture does my room come with?
Residence hall rooms are typically furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, and closet for each resident. Room furnishings also include 1 floor lamp, 3 wastebaskets (two for recycling, one for true trash), wall mirror, and venetian blinds. While this setup is standard, by the start of classes each room will begin to show its roommates' personality. Coordinating the furnishings and arrangements of your room is a good opportunity to become better acquainted with your new roommate. Also, please give dimensions of furnishings.
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How much does on campus housing cost?
In keeping with the Oswego Guarantee, students will not experience any increase in the cost of room or meal plans for four consecutive years. For students and their families, this means that the major portion of the cost of a residential education will be held constant for four years.
The double room rate for students who first enrolled at SUNY Oswego for the Fall 2006 semester is $5490 per year. The rate for students entering for the Fall of 2007 is yet to be determined.
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What is there to do in Oswego?
Oswego has some of the finest attractions in New York State. Check out the Around Oswego page for all the latest activities and events.
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Is there a requirement to live on campus?
Yes, the College Housing Policy explains the requirement in detail:
The College values the educational experiences afforded students by living in College residence halls. These residential experiences create opportunities for informal learning through contact with faculty, staff, and peers. Students in residence benefit from ready access to opportunities for active involvement in the intellectual, cultural, and social events and organizations that are a vital part of campus life. Therefore, all full-time undergraduate students are required to live on campus to the extent that facilities are available and utilized, unless they:
will continue to reside with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s);
will continue to reside in their official residence, which is separate from that of their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), and at which they had resided for at least three consecutive months prior to their acceptance of the admissions offer from the College;
are married; or
are twenty-one (21) years of age as of September 1 for fall admission or January 1 for spring admission.
Full-time undergraduate students living in College housing who do not fit categories 1 through 4 above may request permission to live off campus for the following academic year by submitting a Petition to Live Off Campus to the Director of Residence Life and Housing or his designee. Generally, requests for permission to live off campus will be granted only for students who first enrolled at the College (as categorized by the Admissions Office) as:N>
Fall Semester Freshmen and have lived in College Housing for four (4) consecutive regular semesters (Fall and Spring);
Spring Semester Freshmen and have lived in College Housing for three (3) consecutive regular semesters (Fall and Spring);
Fall Semester Transfer Students and have lived in College Housing for two (2) consecutive regular semesters (Fall and Spring);
Spring Semester Transfer students and have lived in College Housing for one (1) regular semester (Fall and Spring).
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Can I change my room assignment?
Room assignments are effective for the full academic year. If you would to discuss your situation further, please see your hall director.
What to do if you and your roommate aren't getting along
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When do classes begin?
Thrusday, January 24, 2008
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Does the college carry personal property insurance?
The College assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to personal property, even if that loss was caused by the failure of a College mechanical system such as a pipe bursting. We strongly encourage you to have insurance coverage before you begin residency. Typically, such coverage may be provided by extension of a homeowner's policy, renter's insurance or insurance specifically for college students. Many vendors offer low cost insurance specifically directed to the college environment.
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Are there storage facilities on campus?
Storage space is available in each residence hall for residents' storage of small items such as trunks and suitcases. Although all storage areas are locked, security cannot be guaranteed and it is not recommended that students use these areas to store items of significant value. Residents must remove their stored items when they sign out of the residence hall. Fire regulations prohibit storage of cardboard boxes, internal combustion engines, paint and other flammables. See a staff member for access to storage. No summer storage is provided.
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Where do I get my mail?
Mail is delivered to each residence hall 6 days per week. Each resident has a mailbox in the front lobby of the building. In some buildings, each resident has his/her own mailbox. In other buildings, students share a mailbox with one other student.
Please instruct your friends and family to address your mail according to the following format
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How many roommates will I have?
The standard accommodation is a room occupied by two individuals of the same gender (Double Occupancy). Plus Occupancy is defined as 3 persons in a room designed for 2 or 4 persons in a room designed for 3. Once a room assignment has been made, changes of that assignment must be approved in writing by the Director of Residence Life and Housing or his designee. The demand for residence hall space occasionally exceeds the designed capacity and results in the creation of Plus Occupancy. This is considered a temporary accommodation and as soon as space develops in double rooms, students will be reassigned. Those who do reside in Plus Occupancy after the first week of classes are eligible for partial room rental refund for each academic quarter they are in Plus Occupancy.
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