SHELDON COMMUNITY 2008 – 2009

Historic Sheldon Hall

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Sheldon Hall is a three-story historic building with two distinct wings, east and west. For the last several years, many portions of Sheldon have been used as “surge” space, providing locations for temporarily displaced offices and departments. Now, the west wing is the permanent home for several different College offices (including Admissions, College Development). The east wing was renovated for upscale residential use several years ago. The first floor houses the International Education Office and also includes our guest facility; the 2nd and 3rd floors are currently vacant.

Please understand that Sheldon Hall was built in 1911. The “historic” nature of the building indicates that it is old and filled with history, but it also indicates the existence of some “imperfections,” such as creaky floors and tall, old windows that may be drafty, may “rattle,” or include lead paint, among other potential concerns. However, all rooms are beautifully carpeted and equipped with high-quality insulated drapes; and, we will be attentive to any facility needs that arise during occupancy.

For the 2008 – 2009 academic year, approximately 80 selected upperclass students will be housed on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Sheldon Hall. All rooms include a private bathroom; the furnishings are the same as that installed in most other residence halls over the last several years. In addition to “typical rooms,” with entrances from a hallway and will house 2, 3 or 4 students of the same gender, there are three “suites” available in the building. These are made up of a common “living area” and two bedrooms with private baths.

Due to the unique nature of this community, a selection process will be used to choose among students expressing an interest to live there. Details about the selection process are outlined below.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested students are asked to provide information that will demonstrate their record of: academic achievement; participation in the college community; and demonstrated respect for the rights of others.

Applications can be submitted via email, fax or US Mail as follows:

Students can indicate interest in this community by submitting a completed Sheldon Community Application, which can be found at

Sheldon Interest Application (pdf 62kb) for RETURNING students

Sheldon Transfer Application (pdf 62k) for TRANSFER students

or by copying and pasting the

RETURNING STUDENT application page

or

TRANSFER STUDENT application page

into an email. The application includes space to provide names and ID numbers of any roommate preferences. Please note that roommate preferences will only be honored if all affected students: 1. submit a completed application; 2. preference each other; and 3. are selected to live in the Sheldon Community.

Email: reslife@oswego.edu

FAX: (315) 312-6329

US Mail: 303 Culkin Hall, Oswego, NY 13126