About Johnson Hall

• Johnson Hall First Year Residential Experience features a program for 250 co ed first year students who are looking for an environment that is community-oriented.
• Johnson residents have many opportunities to be leaders by serving in positions such as Hall Officers, Desk Attendants, and Recycling Technicians.
• As part of floor community, each resident participates in the development of a Community Living Agreement in order to have input in developing expectations for the floor.
• The Johnson First Year Residential Experience program is designed to assist our students in being successful in their first year of college and to continue that success throughout the rest of their years at Oswego State.

The Staff

• Undergraduate Resident Mentors who live on each floor of Johnson facilitates this and many other activities.
• Resident Mentors provide many educational and social programs to help first year students in their transition from high school to college.
• Resident Mentors also act as Teaching Assistants for the College Success course for Johnson residents.
• Johnson Hall also features a faculty member who holds office hours every week within the building and can assist the residents with academic advisement.
• Writing and math tutors are also available in Johnson Hall to help the students with any difficulties they might have in these areas.
• The first year students of Johnson are also given the opportunity to be active in the creation of campus activities and policies by participating in hall council.

The Building

• Johnson Hall re-opened for the 2003-2004 academic year after a $14 million renovation.