First Year Students - Discover Yourself!
The first few weeks of college are an important time for you to get settled in and focus on feeling comfortable here at Oswego. Oswego is a new place and a new culture take time to find out about the people around you. We have lots to offer so get out there and check it out.
Goals:
Finalize your Class Schedule
Contact your First Year Advisor if you have questions about your schedule (don’t make changes without getting advisement)
Make new friends
In Class, Study Groups, Project
In Residence Halls
Go to the lounges, talk to the students on your floor or invite a neighbor to meals.
Talk with your RAs and take part in Community Activities
Go to class everyday!
Establish good study habits - you should be studying 2-3 hours out of class for every hour in class!
Read all chapters assigned
Study your notes each night
Organize your notes
How-to-Study
Basic time management
Get a planner
Set up a schedule for class, studying, leisure activities
Find out about the basic resources you can utilize and utilize them
Resident Assistants (RA)
First Year Peer Advisor
First Year Advisor
WAYS THE COMPASS CAN HELP:
Help you find your assigned advisor
Assist you with navigating the add/drop process
Referrals to other campus resources












Forms, information for prospective student-athletes.
