International Language and Education Center

Learn about events on campus, be involved in social life, meet new people, make friends with native speakers, learn about American culture and improve your English skills.

Receive tutoring support for classes where you struggle. oswego.edu/ols/tutoring-center

 Receive help with your writing assignment throughout the various stages of the writing process. oswego.edu/ols/writing-center

Attend Writing Center workshop series on plagiarism, study tips and tricks, grammar, writing for sciences .etc. and improve your writing skills.

Receive support in understanding and enhancing your GPA, time management, study and test taking strategies .etc. oswego.edu/ols/student-academic-success-specialists

Get assistance in undeclared, first year advisement, major exploration, career exploration, self-assessment, skill identification, resume development, career coaching, volunteer opportunities, service programs, alternative break programs. oswego.edu/compass

Get access to free resources and services. The professional librarians with expertise in your academic discipline are ready to assist you with your assignments and research. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance at the library Help Desk or through the Ask a Librarian online servicei oswego.edu/library

 Online resource that provides instructional videos on a broad range of subjects. oswego.edu/lynda

Videos about American culture, business, education, sciences, health etc. oswego.kanopystreaming.com

An opportunity to make friends with domestic students, practice speaking English and learn about American culture. To sign up for the program, send an email to linda.lefevre@oswego.edu

Speak in English about international events and cultures with domestic students. Groups meet on Mondays 3:30-5:00pm at 255 Marano Campus Center.

A great opportunity for international students, scholars and their spouses/partners who wish to gain further experience speaking English as a foreign language.  If you are interested in attending the conversation hour please send an email to ebru.altay@oswego.edu

• Date: Thursdays        
• Time: 4pm - 5pm            
• Location: Penfield Library - Lake Effect Conference Room 

Offers international student orientation, cultural adjustment support, campus programs and events, advocacy for international students, SEVIS and administration compliance with federal immigration regulations. osweg o.edu/in ternational/international-student-and -scholar-services

Get assistance in dealing with homesickness, understanding and adjusting to U.S. culture and way of life, coping with worries i.e. family problems back home, relationship concerns, academic pressures. oswego.edu/counseling-services

Accommodations for students that have documented physical, psychological, emotional or learning disabilities. oswego.edu/disability-services

Join a student club to meet domestic students and make friends. Gather around common interests to communicate and improve speaking, listening skills and learn about American culture. There are over 300 clubs to choose from such as; International Student Association, Alana-leadership, adopt-a-grandparent .etc. oswego.edu/point

Attend in-hall programs and activities to meet new people, make friends, practice English and learn about cultures. oswego.edu/residence-life-and-housing/living-and-learning

Attend activities to relieve stress, be active, be fit and make new friends to further improve your English skills. Intramural sports and activities offered include fitness classes, open gym, open swim, fun runs, and cooking classes .etc. oswego.edu/campus-recreationes