This web orientation is designed to allow students access to campus services and information in a convenient and easy to use manner. The purpose of this web orientation is to give you as much information and access to services as you would receive if you were to travel to campus. The process is simple: click-on the links to your right, reading the numbered steps. Please do them in order. You may come back later to view the information again.We hope you will find the site useful and informative. If you have any problems or concerns, contact us at any time. (315.312.2270)

To get started, please utilize our sign in page. This page will open in a new window above the one you're currently reading. After filling out and clicking on the "submit" button you should get a message "Your information has been submitted. Thank you." please close that window (there'll be no prompting to do so) and continue with the steps to the right. For easy navigation through the orientation, follow the links on the Related Links list to the right of this page. Each link will open a new window with related information. To return to our orientation, close that window and proceed to the next link.

Remember we are here to help you. If you need assistance feel free to contact us by calling 315.312.2270 or e-mail us at extlearn@oswego.edu.

In being a new student, it's important to know the college schedule, when classes begin and end, and what days the college may be closed, visit our Academic Calendar page to get familiar with our upcoming calendar. As you read our orientation information be sure to visit our terminology page if you have any questions, or would like to find out what important terms used in the college atmosphere are, how they are used, and how they may be applicable to you.

We hope this website will help you as you return to college. You are not alone, one third of our students are returning adults.

What is a Non-Traditional Student?

Typically, a student is considered Non-Traditional if he or she has been away from school for a period of time, is working, lives off campus, and/or has family responsibilities. This definition has many variations. You may fit one of the categories listed or any combination thereof.

In Extended Learning our advisors know what is involved in adding college courses to the already full life you now juggle. Our advisors are all dedicated to helping you achieve your college degree.