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Off-Campus Housing Near SUNY Oswego
$649/unit
Fees may applyFrances Apartments I
$635+/unit
Fees may applyLakeside Commons
$699/unit
Fees may applyPremier Living Suites
$550/unit
Fees may apply127 W 8th St
$505/unit
Fees may apply183 W Seneca St
About Off-Campus Housing Near SUNY Oswego
SUNY Oswego is a public university situated on the shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego, NY, a lakeside city of roughly 17,000 residents. The campus enrolls approximately 7,500 students and is well regarded for programs in business, education, and meteorology. Oswego is famous for intense lake-effect snowfall that can drop several feet of snow in a single storm, so students looking for off-campus housing should factor in walkability and winter commutes. Most student rentals are located in the blocks east and south of campus. Freshmen are required to live on campus, and upperclassmen compete for a limited supply of off-campus units starting each fall.
SUNY Oswego Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
SUNY Oswego requires all entering freshmen to live in university residence halls during their first year. Students must complete the on-campus housing application and pay a housing deposit by the published deadline to secure a room assignment.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed at least one year at SUNY Oswego are eligible to live off campus. Upperclassmen planning to move off campus should notify the housing office in writing by the spring deadline to avoid being charged for a room.
Lease Timing
Oswego landlords typically begin listing available units for the next academic year in October and November. Because the supply of student housing near campus is limited, units close to the lake and the main academic buildings lease quickly.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with SUNY Oswego before signing a lease.