Undergraduate academic requirements
- Applicant possesses the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma;
- Applicant demonstrates a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee19,075USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What State University of New York at Oswego says about their program:
The unique program, which offers both linguistics and education courses, combines three years of intensive academic study with a year of clinically rich experience, during which you’ll be immersed in schools, coached by certified English as a second language (ESL) teachers and supported by Oswego’s faculty. TESOL majors can seek initial certification upon graduation and apply to teach ESL in K-12 schools.
Apply for tuition assistantships, scholarships and study-abroad opportunities. Join the Linguistics Club. Interact with students of diverse backgrounds — including international students majoring in teaching English in their home countries. You can pursue a second major or a minor in linguistics, a foreign language, cognitive science or other fields.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Official transcript showing confirmation of a bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.0
- TOEFL
71
- Duolingo
100
- PTE
55
- iTEP
80% or higher on the final level
- CPE
180
- CAE
180
- ISE
ISE II with minimum of Merit in all categories
Postgraduate
- IELTS
6.5
- TOEFL
79
- Duolingo
105
English proficiency waivers
Undergraduate
- ACT Average score of 19 in both English
- SAT I (Critical Reading Section) 500
- SAT I (Evidenced Based Reading and Writing section) 500
- IGCSE First Language English C
- IB Higher Level English A Literature 4
- IB Higher Level English A Language and Literature 4
- AS Level or A Level English or English Language Subject C
- Applicant is a citizen of Australia, The Bahamas, Canada, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, Sierra Leone or the United Kingdom; and
- Applicant considers him/herself to be a native speaker of English and indicates this on the SUNY or Common Application; and
- Applicant was instructed entirely in English, at least at the secondary (high school) level.
Postgraduate
- UG/PG degree taught in English
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Other materials, such as a Gap and College after High School Statement, may also be required on a case-by-case basis.
Postgraduate
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- All international transcripts require verification via a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation
- Original bank statement with a bank official’s signature and stamp evidencing sufficient funds for one year AND if supported by a sponsor, a completed SUNY International Student Financial Statement signed and stamped by your sponsor's bank and sponsor
- Two letters of recommendation
Scholarships at State University of New York at Oswego
The Destination Oswego Scholarship offers $9,000 per year for up to four years and is aimed specifically at students from The Bahamas and Washington, D.C., with total exceptional-scholarship packages (Destination Oswego plus additional merit aid) worth up to $15,000 annually. Because it is open to Bahamian applicants -- who are international undergraduate students -- non-New York-resident and international students from this region qualify, and recipients are automatically considered at the time of admission with no separate application needed.
SUNY Oswego awards merit-based scholarships to incoming first-year students who show outstanding achievement in a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, with awards of $2,500/year (Dean's Scholarship) or $6,000/year (Presidential Scholarship), renewable for up to four years with a minimum 3.00 GPA. The university's own description of these first-year merit awards explicitly includes international applicants, and they can be stacked with other awards such as the Go Oswego Award. No separate scholarship application is required beyond the standard admissions application.
The Go Oswego Award provides $4,000 annually ($2,000 per semester) to incoming first-year or transfer students who are accepted full-time. It is explicitly offered to students "from out-of-state or international locations," making it directly available to international undergraduates. No separate scholarship application is required -- students are automatically considered when they apply for admission, and the award can be renewed for up to eight semesters (six for transfer students entering with 24+ credits).
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
- Undergraduate tuition
US$19,075 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
US$19,773 per year
- MBA tuition
US$20,781 per year
What is the cost of living near State University of New York at Oswego?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for State University of New York at Oswego
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