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BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS. FRIENDLY PEOPLE. GREAT PROGRAMS. PERFECT SIZE.
make your education a personal experience. At Oneonta, our low student-faculty ratio (just 18:1) means that if you have a question, you can ask it, and if you need help, you can get it. It also means at some point, a professor who knows you and believes in you is going to tell you about an educational or career opportunity you didn’t know existed. It’s all about Individual attention.
“ I love the connection we make with our students.”
“ I can go to any of my professors for help.”
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“ We studied biodiversity and insect life in Peru’s Manu Reserve.”
James Dewey, biology major, attending Albany Medical College next year.
Explore new boundaries— in the lab and in your life. Take a course like Tropical Field Biology in Peru or launch an independent project with a professor. Either way, the rewards of doing research are extraordinary—from having a fascinating learning experience to having an impressive highlight for your resume. Opportunities are available in every major, along with substantial grant support.
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Learn practical, real-world skills. If you are a business major, manage a simulated stock portfolio. If you’re a future teacher, get into the classroom early with a “mini student teaching” experience. If your focus is English, turn an independent study into the chance to draft your first novel. From professional TV studios to our Biological Field Station, Oneonta offers you outstanding options for hands-on learning. “ The same state-of-the-art setup professionals use.”
Amy Maxwell, aspiring audio engineer.
The Audio Production Studio—used by classes and groups like the Songwriters Club.
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CLUBS, TEAMS, AND ACTIVITIES
LIVE AND LEARN— AND LEAD. Philosophy Club Finance Club Pre-Law Society
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Environmental Activism Club Colleges Against Cancer Social Justice Society
Dance Team Gospel Choir Poetry Slam WONY Radio
Harry Potter Club Mock Trial Taekwondo Ultimate Frisbee
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Change the world — At least a little corner of it. When you take part in service learning, you connect ideas from the classroom with the world beyond and you make a difference in someone’s life. It’s a great way to build skills and grow in leadership, and our award-winning Center for Social Responsibility and Community will help you find a project to match your talents and goals.
More than 50,000 hours dedicated to volunteer service annually.
Help out close to home or on service trips across the country.
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Make this place your home. Its official nickname may be “The City of the Hills,” but feel free to think of Oneonta as “the perfect college town.” It’s got a walkable Main Street with charming old buildings, about a dozen sources of good pizza, great spots for meeting friends, and even a thriving independent bookstore—all just blocks from campus.
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JUST THE FACTS
100%
of classes are taught
by faculty members
(not graduate assistants)
/ excellent
25%
/ affordable of 2013 freshmen
received scholarships
/ great value one of Kiplinger’s
100
Best Values in Public Colleges for 7 years running
70 majors 70 minors 7 pre-professional programs
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average class size of
12,375
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/ personal
/ selective
applications for 1,100
spaces in the freshman class
GREAT LOCATION Binghamton 1 hour Albany 1.5 hours Syracuse 2 hours Rochester 3 hours NYC 3 hours Huntington 4 hours
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“ Whether you’re coming from high school or another college, we want your journey here to start well.” “FYE is the best idea ever.”
See how good it feels to belong. At Oneonta, we want you to fit in and feel at home right from the start, and that’s what our First-Year Experience (FYE) is all about. Nearly all our freshmen live together in freshmen-only residence halls—an arrangement students love. You’ll also find fun activities, a special First-Year seminar, and lots of personal support to help you make a smooth transition.
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Test-drive your career goals.
Felicia completed two internships in fashion design.
“ My goal is to work in fashion, and real experience is essential.�
Get ready for success. Internships give you an essential edge in your career, and Oneonta gives you internship opportunities in every major. Employers range from local law firms, museums, and county agencies to Fortune 500 companies like JPMorgan Chase and Time Warner. Students work everywhere from Oneonta to New York and Washington, to Ghana and Hong Kong.
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red dragon athletics
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“ It’s not just varsity sports. It’s club teams, intramurals, and a whole culture of fitness.” “ We’re super-passionate about our sports, but that’s not all that matters. Our student-athletes are students first.”
PLAY TO WIN. “ Through athletics, I made the closest friends I could ever imagine and had one of the greatest growth experiences.”
21 NCAA Division III teams. 6 national titles in the last 10 years.
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academic strengths
School of Arts & Humanities • D iverse options to explore— from English and philosophy to art and theatre. • S pecial opportunities such as the Undergraduate Philosophy Conference and service learning in India. • Express your creativity through student music projects and campus publications.
School of Economics & Business • Accredited by the AACSB—among just 5% of business schools worldwide to hold this designation. • Faculty offer extensive industry, government, and international experience. • Apply your knowledge in the College Fed Challenge or Mutual Funds Project, managing simulated portfolios.
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School of Education & Human Ecology • A long-standing reputation in the education profession, with alumni working across the state and nation. • Human Ecology facilities recently renovated and a new building to house Education opening soon. • G ain hands-on experience, whether in local schools, our professional kitchens, or the fashion studio.
School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences • M any research opportunities working with faculty. • Access to advanced lab instruments, such as a DNA sequencer, acquired through faculty grants. • Environmental studies at our Biological Field Station on Otsego Lake.
School of Social Science • Fascinating fields exploring many sides of the human experience— from psychology and anthropology to history and communication arts. • M any chances for hands-on learning and research, including the SUNY Oneonta Big Data project, focusing on the emerging field of social data analytics. • Internship placements with various regional social service agencies and criminal justice organizations. • Join active student organizations in each major, with educational, fun, and career-focused activities.
• Try special options such as field courses in the Rockies or South America.
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majors
Accounting
Geography
Africana & Latino Studies
Geology
Anthropology
Gerontology Studies
Art
History
Biology
Human Ecology
Business Economics
International Development Studies
Chemistry Child and Family Studies Communication Studies Computer Art Computer Science Criminal Justice Dietetics Earth Science Economics Education English Environmental Sciences Fashion and Textiles Food Service and Restaurant Administration French
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International Studies Mass Communications Mathematics Meteorology Music
Pre-professional Programs Chiropractic Dentistry Law Medicine Pharmacy Physician Assistant Veterinary Cooperative Programs
Music Industry
Business Administration
Philosophy
Engineering
Physics
Fashion
Political Science
Occupational Therapy
Psychology Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatre Water Resources
Optometry Physical Therapy
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“ The minute I arrived, I knew this was the place for me.”
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Admissions phone
Alumni Hall SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820-4016
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