By Sydney Havens
Spring break is nearly three weeks away and SUNY Oswego is helping students prepare for transportation plans.
The campus dorms will close on March 12 at 8 a.m. and will reopen on March 20 at noon. The Village will remain open, but guests will not be allowed. Students who intend on staying at The Village over the break should contact Wayne Chapman at wayne.chapman@oswego.edu.
The college suggests that students who need to get to Syracuse use the Centro bus. Centro buses run from Oswego to Syracuse making stops along the way in Fulton, Phoenix and Liverpool. Popular stops on this route include the shopping area in Clay, Destiny USA in Syracuse and the Regional Transportation Center where students can connect to other bus and train services.
The reduced fair cost for a Centro bus ticket is $2, cash only, each way. Reduced fare requires a valid Oswego student ID and SA sticker.
For students traveling long distances without a car, the college suggests connecting through Syracuse and then traveling via bus, train or plane. Hancock International is the closest airport, while the Regional Transportation Center (RTC) is the major departure point for trains and buses. Both hubs are about an hour’s distance from SUNY Oswego.
Shuttles from SUNY Oswego to the Regional Transportation Center (RTC) and Hancock International Airport in Syracuse will be available on March 11. The shuttle will pick students up in front of the Marano Campus Center (MCC) at the following times:
– 12:00 p.m.
– 3:00 p.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
Each shuttle costs $10 one way, payable by credit/debit card, cash or check. Payment is due before departure when signing up to reserve a seat. Payment instructions will be emailed after registration.
Besides the shuttle, students can also travel to the RTC through the Centro bus system or ridesharing options. Hancock International can be reached through ridesharing or a combination of bus and ridesharing.
Prior to leaving the residence halls for break, students are reminded to close and lock the windows, empty their wastebaskets, turn off all lights and alarm clocks, generally clean the room and lock the door. Students will be billed for trash left in the room.
Residence hall staff members will check all rooms after the building has been locked to make certain that rooms are secured and that there are no obvious hazards. Once this inspection has been completed, student rooms will not be entered unless there is a special reason to do so.
In such cases, a note will be left informing the residents of the time, date, and reason for entry. Also, the residence halls are patrolled regularly by University Police during the recess period and any unauthorized persons entering, attempting to enter, or found in the building will be subject to arrest. The discovery of the possession of any materials which violate state laws or college regulations may be confiscated and may lead to disciplinary action.
When it comes to getting back to campus at the end of break, shuttles from Syracuse (the Regional Transportation Center (RTC) and Hancock International Airport in Syracuse) to SUNY Oswego will be available on March 20. This shuttle will drop students off in front of the Marano Campus Center (MCC).
– 12:00 p.m.
– 3:00 p.m.
– 6:00 p.m.
Resident students in need of housing over Spring break can make arrangements by contacting the Office of Residence Life & Housing, 303 Culkin Hall, 315.312.2246.
For more information students can visit the break transportation website for the complete schedule and to sign up to secure their seat. Students can also contact (315) 312-5522 or email orient@oswego.edu with any questions about shuttles.
Michael Gross | The Oswegonian
