SUNY Oswego has added a real estate minor for all interested students, becoming one of the first SUNY institutions to offer this option.

“Many students have an interest in real estate from across the campus. After I started the Real Estate Club, interest grew,” said Graig Arcuri, a member of the School of Business’s finance program.

SUNY Oswego offers classes such as “Real Estate Principles,” “Real Estate Finance,” and “Real Estate Law,” which lay a foundation supplemented by other offerings in the School of Business and other Oswego programs. 

“The minor is the next step in providing students with the tools to be successful in real estate,” Arcuri explained. “You do not need to have money or attend an Ivy League school to be very successful. It is, therefore, very important to bring this opportunity to our campus. This opportunity will give students the tools to have a career in real estate if they choose.” 

Active club supports

A major support to the minor, the Real Estate Club provides guidance on lease agreements, rental decisions and long-term housing strategies for buyers, renters or investors. They traditionally meet weekly in Rich Hall.

 “We believe that the real estate minor will equip students with a deeper understanding of the financial freedom and generational value that real estate ownership can provide,” said Alexys Lowry, a finance and marketing major in the club.

“Our core focus lies in real estate investment, offering members practical experience and education in property ownership and renovation,” Lowry said. “Through hands-on renovation workshops led by Professor Arcuri, a seasoned investor with an extensive real estate portfolio, students gain firsthand insight into property improvement and value creation.” 

Last semester, the club hosted a successful Real Estate Conference, with nearly 200 attendees at SUNY Oswego. The fall 2025 conference, scheduled for Nov. 13, is expected to improve on its remarkable success.

“We’re scaling up with a major event at Destiny USA, expected to draw five times the audience,” Lowry said. “The conference will feature prominent guest speakers from across the real estate industry, as well as political figures.”

–- Written by Gianna Cowell of the Class of 2026