By Mary Taylor


The Non-Traditional Students Organization is located in Cassety Hall room 146, where you will find a friendly atmosphere, the company of other adult students, and a free cup of coffee. There’s a study lounge, microwave, refrigerator and a chat room, all for the use of N.T.S.O. members.

A non-traditional student is defined as any student that didn’t go directly to college after high school. The mission of the N.T.S.O is to offer its fellow students a support system, which will enrich their educational experience.

According to Jason Parker, N.T.S.O President the average student age at Buffalo State College is 24. Buffalo State has approximately 200
non-traditional students, 50 which are active N.T S.O members.

“It’s hard to come back to school when you’re older, says Beth Dressler, a non-traditional Buffalo State graduate. Having a place on campus that understands the nontraditional students’ situation is great. These people know how hard it is to return to school when you have a full time job, a mortgage payment or children. You have a totally different set of obstacles than the eighteen year old that just graduated from high school. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to that’s in the same situation.”

N.T.S.O office hours are 7 a.m. till 9.p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information about N.T.S.O you can contact their office at 878-4034 or stop in at Cassety 146.