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SUNY College at Geneseo

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SUNY College at Geneseo campus
Located in the historic village of Geneseo in the upstate Finger Lakes region, the State University of New York at Geneseo is a premier public liberal arts college with a rich tradition of academic excellence. We are dedicated to developing socially responsible citizens with skills and values for a productive life.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Research
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Psychology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

Step 1:

Complete the Common Application or the SUNY Application. 

Step 2:

Send a copy of your official transcript (high school and/or college) to the Office of Admissions (electronic or paper transcripts are accepted).

Step 3: 

Have your high school counselor complete the secondary school report.

Step 4: 

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher.
 

Application Deadlines

  • Early Action: November 15 for fall admission (N/A for spring)
  • First-Year: Preferred March 1 for fall admission, Dec. 1 for spring

Application Decisions Rendered

  • Early Action: December 15 for fall admission (N/A for spring)
  • First-Year students: Early March for fall admission, and then rolling.

Transfer

As a transfer applicant, you will be considered for admission to SUNY Geneseo based on several criteria, which include:

  • Rigor of college coursework completed
  • Appropriateness of the courses in relation to intended major
  • Grade point average in courses related to your intended major
  • Cumulative grade point average
  • Academic Trend–an upward GPA trajectory on a semester-by-semester basis.

Admission as a transfer student is competitive. A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required for consideration.
 

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Additional information

The cost of attending Geneseo may be less than you think after you factor in scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.

Federal, NY State and SUNY grants are available and awarded based on financial need.

Geneseo also has scholarships for new and existing students. Extra funds were added this year to help students with great financial need.

Federal work-study positions are available for those who qualify.

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA). It takes about an hour. Depending on your situation, you'll probably need information from your parent or guardian.

If you want to apply for the NYS Excelsior Scholarship, fill out the Excelsior application as soon as it's available.

You can also contact our admissions team to ask about Geneseo's scholarships, though many are awarded based on application materials and will automatically be offered to you if you qualify.

Visit us

Experience SUNY Geneseo, New York's Public Honors College. In-person tours are available most days of the week. 

Online Programs

Interview

Interviewing gives you the opportunity to talk to somebody who knows Geneseo, and to ask questions about what life here is really like. Whether you interview with an admissions counselor or alum it will be considered favorably in our application review process.


New York's Public Honors College Named a "best and most interesting" college by Fiske Guide 2023 for the quality of academics and students' social and quality-of-life ratings.