Definition of a Transfer Student
You are considered a transfer student at Geneseo if you have completed a minimum of 9 college credit hours after high school graduation. If you have taken college courses before high school graduation - regardless the number of credit hours - you are considered a freshman with advanced standing.
How to Apply
File either the preferred Common Application or the SUNY Application. Both applications require a $40 application processing fee. We prefer that you file your application online.
Submit official transcript(s) from all colleges previously attended and a course listing from your current college, if appropriate.
Submit a short essay explaining why you would like to transfer to Geneseo; what you hope to achieve; and what you will bring to our campus community.
All transfer students, per New York State mandate, must submit a high school transcript to the admissions office as part of the review process. However, this transcript will only be used as an evaluative tool in the review process if you have completed 24 or fewer college credit hours at the time of application; otherwise decisions are made solely on the basis of your college record.
Recommended Deadlines
Fall February 15
Spring October 15
Please note that in order to have time to complete the application process by these mandated deadlines, you should begin the process 4-6 weeks in advance of these dates. Applications completed after these dates will be considered for admission, but applicants are at a disadvantage, as space is limited.
College Transfer Credit
Geneseo will accept up to 60 credits from two-year colleges and up to 90 credits from four-year schools. You may receive up to 30 credits for non-liberal arts courses for which Geneseo has no equivalent, such as technical subjects and courses in human services. No matter how many credits you have, you must take at least 30 credits at Geneseo and meet all of the requirements for the bachelor's degree.
AP/IB Transfer Credit
Geneseo awards up to 30 credit hours for examinations such as the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). While each academic department determines the minimum test score required for academic credit in a particular subject, three hours of elective credit are guaranteed for general elective courses with scores of three or above for AP courses, and four and above for IB courses. Official transcripts or reports of your scores must be sent to the Geneseo Admissions Office to receive credit. At your request, Geneseo will send you an estimate of transfer credit; an official evaluation will be available when you register for classes.
At any point in the process, an Admission Counselor will be happy to discuss transfer credit with you, or feel free to contact our Director of Transfer Admission directly at 866-245-5211 or clar@geneseo.edu.