Student Account Fee Definitions

Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Undergraduate Comprehensive Fee

The Undergraduate Comprehensive Fee of $939.50 is charged to and paid by all undergraduate students, including those taking in-person and/or remote courses, whether they live in Geneseo or elsewhere.  The fee is prorated on a per credit hour basis for part-time students.  As in previous years, students facing extraordinary circumstances may request a full refund by sending a written justification to the Dean of Students.  Requests for a refund of the Activity fee must be sent to the department as indicated below.  Components of the Undergraduate Comprehensive Fee are as follows:    

  • Activity ($107.00) - This fee funds approximately 54 student organizations and clubs as well as student activities, educational programs and Student Association services. The student activity fee was voted to be mandatory by the student body in 2021 and is voted on every two years. The Student Association budget is allocated by the student government annually. For additional details, contact the Student Association at (585)245-5878 or contact the Student Association Director of Programs, Personnel and Finance by the end of the first month of the semester to request a refund of this fee. The Fee Review Committee will review all requests for the fee to be refunded.    
  • Athletic ($286.75) - Support of intercollegiate athletic sports programs. 
  • Alumni ($17.50) - Student activities related to career networking, traditions, school spirit and class affinity, and, upon graduation, lifetime membership to the SUNY Geneseo Alumni Association (SGAA) which gives students access to the alumni network, events, programs, career advisor platform, and publications.  
  • Health ($233.75) - Health care provided by physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses, health education, mental health consultation, basic medications (over-the-counter and prescription), dressings, and select medical laboratory services.  
  • Performance ($5.00) - In person and online musical, theatrical, and dance performances.  
  • Technology ($242.00) - Technology infrastructure, internet, wired and wireless networks, HelpDesk student support (including remote), classroom technology, learning management system (Canvas), library resources (including books, journals and databases), printing services, computer labs, KnightWeb, software licensing (including Microsoft Office, LinkedIn Learning, video conferencing software, and other software licensing), performance venue technology, and emergency communications.       
  • Transportation ($47.50) - Supports the student transportation program - shuttle bus service throughout campus, Village of Geneseo, local shopping center, regional shopping malls and City of Rochester.  

Graduate Comprehensive Fee

The Graduate Comprehensive Fee of $475.75 is charged to and paid by all graduate students including those taking in-person and/or remote courses, whether they live in Geneseo or elsewhere.  The fee is prorated on a per credit hour basis for part-time students. Components of the Graduate Comprehensive Fee are as follows:

  • Health ($233.75) - Health care provided by physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses, health education, mental health consultation, basic medications (over-the-counter and prescription), dressings, and select medical laboratory services.      
  • Technology ($242.00) - Technology infrastructure, internet, wired and wireless networks, HelpDesk student support (including remote), classroom technology, learning management system (Canvas), library resources (including books, journals and databases), printing services, computer labs, KnightWeb, software licensing (including Microsoft Office, LinkedIn Learning, video conferencing software, and other software licensing), performance venue technology, and emergency communications.  

Orientation/New Student Fee

The Orientation/New Student Fee is used to offset expenses associated with the College's registration and orientation activities for new students.  It is assessed to all incoming undergraduate students in their first semester at Geneseo and covers the cost of orientation, first year events, and support programing.  Students who do not attend all orientation events are still assessed the fee.  This fee is non-refundable.  For additional information contact the Department of Student Life at 585-245-5852.  

Tuition 

Cost of instruction. 

College Fee

Required by SUNY, the College Fee was initiated to retire municipal bonds that were issued to build the State University campuses. The College Fee is mandatory for all students.

Room Rent

Cost of campus housing.

Food Service

Cost of campus meal plan.