Program Types

Semester Study Abroad - Students attend a university abroad as a visiting international student.  Geneseo reviews students based on the host university's selection criteria.  Students enroll in classes at the host university and transfer their courses back to Geneseo. 

Semester Exchange - Students participate in a student exchange with one of Geneseo's exchange partners.  Geneseo reviews and nominates students based on the criteria of the exchange agreement.  Students enroll in classes at the exchange university and transfer their courses back to Geneseo.

Short-Term Faculty Led - Typically summer, intersession, or spring break programs.  Students travel with a Geneseo faculty member and are directly registered for a Geneseo course taught by that faculty member.  The duration of the program will depend on the number of credit hours of the course.

Short-Term Host-Instution - Similar to a semester program, but in the summer.  Students take summer-sessions courses at the host university abroad and transfer their courses back to Geneseo. 

Locations

Students can choose to study abroad on a Geneseo program in a variety of locations based in 20 different countries.  Browse Geneseo programs now!

SUNY Geneseo students also enjoy the benefit of being able to study abroad on any program offered by a SUNY instution.  Visit the SUNY System Abroad website to search programs available across the SUNY system.

Academics

With careful planning, students from any major are capable of studying abroad for a semester.

Foreign language experience is not required to study abroad.  Programs are available in English-speaking countries as well as programs taught in English in countries whose native language is not English.  Consult individual program pages for information regarding language requirements.

Students studying abroad for a semester generally take the equivalent of full course-load at SUNY Geneseo (12 US credits minimum). Students often fulfill equirements for their major(s), minor(s), and/or General Education Requirements.

For semester and host-institution programs, transfer credit is awarded if a grade of "C-" or higher is earned.  Grades earned abroad are not calculated into a student's SUNY Geneseo grade point average, but a Study Abroad Transcript Supplement is generated which lists these grades.  For Faculty-Led Programs, students will receive a grade for the course they are taking that will count towards their Geneseo G.P.A.

Passport/Visa

Passports are requierd for travel anywhere outside of the United States.  Don't have a passport yet?  Apply for your passport now!

While the Study Abroad Office offers guidance on passports and visas, ultimately students are responsible for obtaining a valid passport or visa (if required) for studying abroad.

Cost

For specific program costs, please consult the webpage for that program.  Browse Geneseo programs now!

Regardless of the program that you choose (Geneseo or other SUNY), you will be charged tuition at the current SUNY per credit or per semester rate.

Students are able to apply their financial aid package if studying on a semester program.  Students are eligible to apply their financial aid during the summer if taking at least 6 credit hours during the summer term.

To be eligible for financial aid, all students must complete the FASFA.

Admission Criteria

Criteria varies for each program.  Consult a particular program page for specifics about admission criteria for that program.

Deadlines

In general, deadlines are important.  The Study Abroad Office sets deadlines for applications, deposits, paperwork, and various other required materials.  The Study Abroad Office uses email as its official means of communication with students.  Please be vigilant about checking your email and adhering to the deadlines published by the Study Abroad Office.

Application deadlines vary by program.  Please consult the program's webpage for the specific application deadline for that program.

Mission

The Office of International Programs at SUNY Geneseo is dedicated to actively promoting global awareness and intercultural understanding, supporting the exchange of people and ideas, and developing opportunities for global study, research, and service for students, faculty, and staff.

Role

The Study Abroad Office at SUNY Geneseo strives to provide all program participants with significant personal attention throughout the entire study abroad process.

The Study Abroad Office staff assists students in finding a program that meets their academic and personal goals, guides students through the application process, and prepares students for their experience.  Once abroad, we actively work to mitigate administrative issues to ensure that your experience is rewarding.  Upon your return, we welcome you back to campus and assist you in articulating your experiences.

Contact

Email us:
studyabroad@geneseo.edu

Visit us:
SUNY Geneseo College
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
106 Erwin Hall

Call us:
585-245-5546

Fax us:
585-245-5032

Health

If you have health or vaccination questions about a specific country, please consult the CDC's Travel website or a travel health clinic such as Passport Health.

All students participating in SUNY-sponsored study abroad programs are required to purchase international health and repatriation/evacuation insurance.  For SUNY-sponsored programs this insurance is provided by HTH Worldwide (health) and Frontier Medex (repatriation/evacuation). 

Students who need routine medical care for pre-existing conditions while abroad should consult with the Study Abroad Office and the insurance provider (HTH Worldwide) prior to their departure.

Safety and Security

Our partners and program locations are carefully selected with safety as an important consideration.  While there can never be a guarantee of complete safety, Geneseo will not send students abroad or keep them there if we consider the risks to be unacceptable.  We prepare students with pre-departure orientation and monitor on-the-ground situations on a daily basis.

For further information about safety while abroad, consult:

Consular Affairs

Overseas Citizens Services (for answers related to questions concerning crisis abroad involving American citizens): 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States (from abroad: +1-317-472-2328)

Department of State Consular Sheets (information about individual countries)

Department of State Travel Warnings

Department of State Students Abroad Webpage

Get Started!

Visit the Get Started! page for instructions on how to begin your first steps toward the best study experience you can have in college!