Next Steps for Admitted Students

You went through countless edits on your application. You waited patiently to hear a decision. And finally, you received a letter that started with the word "Congratulations!"

Let's Celebrate You

You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and it’s time we celebrate all of your accomplishments and welcome you to Geneseo.

We are offering multiple opportunities to connect with our campus community and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Admitted Students Days

  • Meet with our distinguished faculty members that represent your intended program(s) of study
  • Hear from current Geneseo students, campus partners, and our enthusiastic admissions team
  • Learn more about what makes Geneseo special and why our students are leading the way for a better tomorrow
  • Enjoy live sessions where you can ask questions and feel great about these next steps
  • Experience life on campus through our live Virtual Sunset Tours given by our dedicated student tour guides.

Next Steps

  1. Continue to check your email on a regular basis for upcoming announcements about virtual and in-person events.
  2. Complete the 2022-23 FAFSA and New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications if you're applying for financial aid. You can find more information about the process on the Applying for Financial Aid page.
  3. Join our Class of 2027 Facebook page coming soon! 
    a. This is the hub for first-year life at the college. Feel free to introduce yourself, ask questions about courses, roommates and become friends with each other. Many of our current Geneseo students have found their roommates and forever friends this way.

How to accept your offer of admission

To accept your place in the class, please return to your Application Status Page and complete the “Reply to Offer of Admission.”

After you choose the option I ACCEPT my offer, your option to pay your deposit will then be available to you. Please submit your enrollment deposit no later than May 1, 2023.

Submit Your Enrollment Deposit

How to submit your enrollment deposit:

1. Access the Application Status Portal
  1. Visit the Application Status Portal. A username and pin was provided to you within your “Congratulations!” email. You’ll need both in order to log in.
    • If you cannot access this email, please contact our admissions office to better assist you in this process.
2. Pay your deposit:

a. All deposits will be paid online through the application status portal!
b. Once you have logged in to your portal, please choose the option I ACCEPT my offer, and you will then be prompted to pay your deposit online.
c. Submit your $150 enrollment deposit.

  1. Early Decision I deposit deadline is January 1, 2022.
  2. Early Decision II deposit deadline is February 1st, 2022.
  3. Regular Decision deposit deadline is May 1, 2022. Please note Regular decision includes EOP.
3. Create your myGeneseo Account

a. After you submit your deposit, you will receive a follow up email within 24-48 hours directing you to set-up your myGeneseo Account. Within your myGeneseo Account you will be able to access the following:

  1. Set-up your Geneseo Student Email
  2. Access your KnightWeb Student Portal
    1. Make sure to have your User ID and PIN ready to log in!
    2. This is where you’ll view your Financial Aid Package
4. Viewing your Financial Aid Package:

a. Once our Financial Aid Office provides your package, you will be sent an email from us letting you know it is ready for review
b. Within this email, you will be directed on how to access this package
c. Please note you will only be able to review your package which includes information about your estimated costs and the awards for which you qualify. After your review, if you wish to deposit by May 1st 2022, you can then accept and/or decline your offered aid through your myGeneseo account.

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Contact Us

We're here. For you and your future. Please contact us at admissions@geneseo.edu or 585-245-5211 with any questions.

Follow us & connect with campus:
Instagram: @sunygeneseo
Twitter: @Geneseous
Facebook: @SUNYGeneseo
LinkedIn: SUNY Geneseo
YouTube: SUNYGeneseo

Admitted Student FAQs

Can I talk to faculty members about the program I was admitted to?

Yes, please do! Faculty from every department are available to answer your questions. Please visit the department website to locate your specific program of interest. Once there you will find information on faculty and staff members, course offerings, program details, and more. Find your department at Academics at Geneseo.

What if I have questions about my financial aid package?

Our financial aid staff remains committed to supporting the Class of 2025. The Financial Aid Office will remain open to answer any of your questions. You can reach them at 585-245-5731 or financialaid@geneseo.edu.

Will you be hosting any events?

Yes! Register to attend one or many of our upcoming ‘Admitted Knights Days’ to connect with our campus community and learn more about becoming a Geneseo student. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Save the Dates!

February 18th, February 25th, March 26th, April 15th, April 18th and April 19th

I was admitted to the major I selected on my application, but I would like to change my mind. Is this possible?

You can absolutely change your mind about your major. When you arrive at Geneseo, you will have the opportunity to work with an academic advisor to schedule your classes and talk about possible career options. When you are ready to formally declare a major, or if you need to switch a major, want to double major, or add a minor, your advisor will be able to help you with this process. 

Will I have a chance to see a residence hall?

Yes! Both our campus tours and Admitted Knights Days events will feature and showcase residence halls. To check them out ahead of time, go here!

I want to attend Geneseo but can't pay the full deposit now. What should I do?

Please contact the admissions office at 866-245-5211 or admissions@geneseo.edu so we can assist you.

Next Steps FAQ

What is the deadline for accepting my offer of admission?

Early Decision I deposit deadline is January 1st, 2022.
Early Decision II deposit deadline is February 1st, 2022.
Regular Decision deposit deadline is May 1, 2022.
Please note: Regular decision includes EOP.

When and how do I register for classes?

The Office of Academic Planning & Advising will register you for your first semester of classes at Geneseo. You'll be invited to complete a course registration survey in late spring to be entered into a queue for scheduled construction. Faculty Advisors build your schedule based on your survey responses. Students will have the opportunity to schedule a virtual conference with an advisor over the summer to discuss their schedule and to make needed changes when appropriate. For more information about New Student Registration, please visit: New Student Registration

When do classes start?

The current start date for the Fall 2022 semester is Monday, August 29th, 2022.

Academic Calendar

How do I learn more about my future housing situation?

Stay tuned...information will follow soon regarding housing. You will receive an email with more information directly to your new Geneseo student email.

In the meantime, you can start watching some video tours of our residence halls here:

Residence Halls at Geneseo

Make sure to check out our Residential Communities and Living Learning Communities!: 

Villages and LLCs

Will there be an opportunity to attend Orientation?

Yes! Orientation and Weeks of Welcome (WOW) help transition first year and transfer students to the next steps of their academic and life journeys.

Orientation provides opportunities for students to acclimate to campus, make connections, develop pride in Geneseo and establish a foundation for academic success.

Weeks of Welcome is a series of events at the beginning of the semester to welcome our new students and help them get to know the campus and make new friends. Participation in Orientation & WOW activities is one of the best ways to start getting the most out of the Geneseo experience.

New Student Checklist

We will be providing further information and Fall 2022 WOW dates and times very soon and will communicate to your student email.

Can I double major, or add a minor?

Yes! Your academic advisor will talk with you about managing your course load and what your intended degree program(s) will entail. To do some further research on your own, we recommend consulting our Undergraduate Bulletin.

Find the Undergraduate Bulletin here:

Undergraduate Bulletin

Could you tell me more about your Edgar Fellows Honors Program?

Geneseo’s College Honors Program has enriched the undergraduate education of a select number of especially dedicated and accomplished students. The program seeks to enhance habits of critical thought and expression—skills equally vital to success in one’s career, one’s private life and one’s participation as a citizen in public life.

Our Admissions Office will select a pool of applicants based on a students overall GPA, their academic rigor and we will encourage them to take the next steps to apply into the program.

To learn more about this program, please visit the link below:

Election to the Edgar Fellows Honors Program

Important Application and Admissions Dates:

Applications for admission into the Edgar Fellows Program are due on March 15, 2022.

Admissions Decisions will be received by April 15, 2022.

I have questions. Can I speak with someone in your office?

Of course! You can locate your admissions counselor by the county you live in. Appointments can be set up using zoom, google meet, or phone calls, or simply reaching out via email.

Please visit this link to connect with your counselor:

Find us here!

When and how do I send in my health forms?

For information about health forms, please visit:

New Student Health Forms

Are there mental health services available on campus?

Yes! Taking care of your mental health while in college is incredibly important. Please contact your admissions counselor with any specific questions, or visit this website for more information:

Student Counseling Services

I want to attend Geneseo but can't pay the full deposit now. What should I do?

Please contact the admissions office at (585) 245-5571 or admissions@geneseo.edu so we can assist you.

Is the deposit refundable?

Please contact the admissions office at (585) 245-5571 or admissions@geneseo.edu so we can assist you.

How will I pay my tuition/room/board bill?

Bills are sent by email to students and all authorized payers. Past bills are available online. To learn more, click on the link provided below and the instructions to log in and access billing and account history; follow the “To pay a bill as…” To pay a tuition bill online, you must either be a student or an authorized payer. Accepted forms of payment are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, checking or savings account. To pay a bill online as a student, log into the MyGeneseo portal and choose "Student Account Center." This is also where you go to add an authorized payer to your account, join payment plans, sign up for direct deposit, and see your bills and account history. To pay a bill online as an authorized payer, log into the Student Accounts Center (this is a special link just for authorized payers).

For more information about Student Accounts, please visit:

Student Accounts

I applied for financial aid. Where can I view my financial aid offer?

Once our Financial Aid Office provides your package, you will be sent an email from us letting you know it is ready for review. Within this email, you will be directed on how to access this package. We will work to get you your financial aid information as quickly as possible.

When do you need the transcript(s) for the college course(s) I took in high school?

You may send transcripts for completed courses to our Geneseo Admissions Office as soon as they are available. Official final transcripts must be sent from each college where you earned the credit.

Do I need to send my final high school transcript?

Yes. A final high school transcript, sent from your high school, will be required following completion of your high school classes. Final high school transcript may be sent to the Geneseo Admissions Office.

Where do I send my AP/IB exam scores to receive credit?

AP scores need to be requested officially from the College Board. The scores are then sent to us electronically. IB scores need to be requested officially from the International Baccalaureate.

Will I receive credit for my AP/IB/dual enrollment courses?

You can find the AP/IB credit charts below:

Pre-College Credit

Where will I be able to eat on campus?

Geneseo has two main dining halls:

Red Jacket (RJ)
Mary Jemison (MJ)

To see the rest of our dining locations on campus, see the link below:

Campus Dining

How do dining plans work for first-year students?

Our declining balance meal plans allow students to eat from any of our restaurants on campus, including all retail locations and "pay-one-price" restaurants. Unlike other campuses, students are not restricted to certain locations or time periods. They can eat where they want when they want. When students make a purchase from any of the dining locations, the total of the purchase is deducted from the meal plan, similar to a debit card. First-year students can choose between the Price Lock, Gold and Platinum meal plans.

For information meal plans, see the link below:

Student Meal Plans

What does it cost to attend Geneseo?

The current cost of attending SUNY Geneseo can be found here:

Student Accounts

Can I have a car on campus? What’s campus parking/transportation like?

All students may have a car on campus, including first-year students.

Information on parking can be found at the link below:

Parking at Geneseo

Best piece of advice for an incoming first-year student?

Check your email! We will be sending a lot of crucial information in the coming months and you don’t want to miss anything!

Also, enjoy the moment. Celebrate your accomplishments! You did it, and we are so excited to welcome you to the Geneseo family!