Apply to Geneseo as a First-Year Student

The Admissions Process

Apply for admission

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 and decision dates

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
• Transfer: Rolling deadline for fall and spring admission

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: Rolling decisions for fall and spring admission

SAT and ACT are not required

Applicants to Geneseo are not required to submit standardized test scores (SAT, ACT).

For more information please see our test-optional FAQ.

Special Admissions Programs

Guaranteed Admission

Guaranteed admission offers students an opportunity to reapply to Geneseo after completing at least two semesters of college coursework elsewhere while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. We ask that you connect with us before enrolling in these courses. Our goal is to help you graduate on time, so we are here to help with course selection to ensure that you stay on track.

Please contact admissions@geneseo.edu or 866-245-5211 with any questions.

Educational Opportunity Program

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available only to New York State residents. It is a state-funded initiative designed to provide an alternative means to gain access to college. Its goal is to assist you if your high school academic achievement was adversely affected by family financial hardship.

In addition to providing access to college, the EOP Program offers the following personal and academic support services: A personal advisor whose services are available throughout your undergraduate college career A free, comprehensive tutoring program A workshop series focused on skills needed to succeed in college.

In order to apply for this Program, simply answer “yes” to the Educational Opportunity Program question on the application.

• Details about academic criteria for the EOP program
• EOP Financial Information Form

AmeriCorps Participants

SUNY Geneseo will waive the application fee for AmeriCorps alumni, and allow admitted students to defer their start date up to one year for service in AmeriCorps.

In addition, SUNY Geneseo will match the Segal Education Award with another $1,000 in scholarship support.

For more information about applying to Geneseo as an AmeriCorps participant or alumni, please contact admissions. For information about receiving the Segal Education Award scholarship match, please contact financial aid.

STEM PUSH Students

SUNY Geneseo has partnered with the STEM PUSH Network to support Black, LatinX, and Indigenous high school students interested in STEM.

Students in a STEM PUSH program can apply to SUNY Geneseo for free. To do so, apply using the Common Application and enter the waiver code STEM PUSH.

Students in STEM PUSH programs who enroll at SUNY Geneseo will also receive a $500 scholarship.

For more information, visit the STEM PUSH Network Partnerships page.

Advanced Placement or College-Level Coursework 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 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.

Complete listing of AP/IB course equivalents

Geneseo's transfer policy for Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate or college-level coursework.

International Baccalaureate

At SUNY Geneseo, we highly value the diverse perspectives and academic excellence that International Baccalaureate (IB) students bring to our community. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces global cultures and experiences.

Visit our International Baccalaureate page for more information.

Partnership Programs

SUNY Geneseo has numerous partnership programs with area colleges.