Information About Geneseo for School Counselors

Geneseo’s admissions team recognizes the essential role school counselors and teachers play in the well-being of their students, and we’re honored to partner with you as you guide them toward their post-secondary goals. We hope the resources on this page make your job easier.

Contact us any time at admissions@geneseo.edu or (585) 245-5571. We're happy to answer any questions you have.

Meet with us!

• Find your local admissions counselor and schedule a meeting for yourself, a student, or both!

Academic Programs

• Academics at Geneseo
• Majors, minors, and degree programs

Accessibility

SUNY Geneseo is dedicated to providing students equal and comprehensive access to college-wide programs, services, and campus facilities. Visit the Office of Accessibility website for more information.

Access Opportunity Programs

The Access Opportunity Programs (AOP) at SUNY Geneseo were established to meet the educational aspirations of academically talented students who reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of New York State and neighboring states.

Admissions Counselors (by County)

Find your local admissions counselor - ask questions or schedule a one-on-one meeting.

College Credit

• Transfer of college credit earned in high school
• Transfer of credit from 2 or 4-year college

Financial Aid

• Cost of attendance
• Example financial aid packages
• Types of financial aid
• Applying for financial aid

Honors Program

Since its founding nearly 30 years ago, Geneseo’s College Honors Program has enriched the undergraduate education of a select number of especially dedicated and accomplished students. Visit the Edgar Fellows Program website for more information.

How to Apply

• How to apply to Geneseo as a first-year student
• How to apply to Geneseo as a transfer student

Racial Justice and Anti-Racism

Geneseo has been looking inward, rearticulating our commitment to racial justice, and developing departmental plans of action to promote anti-racism across the college.

Visit our statements of support and action plans for racial justice for more information.

SAT/ACT

As of June 2020, SUNY Geneseo is now SAT/ACT test-optional. See our test optional FAQ for more information.

Scholarships

Geneseo awards scholarships based on merit and financial need. New students don’t need to apply for Geneseo scholarships separately; they are awarded by the College based on applications for admission. Current students can view and apply for more than 120 Geneseo scholarships through our scholarship portal.

Ways Students Can Learn About Geneseo

• Visit and tour Geneseo
• Attend the virtual Fall Open House (Oct 12, 14, 16)
• Group information session
• Webinar series
• Academic department virtual office hours
• Attend a sample class

What's New

• Upcoming Milne Library renovation
• Sociomedical Sciences - new major and minor
• School Counselor Information
• G-Stem Scholarship

Group Visits

Group visits are for high schools and community based organizations to bring a larger group of students to experience Geneseo. We will work with you to design a day best suited for your students, with opportunities to meet with Admissions, our EOP department, take a campus tour and even have free lunch on campus! Reservations are automatically for 3 hours, either from 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm. We look forward to working with you!

Schedule a group visit today