Fall 2026 New Student Orientation Schedule
Orientation at SUNY Geneseo will help you transition smoothly into college life. It’s designed for first-year, international, and transfer students.
At orientation you will learn more about the campus, start to make friends, and hear about the many activities, groups, and academic options that Geneseo has to offer.
The orientation schedule includes:
- Activities to help you explore the campus
- Orientation groups to meet fellow students
- Programs introducing you to campus offices and resources
- Opportunities to hear from academic departments and meet faculty
- Events to prepare you for your first day of classes
All new students must attend orientation.
*All new students are invited to attend each element of the new student orientation program. Activities designed for certain populations of students will be indicated in the description. Student athletes will receive an orientation experience from the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics but are encouraged to attend any program that works within their schedule. International students are invited to participate in all new student orientation activities following their orientation on August 25.
First-Year, Transfer & International Student Orientation Schedule
New Student Move-In: Tuesday, August 25
New Student Orientation (First-Years and Transfers): August 25-August 29
The first-year, transfer and international student orientation schedules will be made available late Spring! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Orientation at orientation@geneseo.edu!
*Note: International students will attend a separate international student orientation hosted by the Center for Global Engagement. International students are invited to participate in all new student orientation activities following their orientation on August 25.