New Student Orientation Spring 2025

Orientation Schedule

The on-campus New Student Orientation, for both first-year and transfer students will be hosted on: 

• Friday, January 17 & Saturday, January 18

Our Orientation Leaders (OLs) will reach out to you and introduce themselves starting January 9, so be checking your email!  OLs are an amazing resource for all things Geneseo!

Schedule of Events

Whether you're a first-year or transfer student, there is something for everyone in orientation! The orientation schedule is available below!  Make sure to check your Geneseo email for more information and updates!

Friday, January 17

8:30am-12:00pm	New Student Move-In Welcome to Geneseo! We are so happy you’re here with us. On-campus residents should be checking their email for information on our Spring 2025 Move-In such as when to show up, where to go and what to bring. See you soon!	MacVittie College Union Hunt Room
1:00pm-2:00pm	One-Stop Shop/Student Services Fair (Optional) Got questions? Visit some of our student services offices to learn more about campus resources!	MacVittie College Union Lobby
2:00pm-3:00pm	Welcome Address and Reception We are thrilled to welcome you to the Geneseo community! Hear from some of our campus leaders as they share advice and encouragement for the start of your Geneseo experience. Students are welcome to bring two additional guests to the address and reception! We will send out an RSVP for the reception in January!	MacVittie College Union Ballroom
3:00pm-3:30pm	Orientation Group Time Welcome to the first official Orientation event! You’ve connected with your Orientation Leader (OL) via email. Now it’s time to meet and connect in-person with the members of your Orientation group for the first time!	MacVittie College Union Lounges
3:30pm-4:00pm	Transition 101 Designed to assist first year and transfer students in their transition, hear from the Office of Academic Planning and Advisement as they offer tips and tricks for your academic success. Please attend the session corresponding with your status.	MacVittie College Union Ballroom (Transfers) & MacVittie College Union Room 325 (First-Years)
4:00pm-4:30pm	Dive Into Your Academics Join our Orientation Leaders and transfer advisors for an opportunity to learn more about the School of the Arts and Sciences, School of Business and the School of Education.	MacVittie College Union
4:30pm-5:00pm	Library Tour  Come receive a personalized tour of our new Milne Library!	Milne Library
5:00pm-6:00pm	Dinner in Your Orientation Groups! Enjoy dinner with your Orientation group at Red Jacket Letchworth Dining Hall anytime between 5pm-6pm! Retail dollars and credit card are accepted.	Letchworth Dining Hall
6:00pm-7:00pm	Late Knight Bingo Join the Orientation Leaders for Grocery Bingo! Meet new friends and fill up your bingo board to win a prize!	College Union Programming Space (CUPS)

Saturday, January 18

9:00am-9:30am	Breakfast Join us in the Ballroom for breakfast and connecting with new friends! We will spend a few minutes reviewing the schedule for the day!	MacVittie College Union Ballroom
9:30am-10:15am	Orientation Group Time Welcome to the second day of New Student Orientation! We have a fun-filled day planned for each of you.	MacVittie College Union
10:15am-11:00am	Campus Tour Grab your class schedule and take a campus tour with our Orientation Leaders. Tours will be conducted in your orientation groups.	MacVittie College Union Lobby
11:00am-12:15pm	Title IX Talks Students will participate in an interactive and engaging format to learn about community responsibility, healthy behaviors, and safe partying. Students will receive information on important policies, resources and support that pertain to Title IX and the student conduct process.	MacVittie College Union Ballroom
12:15pm-1:15pm	Brunch Enjoy brunch with your new friends and Orientation Leaders!	Letchworth Dining Hall
1:15pm-1:45pm	You Belong Here Hear from current students as they share experiences and ways they found belonging at Geneseo.	MacVittie College Union Hunt Room
1:45pm-2:45pm	Community Service Project As a group, we will engage in a community service project with our Director of Student Volunteerism and discuss ways to give back to the community!	MacVittie College Union Lobby
2:45pm	End of Day Stroll on Main Street Join our Orientation Leaders for a walk along Main Street and check out some of our local businesses!	Main Street (Meet in the MacVittie Union Lobby)
5:00pm-6:30pm	Dinner on Your Own! Enjoy dinner on your own or with new friends!	Letchworth Dining Hall
7:00pm	Geneseo Ice Knights vs. Hockey Game Your first Ice Knights Game! Meet the Orientation Leaders at the Ira S. Wilson Arena! Go Ice Knights!	Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena

 

• Academic Calendar
• Weeks of Welcome
• Orientation Schedule
• Residence Life

• Office of Academic Planning & Advisement
• Financial Aid
• International Student Services
• Career Design Center