Senior Traditions Challenge

Complete at least FOUR of SEVEN senior challenges by spring-semester study day to be eligible to win a prize!
The submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. on 5/7/26
No cost to participate.

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Senior Traditions Challenge - for seniors only (Class of 2026)!

The Senior Traditions Challenge features seven traditions for seniors to complete in the spring semester. These traditions are considered unique and celebrate seniors and their transition from students to alumni.

📷= photo required | 🔵= photo optional | ✍🏼 = no photo requirement
Optional photos submitted count as an extra entry.

1. 🔵 Visit your first Geneseo residence hall

• ✍🏼 On what date (MM/DD/YY) did you visit your first residence hall and which one was it?
  • 🔵 Extra credit - submit selfies or pictures of you in front of your first residence hall.
  • We invite you to visit and post a picture at every campus address you had during your time at Geneseo -- this could be a nostalgic walk down memory lane. This form can accept up to 5 files (pictures) for this challenge.

  • We encourage you to participate in this challenge with friends/classmates.

    
  • Complete the challenge!

2. 📷 Order a chicken wing special at Crickets

• Submit a selfie or picture of you at Crickets enjoying your wing special. If you don't eat wings, we'll accept a pic of you enjoying any menu item at Crickets.
  • We encourage you to participate in this challenge with friends/classmates.
  • New/updated challenge in 2025-2026.
  • Complete the challenge!

3. 🔵 Play trivia at the Idle Hour

• ✍🏼 On what date (MM/DD/YY) did you play/attend trivia and how did you do?
  • 🔵 Extra credit - submit a selfie or picture of you at the Idle Hour during trivia.

  • We encourage you to participate in this challenge with friends/classmates.

    
  • Complete the challenge!

4. 📷 Sign the wall at Kelly’s Saloon

• Submit a selfie or picture of you "signing," or your final "contribution" on the wall at Kelly's.  

  • We encourage you to participate in this challenge with friends/classmates.

    
  • Complete the challenge!

5. ✍🏼 Make Your Mark with KPC [Knights’ Philanthropic Council]

• On what date (MM/DD/YY) did you make your donation, and did you restrict your gift?
  • A link to donate will be posted here in the spring semester: LINK TBD
    • Remember, you can restrict your contribution to a team, department, organization or program that was most impactful to you during your time at Geneseo.
  • Seniors who donate $10 or more will receive a philanthropy honor cord to wear at Commencement.
  • Complete the challenge!

6. ✍🏼 Complete the Recent Grad/New Alum Data Collection Form

• On what date (MM/DD/YY) did you complete the form? Form completion will be confirmed by the Office of Alumni Relations.
  • The link to this form will be available in the spring semester on this website: bit.ly/BecomeAlum
    • This website includes a variety of tips and advice to become an all-star alum!
  • Reminders to complete this form will be sent to graduating seniors in the spring semester of their senior year via the Commencement list-serv. The form will collect non-student emails, updated mailing addresses and affinity information for your alumni record and future alumni program invitations.
    • We want you to stay connected to your alma mater!
  • Complete the challenge!

7. 📷 Pose for “cap & gown” photos; individually or with friends

• Submit selfies or pictures of you in front of your favorite Geneseo locations wearing your cap, gown, and/or cords.
  • UAA will host a FREE two-day Cap & Gown Photo event right after GREAT Day. Link to register will be posted here in the spring: LINK TBD
  • We'll post a link to the photos taken at this event for you to download and/or print, and we'll submit your Tradition Challenge completion on your behalf.

  • The form can accept up to 5 files (pictures) for this challenge.

    
  • Complete the challenge!

We understand that it's likely that you may not get the opportunity to take these photos prior to the spring study day deadline for challenge completion. We hope you will still consider submitting your photos for inclusion in this year's senior gallery in the E-Yearbook. Photos submitted to E-Yearbook will be saved for generations to come and may be used in the promotion of future class reunions.

• Feel free to use this Traditions Challenge form to submit your photos or visit geneseo.edu/e-yearbook, then "Class of 2026 Student Photo Submissions | SUNY Geneseo" to submit your photos directly into the e-yearbook.

Your progress in UAA's Senior Traditions Challenge will be posted publicly to allow you to keep track of how many challenges you've completed and how many you have left to complete.

Senior Traditions Challenge - additional information

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How to earn Senior Traditions Challenge prizes and FAQs

• Complete at least FOUR of SEVEN senior challenges by spring-semester study day to be eligible to win a prize!
  • The 2026 submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. on 5/7/26
• There is no cost to participate.
• Photos submitted online may be featured in the annual e-yearbook and on social media.
• Be sure to participate using your SUNY Geneseo student email address.
• Your progress in UAA's Senior Traditions Challenge will be posted publicly to allow you to keep track of how many challenges you've completed and how many you have left to complete.
• Graduates from the previous fall, this spring, summer or next fall are eligible to participate in the Senior Traditions Challenge.

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The Annual Traditions Challenge consists of 18 beloved campus and community traditions that can be completed every year. These traditions are meant to be enjoyed over and over. Every student is eligible to participate and earn monthly and grand prizes in the fall and spring.