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Additional Information

Course Numbering

  • 100-199: Undergraduate introductory courses
  • 200-299: Undergraduate courses, upper division
  • 300-399: Advanced undergraduate courses, upper division
  • 400-499: Graduate Courses. Open to advanced undergraduate students upon approval by the Dean of the College and Department Chairs involved. (See policy in the current Undergraduate Bulletin.) Forms are available in the Graduate Office (Erwin 106).
  • 500-599: Graduate courses. Open only to Graduate Students who fulfill prerequisites listed.
  • 600-699: Graduate courses. Open only to matriculated graduate students majoring in the discipline offering them.
  • 900-999: Introductory graduate courses. May not be taken by Undergraduates or used for Graduate degree credits by majors in the departments offering them. Graduate students may use a maximum of two 900-level courses (6 semester hours) outside of their major department toward a graduate degree.


Time Modules

Typical classes meet  for three 50 minute periods (e.g. MWF), or for two 75 minute periods (e.g. TR) each week.

Study Abroad

Geneseo students study abroad in greater numbers than the national average. They realize the tremendous benefits of expanding their horizons in different parts of the world and in different cultures, as well as the opportunities for significant personal growth that results. The College strongly recommends to each student a study abroad experience. Geneseo runs a growing number of semester or year-long programs: in Montpellier (France), Cadiz (Spain), Groningen (Netherlands), Canterbury (New Zealand), Trinity College, the Universidad Nacional (Costa Rica), the University of the West Indies, Hacettepe (Turkey), Rhodes University (South Africa), Universidad de las Americas (Mexico), Sogang University (South Korea), and Athens (Greece). Undergraduate research opportunities and international internships are also available. Short courses in Intersession and Summer currently include Humanities I in Rome or Athens; Humanities II in Oxford, Prague or Paris; Sociology and Psychology in the Netherlands; Spanish language and culture in Costa Rica, Peru; Political Science in Moscow; History in Italy; Theatre in London and Humanities Study Away Programs in New York City and Waldon Pond.  New courses are continually added. In addition, Geneseo students have access to all SUNY overseas academic programs and accredited programs sponsored by U.S. colleges and universities. In the past few semesters, our students have studied in countries such as Australia, Germany, England, Belize, Vietnam, Japan, Russia, India, and Kenya . For information contact the Study Abroad Office in Erwin 106, visit the Study Abroad website or email studyabroad@geneseo.edu.

Veterans

Students who are attending Geneseo for the first time and are eligible for Veterans benefits must report to the Veterans Affairs Office, Erwin 106, to complete necessary forms. Eligible veterans may complete a Veteran Deferral Form with the Veterans' Affairs Office and submit it with the billing form. This allows payment to be spread out through the semester involved. Forms are available at the Veterans' Affairs Office, Erwin 106. If you have any questions please contact the VA Office on campus, 245-5112.

Students with Disabilities

SUNY Geneseo, through the Office of Disability Services, provides services and accommodations to ensure equal access to all programs and activities for students who have a documented disability. For questions regarding services visit our website or contact Dr. Tabitha Buggie-Hunt.  For information on handicapped parking, please contact Office of Disability Services is located in the Erwin Building, Room 106. The telephone number is 585-245-5112.