State University of New York at Geneseo, SUNY Geneseo

• Established year: 1871
• Location: Genesio, USA
• Age of students: from 18 l.
• Number of students: 4910 people
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: state university.

The State University of New York state at Geneseo, founded in 1871, is a leading public liberal arts college. The university is recognized at the national level for outstanding achievements and value in the field of humanities, is known for its exceptional abilities, hospitable atmosphere and reputation of successful graduates.

Located on 89 hectares in the historic village of Genesio and a short drive from Rochester and Buffalo, the university offers a comfortable environment for learning and discovery. The campus embodies the classic aesthetic of Northeastern colleges with brick walkways, shady trees, and ivy-covered buildings.

Geneseo offers 50 undergraduate majors, master's degree programs in accounting and education, as well as a variety of double degree programs and international study programs.

The Student Research Grants Program allows young people to participate in a wide variety of studies with Geneseo faculty and present papers at regional and national meetings.

As one of the leading public liberal arts colleges in the country, Geneseo offers more than 50 undergraduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, including graduate programs from the School of Business and the Ella Cline Shire School of Education.

Vocational schools:

• School of Business
• Pedagogical school.

Academic departments:

• Anthropology
• Art history
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Communication
• English
• Geography and research in the field of sustainable development
• Geological sciences
• History
• Languages and literature
• Mathematics
• Music and musical theatre
• Philosophy
• Physics and astronomy
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Theatre and dance.

• Among the educational institutions mainly for bachelors, SUNY Geneseo is among the top ten in the country in terms of the number of graduates with doctoral degrees in STEM fields.
• The $53 million SUNY Geneseo Integrated Science Center includes the only Pelletron particle accelerator in Western New York City. According to the American Institute of Physics, the college is among the nation's top producers of bachelor's degrees in physics.
• Michael Kleinlercher '22 and Jarrett Marrapese '23 will spend the 2022–23 academic year in Japan after receiving awards at national competitions. Kleinlercher, a dual major in history and international relations from Carmel, New York, will spend a year in northern Japan as a language assistant as part of the Japan Exchange and Study Program USA. Marrapese, a specialist in international relations and psychology from Honeoya, New York, has won two national competitive awards – the Freeman-ASIA Scholarship and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Fellowship – for studying abroad at Rikkio University in Japan.
• Queenie Adams (22), Lily Devlin (23) and Isabella Prince (23) will study abroad in Ghana this summer after winning the Benjamin A. Gilman International Fellowship during the 2022-2023 National Competition.

• Washington Monthly magazine named SUNY Geneseo number one in its annual ranking based on what schools do for the country.
• The Faculty Senate of the State University of New York (SUNY) presented suny Geneseo with the Co-Governance Award for the 2021–2022 academic year.
• Geneseo School of Business has received an extension of business accreditation from AACSB International (AACSB), the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business. Such accreditation by the AACSB International Board of Directors is a sign of excellence in business education and has been obtained by less than five percent of the world's 16,000 business schools.
• SUNY Geneseo University was recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in recognition of the dynamic pathways created by the College to support transferred students.
• Students have won six SUNYAC Cups, including each of the last five. The teams are among the top 20 in the Learfield Sports/NACDA Directors' Cup standings for each of the last five completed years of competition, including the best ever 11th place in 2018, and have won a total of 46 SUNYAC tournaments.

All spaces are focused on creating an inclusive living and learning environment in which strong, diverse communities can grow and students can develop socially and academically.

The school integrates classroom and out-of-classroom learning through live learning communities (LLCs). Three different types of LLCs are available to students.

• Inquiry and Discovery LLC are committed to helping students transition to Geneseo and succeed by making connections on campus and participating in the Genesee Valley community. Students acquire skills and knowledge in leadership, mentoring, and action through community engagement.
• Exploratory LLCs contribute to students' sense of belonging and community building through shared interests. The program and activities are organized by Residence Life staff, faculty, staff and community members, as well as residents themselves!
• Cohort LLCs are stationary activities that support student success through targeted development, academic success, and opportunities for personal growth. These include communities of freshmen, high school students, and foreigners.

There are a variety of communities and clubs on campus:

• Inquiry and Discovery LLC are characterized by a strong engagement of faculty and staff, with an emphasis on knowledge and skills development in addition to community building.
• New Pilot LLC: Umoja House is an engaged intellectual community in which students from different backgrounds can gather in a supportive environment to develop leadership and individuality.
• New Pilot LLC: First Knight Experience is a community of freshmen who have not yet chosen a specialty.
• Entre House – for students of all specialties and all courses (first-year students have priority) who are interested in entrepreneurship.
• Eco House: for students who are attracted to environmental issues and the three pillars of sustainable development.
• Tesla House invites freshmen planning to study physics, geology or pedagogy, and students interested in integrative and experiential learning.

Geneseo is chosen for its reputation as an exceptional liberal arts college and top-notch education at an affordable cost.

Suny Geneseo's reputation is underpinned by consistently high rankings in reputable education review guides: Fiske Guide, US News & World Report, and The Princeton Review.

Here are some figures:

• 90.7% of teachers have a doctoral or other scientific degree
• 1:18 – teacher-student ratio
• 23 people is the average class size.

• The campus is home to sports facilities at Merritt Fieldhouse and Schrader Hall.
• The Merritt Sports Center houses the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena, the Louise Kuhl Gymnasium, a swimming pool for graduates, a fitness center, and squash courts.
• The Karl Schroeder Gymnasium on the SUNY Geneseo campus is home to the women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball teams. The gym opened for competition in the fall of 2006 and seats 1,000 spectators. In addition, the complex has four playgrounds for playing racquetball, classes and a gym for student-athletes.
• The Luisa Kul Gymnasium is a place for relaxation and special Geneseo events. The facility, with three full-size basketball courts and a capacity of 3,000 people, was renovated in 2020. He regularly hosted volleyball and basketball championships, all entertainment events.
• In 2019, Geneseo opened a cinema hall for athletics. The hall has stands for 42 people, as well as a massive 80-inch smart TV. Located on the ground floor of the Schrader Athletic Building, the room will be a place for teams to meet and conduct video reviews.

Application Deadline

• If you want to start studying from the spring semester – before November 1,
• If you start your studies in the fall - until March 15 (the preferred period).

Outlay

• Accommodation and dining – 14 280$/year.
• Medical insurance – 1966$
• Total – 35 083$.

The Admissions Committee provides a student-centered approach to the college admissions process, with a particular focus on inclusivity. The university offers accessibility, hospitality and openness in all interactions with students and their families both on campus and off campus.

Achievements of SUNY Geneseo graduates:

• 49% have a dual specialty and / or both the main and additional.
• 54% completed the internship
• 3846 internships are available through Geneseo Career Development
• 69.6% of Geneseo faculty members worked with students on research
• 48% work full-time or part-time
• 40% applied for or enrolled in graduate school or additional educational programs.

Up-to-date official transcripts from all the high schools you attended, translated into English, are required. After the end of the last year of study - the final transcript.

Applicants provide any official results of external examinations: regional, national or international. Examples: X and XII Standards, IGCSE, WASSCE, CXC, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, etc.

Foreign applicants do not need to complete any additional applications for scholarship consideration, but need to submit a full application for admission and provide academic documents.

Academic scholarships can be extended for up to four years with an average score of 3.0 or higher. International applicants admitted to SUNY Geneseo are automatically considered for an international student scholarship.

Scholarship options for international students:

• International Student Scholarship for Academic Merit – These scholarships range from $5,000 to $9,000 and are awarded upon admission. The awards are based on outstanding academic achievements, as evidenced by grades in transcripts and the results of national examinations.
• The Ambassador Apartments World Citizen Scholarships for International Students are two awards that best demonstrate awareness and understanding of what it means to be a citizen of the world. The recipients are chosen by the Director of the Office for Work with International Students and Scientists, the Committee on International Scholarships.
• VanArsdale Scholarships – One award is given annually to support an international student demonstrating academic success at Geneseo. The recipient is selected by the Director of International Student and Scholar Services and the International Scholarship Committee.
• The Muriel A. Daniel International Fellowship is supported by a donation established by Robert and Marilyn Lyon in honor of Marilyn's mother, Muriel. The award is given to suny Geneseo, an outstanding international student, with preference given to a Canadian student with a good academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA) who demonstrates leadership, respect, loyalty and honesty.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision