SUNY College at Geneseo

I have always been interested in attending SUNY Geneseo in my high school career. I adore their new 3+3 Law Program as well as their Geneseo Knightline Dance Team. Both of these programs and groups peak my own personal interest in the school as both a long-term dancer and student who desires to consider a field in the area of law. Overall, I feel as though the 3+3 program will cater to my needs as a future law student and the dance team will be rigorous enough in the fitness field while not deteriorating my mental psyche trying to balance an artistic passion of mine and my future career choice.

SUNY Geneseo has become my home. Most of the dorms are very nice and lots of dorms have their own bathrooms, which is not an option seen at many schools. The food is fine, better in some places than others, but the off-campus food is great! The College Union is a fun hangout spot and so many students are seen there daily. The scenery and views are amazing, and the weekends always have something in store for everyone. I believe SUNY Geneseo to be the best choice for me and I am so glad I picked this school.

I originally fell in love with SUNY Geneseo because of the campus. The entire school is built on a hill with a cute main street with shopping and restaurants at the top and acres of fields at the bottom. For the most part, Geneseo is great. There's frats if you're into Greek life, plenty of extracurricular activities, and vegan and other special food options at all the dining halls. There's not any nightlife or anything around campus, but the activities board does a great job putting on fun events. Classes are usually around 30 people unless it's a 100-level class. Most teachers are good, but I'd be sure to check rate my professor before enrolling in classes. Geneseo falls flat when it comes to the arts and sports other than hockey. Also, the administration, while trying their best, doesn't effectively handle serious issues. If you plan on going to Geneseo in the next 5 years, just know that the library will be closed. Your experience at Geneseo will be what you make of it. Good luck!

Geneseo comes to me in flashes. Fireflies on the colorful Victorian houses' lawns. The stickers covering the WGSU 89.3 FM door, where I met all my friends and crushes. The old-school attached desks in the bright, airy classrooms in Sturges Hall (because it was, literally, an old schoolhouse). Blazing sunsets over the Genesee Valley, so many and so gorgeous that we were spoiled. Walking arm in arm with my still-dear friends to a sweaty concert in a basement--the best music you've ever heard. Staying up until dawn, talking, laughing, learning who you are, what you love, how to trust, how to think, how to write, how to read, "Do you want to go to Mia's?", "Can you take the trash out?, "Can you promise you'll text me every day this summer?" I found my people, and I found me, there.

Here is the thing , I get it if u live in the area or have a short commute or if u live an hour or 2 where you can go home and visit a couple of weekends throughout the semester. But for me living 6 hours away that wasn’t an option. Plain and simple there is nothing to do. After class on the weekdays if I was not studying I would go back to my dorm and sleep or stare at the wall. There is a “small town” which is literally a block of maybe one or 2 shops and in the winter its a ghost town. Party life is frats and only frats. Sports teams have parties but they are second to the frats for sure . Being a freshman and knowing no one and having no older siblings or “connections“ to get me in to the parties really discouraged me. Walking up to orchard street with all those frat houses the first night and being passive aggressively attacked by drunk upperclassman about “who i know and what am i in” so i could go and party for an hour just wasn't worth it even though i went back time and time again. Plain and simple the town is depressing, the weather is depressing , even if you want to go out and do things you cant . I RECOMMEND you bring your car up to campus even if you are a freshman because taking the bus to go to the one Walmart that is near campus is a nightmare. This was truly one of the worst experiences of my life . I get that you dont go to college to party and geneseo is a really good academic school. Kids use social life to remedy the strenuous work . Geneseo needs to do something about the town and the area around it . add a bar or two add a 18+ club . do something to give kids incentive to stay instead of getting hazed out of their mind in the bottom of a frat house. I joined a club sport , kids were depressed as well and were just trying to make it through school and making it “bearable ”. College shouldn't be bearable college should be a learning experience and one that doesn’t make you wanna jump off of letchworth. Life their is altered dark and creepy and everyone subjectavies themselves to it because they have to not because they want to . I pray for the kids who don’t transfer and bare the depression of that place. I wouldn’t go there if you told me I could go for free. My recommendation is too also think about what your going to be doing mon-friday after class and have a older sibling or friend that can help u get ur foot in the door for a frat if you want to bare the hazing. good luck .

SUNY Geneseo offers good quality academics while also providing a safe, and fun environment to live and study in. The on-campus housing is not horrible and there are plenty of options for certain communities and such. The sorority life isn't the end all be all of the things. There are plenty of other organizations to join and things to do if greek life isn't your thing. The party scene is pretty secluded from campus so it doesn't feel sketchy during the weekend nights. It can get a big loud on the northside, but I feel that comes with any college. Everyone is pretty friendly and respectful - even frats - so I've never had a problem asking someone to quiet down. Overall - good experience and would recommend it.

If you are not planning on joining greek life, do not attend SUNY Geneseo. Every single dynamic on campus is dominated by greek life. That being said, if you are planning on doing greek life, be prepared for six weeks of unnecessary hazing and for frat pledges, utter hell. The school is aware of the hazing but says that it is out of their control. Countless illegal activities and various physical harrassments and assalts occur within the fraternity houses and again, the school and local police do not do much to prevent or punish these actions. While this is a problem in most schools, because Geneseo is such a small campus, it occurs more often than one would think.

Geneseo really feels like a home away from home. The campus is beautiful, the people are friendly, the academics are decent, the food is okay, on-campus housing is comfortable and usually clean, and there's lots of ways to be involved whether it's greek life, sports, or clubs.

I originally applied to the school because it was supposed to be the best SUNY college. Boy was I wrong. This is literally one of the worst schools to come to. The academics are ridiculous, the professors either care too much or don't care at all. The administration is ABISMAL- the worst set of human beings I've ever had to deal with. The academic staff is always so mean and grumpy and if you ask people to do their jobs they get so incredibly mean and snappy. WE straight up just do not have a library, and the school is still charging every student for "library fees" even tho they supposedly got a $35 million grant from the state to fix the library. President Battles is a disgustingly shabby excuse for a human being- all of her emails are incredibly fake, always contain typos and misinformation and the few times Ive met her in person I wanted to stab myself. The athletic department is disgusting. There are a few good teams/coaches but mostly it's a bunch of stuck-up rich people. But if you play a sport the entire rest of the college absolutely hates you. Greek life is just a pain in my butt, they are also stuck up rich snobs and all of them just get on everyone else nerves. As far as the campus itself the only redeeming quality is sunset- most of the buildings are falling apart or smell terrible. Only one building on the entire campus has AC so in the summer its just a sweat fest. Most of the academic buildings are inaccessible due to "construction" that's been going on for years, and there are about 7 buildings (academic and student housing) that contain asbestos. Geneseo is NOT the place to go- save your money and your sanity and go elsewhere.

I could not be more grateful for my time at SUNY Geneseo. At this college, thanks to the excellent and caring professors I have enhanced remarkably as a student. My abilities to write, read, and think critically are just a few skills that have seen a massive improvement during my years at Geneseo. Not only are the academics at this school wonderful, but I have had so many opportunities to get involved in the community. I am involved in the symphony orchestra, jazz ensemble, and am in a rock band with other students. All this would be impossible without the support and the encouragement from Geneseo, its professors, and its student body.

The campus is pretty. There are many conceited students. I enjoy the small town surrounding the campus. Some residence halls are better then others. The academics are as rigorous as expected. If you are not involved in clubs, sports or Greek life you can have difficulty making friends.

I believe that Geneseo is a great college for the classic introvert since many people that are in Geneseo are introverts. It's a great place for getting a good education but has a tendency to be cliquey, where if you aren't in a fraternity/sorority, you aren't cool.

My first impression of Geneseo was fields: lots and lots of fields. My family and I had driven over from Buffalo, taking the back way. Which, of course, led us through miles upon miles of expansive farmland. It was gorgeous, but there was a sense of monotony and boredom: is this what Geneseo would be like? I didn't set my expectations too high. After all, I had already been on countless college tours-- luckily, this would be the last, I thought. How correct I was about that statement. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the scenic views of the Genesee Valley, the old-school mixed with the perfect amount of modern architecture, adorable college-town, and the welcoming community. Everywhere I went I saw people smiling and laughing. People were studying, others playing frisbee. Some were simply sitting and enjoying the view of the valley from the famous Geneseo gazebo. What did they have in common? They all seemed remarkably happy here. By the end of my tour, I decided I would apply early-decision here, and it was a decision I have not regretted for an instant. Geneseo is the ideal blend of rigorous academics that will challenge you and an engaged and welcoming community. Everyone at Geneseo has a certain drive to succeed, and is reflected in everything they do, from studying late nights to collaborating with excellent professors in field studies and projects. The faculty is composed of top notch professors from countless fields, ready to assist you in your learning, as well as friendly and accommodating staff who are always available to answer any questions you may have. Alongside excellent faculty and staff, a welcoming community is there for any support you may need, including Mental Healthcare Facilities. The community here at Geneseo is extremely open to new experiences, and are determined to create productive change in society. At any given day, you can find students petitioning for environmental issues, raising awareness about breast cancer, or even raising money to support non-for-profit organizations. A key aspect of Geneseo is its volunteerism and eagerness to help the community. Countless clubs are designed for the sole purpose of helping others. However, that is not he extent of involvement on campus. Our community works tirelessly to make everyone feel welcome, and one way we do this is by offering a wide variety of clubs for all interests. Ranging from cultural clubs to performance clubs, Geneseo has something for everyone. A main goal here at Geneseo is to help students reach their full potential. As such, Geneseo has countless programs and opportunities to help students do just that. Whether you wish to pursue an internship, study abroad, learn something you may not have otherwise pursued, or become a leader, Geneseo offers a wide variety of programs to help you achieve what you want to achieve. One of their unique program is the GOLD program, a leadership-program unique to Geneseo that is designed to turn students into leaders in their community through a series of workshops and certificates. An incredible opportunity that gives students the chance to become more involved on campus while simultaneously teaching them the skills needed to become a leader. Alongside the wonderful community and opportunities Geneseo provides, a wonderful town is always there for enjoyment. Complete with countless stores and restaurants, the Town of Geneseo is a scenic and historic place where you will find countless activities. From bowling to movies, or simply relaxing in a park, Geneseo has it all. With its scenic location overlooking the Genesee Valley and its renowned sunsets, Geneseo is truly a sight to see. Geneseo is truly a wonderful place, that has helped me grow not only s a student but as a person. I have made so many incredible memories and friends in the short time I have attended here, and look forward to my time here in the future. I love SUNY Geneseo!

Geneseo is a very small campus in a rural area. There really is not much here unless you drive up to Rochester. Geneseo is known to be pretty competitive and in my opinion, classes are kind of hard. Professors are usually there to help you during their office hours or through email. There are also tutors that can help you in different subjects. Because the campus is small, you'll meet a lot of people, such as in class, clubs, or in your residence halls.

It's an amazing school with great educational opportunities and a thriving student life.