Office of Advising
The Office of Advising assists students, faculty, and prospective students in navigating SUNY Geneseo's curriculum. We celebrate student success every day, and we also publish the Dean's List and President's list at the end of each semester. We help students explore potential majors and "right size" a major that doesn't fit. Advisors also assist students who have struggled academically through academic coaching and alignment with resources that help all students stay on track.
Affirming Our Values
The Office of Advising serves all students at SUNY Geneseo, and to serve all students well, we must acknowledge that our culture remains one in which students of color, and especially black students, continue to face racial injustice. In line with President Battles’ May 31 avowal of SUNY Geneseo’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we affirm our support of those who denounce and actively resist racism and injustice. Our educational values in the liberal arts tradition ask us to think deeply and critically, to read broadly, and to act ethically and responsibly in our immediate and wider communities. To that end, we encourage all students to explore the ways Geneseo's curriculum teaches about identity, intersectionality, and human diversity.
News Items
Advising Guide for A Geneseo Education for a Connected World General Education Program
Quick Q&A
Q. How do courses from other colleges transfer to SUNY Geneseo?
A. Use the Transfer Equivalency Databank to determine if and how a course might transfer in from other colleges.
Q. I am a new student planning to start next semester. How soon will I get my class schedule?
A. Welcome! Please visit the New Student Registration page to learn all about registering for classes.
- Information for Current Students
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Registering for Classes -- a quick overview!
Meet with an Academic Peer Mentor
Geneseo Learning Centers and Tutoring
Identity-based courses in Geneseo's curriculum
Dr. Saundra McGuire on the "Study Cycle" (a 7 minute video -- excellent!)
STAR-NY: Free SUNY-Wide Online Tutoring Sun-Thu, 7 to Midnight
- Information for Faculty
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Incomplete Grade Agreement (WORD)
Dr. Saundra McGuire on the "Study Cycle" (a 7 minute video -- excellent!)
Identity-based courses in Geneseo's curriculum
How to provide access to course materials for students who have Incomplete grades (TRANSITION FROM CANVAS TO BRIGHTSPACE, Spring 2023)
Low Density Classroom Capacities
NAVIGATE Quick Start Guide
NAVIGATE Wiki Page
- Information for New, Incoming, & Prospective Students
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Language Requirement & Placement Info
NAVIGATE Student App and "Study Buddies"
Exploring a major or "Undeclared" -- thoughts from the Dean
Dr. Saundra McGuire on the "Study Cycle" (a 7 minute video -- excellent!)
New Student Programs & Orientation
How will my courses transfer to Geneseo? (Databank)
Identity-based courses in Geneseo's curriculum
I need information about academic or housing accommodations (Office of Accessibility)
Quick Links
Meet with an Academic Peer Mentor
NEW & TRANSFER STUDENT REGISTRATION FAQS
Transfer Equivalency Self-Service
Social Media
Contact Us
Office of Advising
106 Erwin Hall
One College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454
Phone: 585-245-5541
Email: advising@geneseo.edu
Office Hours
Mon - Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm
Appointments, Course Approvals, Major Changes
To schedule an appointment with an Advisor in our office, see "Schedule an Appointment" in the Quick Links at the top of this page.
To schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor or Department Chair please reach out to them directly by email.
The Advising Office manages & processes changes of major/minor/concentration, pre-approval of transfer courses, credit increase approvals, and time conflict overrides.
Requests for changes of major/minor/concentrations: Please fill out the Change of Major (Fillable PDF form). When you have obtain approved signatures from the requested departments please return the form to our office for processing. Please email the Advising office with any questions.
Send course approval forms to advising@geneseo.edu.
The Office of Advising is responsible for Geneseo's early alert system, Navigate, providing training for faculty and staff and academic support for students.