Program Types/Options
Program Types
Semester Exchange - Exchange programs allow you to study at a Geneseo exhange partner university abroad and directly enroll in coursework as a visiting international student. Geneseo reviews students based on the host university's selection criteria. Exchange programs tend to be affordable programs because you only pay SUNY tuition and not tuition to the overseas university. Typically, the same state, federal, and institutional aid can apply to your semester abroad.
Semester Study Abroad - Students attend a university abroad as a visiting international student. Geneseo reviews students based on the host university's selection criteria. Students enroll in classes at the host university and transfer their courses back to Geneseo. Non-exchange programs are typically more expensive than exchange programs because of the program/tuition, differential. A program/tuition differential is the difference in what SUNY charges for tuition, and what the overseas institution charges for tuition and program inclusions (such as housing).
Short-Term Faculty Led - Faculty-led programs vary in length but are on average one to three weeks long and travel in conjunction with a course. Travel typically occurs at the beginning or end of the semester or during a college break. You are abroad with a faculty and a cohort of other students. Typically summer, intersession, or spring break programs.
Short-Term Host-Institution - Similar to a semester program, but in the summer. Students take summer-sessions courses at the host university abroad and transfer their courses back to Geneseo.
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Other SUNY Programs:
While we promote participation in Geneseo study abroad programs, we recognize that Geneseo may not offer programs in all countries or meet all the study abroad interests of students. The offices of international programs at all SUNY campuses communicate regularly with each other and coordinate arrangements for students to participate in each other's programs. SUNY schools offer over 700 programs in more than 60 countries.
Participants of SUNY programs remain registered at Geneseo and continue to pay tuition to SUNY Geneseo. Financial aid can be applied toward these programs. Credits appear on your Geneseo transcript as transfer credits, but become part of your permanent academic record as a transcript supplement automatically issued with your Geneseo transcript every time it is issued. Major and minor credit is approved by the appropriate department.
To search for SUNY Programs, use the following search engine: SUNY study-abroad programs. Furthermore, other resources for searching other SUNY programs can be found using this link.
SUNY Sustainability Programs: Use the link here to find SUNY study abroad programs that offer courses/experiences in sustainability studies, environmental science, and other related areas. There are also a variety of educational resources created by the SUNY CIE Sustainable Study Abroad Committee that can assist students, faculty, and staff in learning more about how to make sustainable decisions.
Geneseo students who participate in other SUNY study abroad programs must follow the steps listed on the Accepted Student website.
Non-SUNY Programs:
The Geneseo Study Abroad Office strongly encourages participation in SUNY programs, but recognizes that in some cases, non-SUNY programs may be the best choice for you.
Please note that participants of semester or academic-year non-SUNY programs will take a leave of absence from SUNY Geneseo for their term abroad and should consult with the SUNY Geneseo Financial Aid Office about the possibility of using aid on a non-SUNY program.
When researching these programs, you will encounter a huge range of options. Be sure to carefully investigate the programs that seem attractive. Contact the program sponsor to find out more about the program. Determine the level of student support provided by the program and make sure you understand the program's health and safety measures. Asking to be put in touch with a recent, past participant is also an excellent way to find out more about a program.
If students enroll in non-SUNY programs (including community college programs) they will need to request than an official transcript from the sponsoring institution be sent to the Registrar's Office. In addition, Geneseo students who participate in non-SUNY study abroad programs must follow the steps listed on the Accepted Student website.