August 2021
A Message from the Dean of Students
To the parents, guardians, and families of our new students, welcome to the SUNY Geneseo community. To our returning families, welcome back!
This issue of the parent newsletter is largely limited to material you and your student need to know before Move-In Day and the start of classes.
As we prepare for a fully in-person experience in a few days, we are mindful that it takes every one of us to keep each other safe and healthy. Please encourage your student to follow all the safety protocols and to get vaccinated!
To all, a happy
new academic year!
Lenny Sancilio
Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Community
585-245-5706
SUNY Geneseo will return to an on-campus experience with in-person classes in Fall 2021.
Mask Update
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has caused an increase in transmission rates across New York State. As a result, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask indoors except while alone in their personal work and living spaces. We will continue to monitor the dynamic pandemic conditions and will reassess the indoor mask-wearing requirement by September 23.
Vaccine Update
Pending final approval of a vaccine by the FDA, SUNY colleges and universities will require all students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Geneseo anticipates FDA vaccine approval soon and encourages all students to consider getting vaccinated before the Fall 2021 semester begins on August 30.
All incoming and returning students should have received their housing assignment sent on August 1, along with information about Move-In. Residents are able to schedule their move-in day and time using the request form sent in the assignment letter by August 13. After that date, students will be assigned a move-in day and time. Please visit the link below for the all the details on Move-in, including the latest COVID-19 safety protocols.
Orientation and Weeks of Welcome (WOW) help transition first year and transfer students to the next steps of their academic and life journeys. Participation in Orientation & WOW activities is one of the best ways to start getting the most out of the Geneseo experience.
This year, the College is also offering specific events for sophomores and a specialized orientation program for new international students. Questions? Email the Orientation team or call 585-245-5723.
Resources
Information for New Students
International students
New this fall: Campus Auxiliary Services offers three on-campus unlimited dining meal plans and five meal plans for off-campus students. Our unlimited meal plans will offer more flexibility with increased dining hours and menu offerings. Students with unlimited dining plans will also never have to worry about running out of money each semester. All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan.
Students can place a textbook order by going to the Barnes and Noble online bookstore or by clicking the "my books" tab on their myGeneseo account. Click on "Textbooks" or "Shop Textbooks," enter the course information, and our system will provide the required and recommended books for their courses. Students can select whether they want to rent or buy and the preferred condition (subject to availability). Students may opt to have their books shipped to an off-campus address or pick-up in-store. The bookstore also offers price matching with amazon.com and BN.com. Questions? Contact the bookstore at 585-245-5866.
Accessibility Services is Here to Help!
If you or your student requires reasonable accommodations for the move-in process, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services via email, or call 585-245-5112.
The office can also answer questions regarding the process for requesting academic accommodations, aides, and support services. It is recommended that students participate in the accommodations request process prior to the start of the semester.
The College maintains a website with information about the use of mobile devices at Geneseo and their applications, including the Geneseo mobile app, the Canvas mobile app, and the RAVE Guardian Safety app, as well as details about the wireless network, email access, Google calendar, and more. Questions? Ask CIT. Call 585-245-5588, chat, or submit a request and they will be happy to assist you.
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