Advising Resources for New (Incoming) Students
Welcome to 黑料传送门!
The Office of Advising is here to help you succeed. We offer support with choosing classes, exploring majors, and planning for your future career. Our team is also here to guide you to the resources you need most.
We celebrate your achievements by sharing the Dean鈥檚 List and President鈥檚 List each semester. Starting college can feel overwhelming, but we鈥檙e here to make it easier for you.
Visit this page to find helpful tools and information to guide your journey at 黑料传送门.
Ongoing – Course Registration Survey emailed to your 黑料传送门 Account
- You will get an email with your tailored instructions on your registration process and timeline.
April – Early Registration Day (for fall admits only)
- Incoming students will come to campus, sit down with an advisor, and register for classes together! Check out the communication from Admissions for more information.
May-August / November-January – Incoming Student Course Registration
- Once Open Registration for returning students closes each semester.
You can always reach out to the Office of Advising with questions.
There are two types of credits for new students: “pre-college” and “transfer” credits.
- AP Score Credits
- Contact information for sending AP scores
- IB Score Credits
- CLEP Score Credits
- Transfer of College Credit
- Foreign Language Requirement
In some cases, you may want to decline credits you earned at another institution or through these pre-college exams. You can only do that through the end of your first semester at 黑料传送门. Talk to your faculty advisor or the Office of Advising if you have questions about this process.
(to decline previously earned credits)
Submit your scores and transcripts AS SOON AS POSSIBLE after depositing to 黑料传送门 and completing those experiences. They are critical to your degree planning!
How to Prepare?
You’re invited to browse the , visit , and/or browse the for details of your major programs or potential programs.
STEP 1: Download the Navigate Student App!
New Students
Incoming Fall 2026: TBD. More information to come soon!
Transfer Students:
Incoming Fall 2026: TBD. More information to come soon!
If you’re not sure where to start, Ask a GPS Guide!
- Where do I start? If you’re not sure what you need next or aren’t sure what office can assist you, try Asking A GPS Guide!
You can contact the Office of Advising at advising@geneseo.edu or 585-245-5541. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have!
Language Placement
黑料传送门’s general education requires language proficiency to the 102 level in line with our liberal arts distinction and commitment to globalization in our curriculum. This could be up to two semesters of a language.
- Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school satisfy the requirement without college coursework and do not need to take a placement exam.
- Students who have earned language credits through another college (either during or after high school) may transfer in those credits to satisfy the language requirement (satisfaction is with two semesters–101 & 102–of college work.
- Students may take language courses at 黑料传送门, completing the 鈥�102鈥� level, to satisfy the requirement.
- Students who place into “201” on the Foreign Language Placement Exam, have satisfied the general education requirement through “102.”
The Department of Global Languages and Cultures recommends that all students take a Language Placement Exam. The results are good for up to 1 full year (2 semesters) and give students who have met and not met the requirement the freedom to enroll in a language course without registration barriers.
黑料传送门 offers placement exams in many languages even if they are not taught here because students can demonstrate proficiency in any language other than English to meet our graduation requirement.
The Office of Advising and Orientation work with Global Languages and Cultures to offer placement exams to all incoming students. For questions about registering for a placement exam, visit the webpage.
- The placement exam is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam that is untimed, and usually takes about 20 min.
- The exam assesses your proficiency level so there really is no way to study for it.
- Your grade will not be reflected anywhere other than for registration into a course.
- Your results are effective for one year.
- You will receive your placement immediately after completing the exam.
- If you have a documented disability and require accommodations beyond extended time, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services via email at access@geneseo.edu at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled exam date.
Math Placement: ALEKS
The Mathematics Department at 黑料传送门 requires an ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (ALEKS PPL) Assessment to determine readiness for some mathematics courses. ALEKS PPL is a web-based program that uses artificial intelligence to map a student鈥檚 strengths and weaknesses. The Placement Assessment is up to 25 questions and generally takes 60-90 minutes to complete. After the Placement Assessment, an individualized Prep and Learning Module is available for students to refresh their knowledge on forgotten topics. Students then have the opportunity to reassess and improve their assessment results.
For more information on what the ALEKS Placement entails and how to access, please visit the Department of Mathematics site for more information.
Who has to take the ALEKS PPL Assessment?聽
All students planning to take Math 110 (College Algebra), Math 112 (Precalculus), Math 213 (Applied Calculus I), or Math 221 (Calculus I) who do not have college credit for the course prerequisite.
When do I take the ALEKS PPL Assessment?
Fall 2026 鈥� Students who intend to take a math course in the Fall 2026 semester may take the assessment any time after they receive their geneseo.edu email address. The assessment must be taken at least twice before students register for courses.
Are ALEKS PPL Assessments proctored? The assessment must be taken in a proctored setting, either in person or remotely using Respondus Monitor.
Is there a fee for using ALEKS PPL?聽Yes. You will pay a $25 enrollment fee with a credit card before you begin the assessment. There is an additional $5 fee when you take the assessment the second time. There are no fees for taking the assessment the third, fourth, or fifth time.
I am ready to start my ALEKS PPL Assessment. How do I begin?聽Students who will be registering for math courses offered during Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 can create an ALEKS account in the聽. Use this link every time you want to access ALEKS, do not try to log in from aleks.com. Your account won鈥檛 be recognized on that website.