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XRLN 201 (also known as Real World ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ), now in its 16th year, was approved by College Senate as ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s first “Extreme Learning” course. This high-impact learning experience, offered every Spring semester, builds a strong foundation for cultural competency within and beyond the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ community.
The 2-credit course, primarily for sophomores and juniors, includes:
3 1/2 day intensive off-campus retreat
(at no cost to students)

Weekly academic seminar
(In 2026, will be held Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.).

Civic Engagement Project
(designed and implemented by students)

The retreat is facilitated by ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ faculty and staff. Students explore issues related to power, privilege, social class, gender, ethnicity & race, sexual orientation, religious differences, age, and physical/mental ability. Workshops, exercises, presentations, and discussions allow participants to examine how these issues affect both their academic and co-curricular lives on campus and beyond, and to explore their own values and beliefs.
In 2026, the retreat will be held January 15- 17th at hosed ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ and will explore Livingston County and the city of Rochester. There is no cost to participants. Housing and food will be provided.
Questions? Contact Clifton Harcum charcum@geneseo.edu
Registration is now open for XLRN 201 in Spring 2026:
1. Student must be available for the seminar, Fridays, 11:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.
2. Complete the for the course