New York,
United States
SUNY Geneseo (1871), one of the original State University of New York System campuses, is a nationally recognized public liberal arts college. It's NYS's sole member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Geneseo’s equity centered honors experience emphasizes diversity, global awareness, and sustainability. For a decade, it’s been among Washington Monthly’s top U.S. master’s institutions, ranking first for public good contributions. With a mean high school GPA of 93.6, it’s SUNY's most selective. A dedicated faculty and ambitious student body produce stellar outcomes: top-tier four-year graduation rates among SUNY institutions, top 15 national rankings for six-year graduation rates among Pell grant recipients, and a significant number of STEM doctorate alumni, Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees, and Peace Corps volunteers. As part of SUNY, Geneseo benefits from extensive resources, offering international programs and research support beyond typical campuses. SUNY, comprising 64 diverse campuses, stands as the nation’s largest state university system, impacting higher education nationally and bolstering New York’s economy, society, and culture. Geneseo’s campus, housing around 3,597 students, resides in Geneseo’s historic village in Western New York’s Finger Lakes region, 30 minutes from Rochester. It rests on ancestral lands of the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Tonawanda Seneca Nation, adding historical richness to its academic environment.
SUNY Geneseo recognizes IB programmes, launches scholarships for IB students (USA) The State University of New York’s (SUNY) Geneseo grants USD 1,000 scholarships to both national and international incoming students who have earned the IB Diploma or the Career-related certificate. Students may also be eligible for a one-time, $1500 innovation grant in their 2nd year at Geneseo. Using their extended essay research topic or CAS project (creativity, activity and service) as a foundation, they may choose to expand their ideas into new knowledge and make positive change in the world. No additional scholarship application is required.
Favorable consideration is given during the admissions application review process for students completing coursework in the Diploma Programme. Students who have completed and passed the full IB diploma with any subject and level combination may apply to SUNY Geneseo
IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (MAA) HL 4 or higher = MATH 1TR - 6 credits IB Mathematics Applications and Interpretations (MAI) HL 5 or higher = MATH 262 Applied Statistics - 3 credits
Students need to take specific language courses and achieve minimum score to meet the course requirements IB Arabic B HL 5 = ARAB 102 Elementary Arabic II - 4 credits IB Chinese A Literature HL 5 or higher = CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II - 4 credits IB French B HL 4 or higher = FREN 102 Elementary French II - 4 credits IB German B HL 4 or higher = GERM 102 Elementary German II - 4 credits IB Russian B HL 4 =RUSS1TR Elective - 4 credits IB Russian B HL 5 = RUSS102 Elementary Russian II - 4 credits IB Japanese A Literature HL 5 or higher = JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II - 4 credits IB Latin HL 5 = LATN 102 Elementary Latin II - 4 credits IB Russian B HL 5 = RUSS 102 Elementary Russian II - 4 credits IB Spanish B HL 4 or higher = SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II - 4 credits
At SUNY Geneseo, we highly value the diverse perspectives and academic excellence that International Baccalaureate (IB) students bring to our community. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces global cultures and experiences. Our institution recognizes the rigorous academic preparation that IB programs offer and warmly welcomes students who have pursued this challenging curriculum. At SUNY Geneseo, we provide a supportive and enriching academic atmosphere where IB students can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and achieve their fullest potential. We encourage IB students to explore the opportunities available at our institution and join us in our pursuit of academic excellence and global engagement.
Favorable consideration is given during the admission application review process for students completing coursework in the Diploma Programme.
Favorable consideration is given during the admissions application review process for students who have completed and passed the full IBCP and earned the minimum subject and level score combination to complete coursework in the Career Related Programme.