Is it hard to get accepted at SUNY geneseo as a transfer?

[Alexandria]

I have a 2.55 GPA in my first semester in college..

[rurouni33569]

You shouldn't have a problem getting accepted.

[Kate]

SUNY Geneseo is the NY State "honors college" and is hugely competitive. They generally want above a 3.0

[BlueDyenumberfive]

Well they've already picked their "early decisions" so it will probably be harder. If you have the grades then i'm sure you'll make it. Really tough school-Like the harvard of New York.

[Raven]

Total credit hours required to complete major: 36

Basic Requirements
27 semester hours

ENGL 170
The Practice of Criticism
3

ENGL 354
Shakespeare I OR


ENGL 355
Shakespeare II
3

One English course in linguistics or writing (not ENGL 100)
3

One course in British literature before 1700 (from ENGL 212, 222, 310, 311, 312, 321 [selected subtitles], 350, 353)
3

One course in British literature after 1700 (from ENGL 213, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 324)
3

Two courses in American literature (from ENGL 235, 237, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 337, 338, 339)
6

One course in the work of a major literary figure (from ENGL 350, 353, 358)
3

One course in non-traditional literature. Majors must take one course at any level in non-traditional literature, that is, a course whose primary emphasis is on gender, minority, or international studies, e.g., ENGL 142 Literary Forms: Myths of Gender, ENGL 237 American Voices, ENGL 242 Literature of the African Diaspora, ENGL 337 African-American Literature, ENGL 267 Non-Western Literature. The course taken to fulfill this requirement may also be used to satisfy one of the basic requirements in the major or concentration; if this is done, three additional elective credits can be chosen.
3
Electives in English selected under advisement in accordance with the following
Guidelines:
ENGL 100 may not be used for credit toward the major.
ENGL 170 The Practice of Criticism is a prerequisite to English courses at the 300-level for English majors or concentrators.
Majors must earn at least 15 semester hours in courses at the 300-level.
Majors must earn at least 24 semester hours in courses in literature.
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Writing Track

Total credit hours required to complete major: 39

Basic Requirements
21 semester hours

ENGL 170
The Practice of Criticism
3

One course in British literature before 1700 (from ENGL 212, 222, 310, 311, 312, 321 [selected subtitles], 350, 353)
3

One course in British literature after 1700 (from ENGL 213, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 324)
3

One course in American literature
3

One course in world or multicultural literature
3

One course in contemporary literature
3

One course in a specific genre
3

ENGL 370
Senior Year Public Reading
0
Electives
18 semester hours
Writing courses selected under advisement from the following:
ENGL 200 College Writing; ENGL 201 Creative Writing; ENGL 210 Elements of Screenwriting; ENGL 301/303 Poetry Writing I/II; ENGL 302/304 Fiction Writing I/II; ENGL 305/307 Creative Non-Fiction I/II; ENGL 306 Writing for Teachers; ENGL 393 English Honors Thesis; ENGL 394 Senior Seminar (when offered in Writing); ENGL 395 Writing Apprenticeship; ENGL 399 Directed Study (with appropriate topic); ENGL 499 Graduate Workshop; THEA 310 Playwriting; COMN 105 Intro to Journalism; COMN 261 Radio and TV Writing; COMN 275 New and Specialized Writing
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Notes:
Courses in THEA and COMN may only be taken with permission of these departments.
Of the 21 credits in "Basic Requirements," at least 3 must be at the 300 level.
Of the 18 elective credits in Writing, at least 12 must be at the 300 level.



Minimum Competence Requirement

A grade of C- or better is required for each of the following courses: all courses submitted in fulfillment of the 36-hour requirement for the English major.

Department Writing Requirement

All 300-level courses in literature in the department require a minimum of 15 pages of writing. For the English major, at least five courses must be at the 300-level. Moreover, 100 and 200 level courses also require significant amounts of writing. Thus, the English major at Geneseo provides each student with an intensive and cumulative writing experience.

For further information, please contact your advisor or Dr. Finkelstein, the Department Chair. For information on writing requirements for “double” or “triple” majors consult the Undergraduate Bulletin under “Multiple Majors” or the Office of the Dean of the College. English majors are strongly urged to study foreign language and literature. Although this is not an English Department requirement at the present time, it is essential for anyone who plans to go to graduate school and extremely useful for everyone as well.

Minor in English (select one track)

Literature Track
A minimum of 18 semester hours in literature beyond ENGL 100, which must include ENGL 170 and two 300-level courses in literature. (No slot course may be taken more than once for credit toward this minor.)

Writing Track
A minimum of 18 semester hours in writing to be chosen from ENGL 200, 201, 205, 300, 301/303, 302/304, 306, 362, and 401 (for advanced students only, with appropriate approval); Comn. 261, 275, and 301.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Comparative Literature

Total credit hours required to complete major: 36

Basic Requirements
36 semester hours

ENGL 241
World Literature
3

ENGL 399
Studies in Comparative Literature
3

Two literature courses in a foreign language
6

One course in genre studies chosen from ENGL 142, 285, 321, 324, 386, 398
3

One course in period and movement studies chosen from ENGL 348, 360, 381, 390, INTD 356
3

One course in national studies chosen from ENGL 212, 213, 235, 267
3

One course in theory and criticism chosen from ENGL 170, 319; PHIL 225
3

Electives in British and American, foreign, and comparative literature
12


Minimum Competence Requirement

A grade of C- or better is required for each of the following courses: all courses submitted in fulfillment of the 36-hour Comparative Literature requirement.

Department Writing Requirement

All 300-level courses in literature in the department require a minimum of 15 pages of writing. For the Comparative Literature major, at least five courses must be at the 300-level. Moreover, 100 and 200 level courses also require significant amounts of writing. Thus, the Comparative Literature major at Geneseo provides each student with an intensive and cumulative writing experience.

For further information, please contact your advisor or Dr. Finkelstein, the Department Chair. For information on writing requirements for “double” or “triple” majors consult the Undergraduate Bulletin under “Multiple Majors” or the Office of the Dean of the College.

Vocational opportunities for Comparative Literature majors can be significantly improved by combining English studies with programs in other fields. Majors, minors, and concentrations in art, biology, computer science, economics, foreign languages, geography, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, and other disciplines may easily be taken along with Comparative Literature. Students are urged to begin academic planning early and to consult advisors.

Certification in Adolescence Education (7-12): English

Requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Teacher Education program must be completed for the New York State initial certification. Students are urged to study a foreign language through the intermediate collegiate level (course 202 at the College) and to complete a recommended linguistic sequence of ENGL 361 and 362.

Source (http://www.geneseo.edu/academic_depts/index.php?pg=Engl&content=programss.php)