College Profile
About SUNY Genesee
Founded in 1966 as part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY), Genesee Community College serves a 2500 square mile region in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming. GCC is a student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,300 students with 75+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, and several campus locations in Western New York State. Located in Batavia, GCC is only a short drive away from Buffalo and Rochester.
One of GCC’s trademarks is cutting-edge technology that includes the Conable Technology Building, 54 Hyflex Classrooms, 88 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs and 8 science labs. Both the onsite and online learning modalities boast a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving students plenty of hands-on, one-to-one teaching and learning opportunities.
The spacious campus boasts a new Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Lab, along with a Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Tech lab, Solar Electric Technician lab, Nursing lab, Digital Arts Lab and Computerized Drafting & Design Lab. Additionally, the campus houses the Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery, Alfred C. O’Connell Library and Child Care Center. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house, classrooms, locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, coach offices and a press box overlooking the new turf field. College Village, a student housing community, offers apartment-style student housing at the Batavia campus.
SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship. Additional information about GCC is available at www.genesee.edu.
SUNY Genesee Athletics: 2023-2024 GCC Athletic Review
SUNY Genesee International Students: GCC Internal Student flyer
Special Programs we offer:
1. AAS Business and Commerce: Fashion Business, Fashion Design
2. AAS Business and Commerce: Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
3. AAS Health Care: Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care,
Veterinary Technology
4. AAS Information Technology: Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity Systems
5. AAS Sports and Physical Education: Physical Education Studies, Sports Management
Demographics
| 4400 | Total Enrollment |
| 4400 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 100 | International Student Enrollment |
| 1686 | Male |
| 2603 | Female |
| 14:1 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 68 | Faculty: Full-Time |
| 105 | Faculty: Part-Time |
| 29 | Countries Represented |
| Top 5 | Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, Brazil, Bangladesh |
English as a Second Language Program and Services
SUNY Genesee Community College offers ESL classes to currently admitted students in all semesters – Fall, Spring, and Summer
International Student Housing Options
International Students often live at SUNY Genesee Community College’s College Village: https://gccvillage.com/
There are options for off-campus housing and home stays.
There is a bus that services the Genesee Community College campus: https://www.myrts.com/GCC
Collaborative Programs
SUNY Genesee Community College students are eligible to study abroad through SUNY Study Abroad: https://www.suny.edu/studyabroad/
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
International Students – Genesee Community College
Financial Aid
SUNY Genesee Scholarships: Scholarships – Genesee Community College
Jenny Weatherall (jsweatherall@genesee.edu)
Kathryn E. Fredericks (kefredericks@genesee.edu)
International students are not eligible for Financial Aid since it is funded by the federal government for U.S. Citizens. There are some scholarships available through the Foundation that international students can apply for. The scholarships are not guaranteed and will not offset the funding required for acceptance. There are also some athletic scholarships available for lacrosse. SUNY Genesee Community College accepts OSAP and Nova Scotia from Canada.
Student Activities and Campus Life
Campus Life at SUNY Genesee Community College includes Athletics, Intramurals, Clubs, and Campus Employment:
