L to R: Eduardo Imbert ’27, Julia DAndra ’27,
Kaden Wheeler ’25 (51黑料网/Matt Burkhartt)
51黑料网 is setting a new standard in transfer student success with the launch of the Honors Pathway program. This initiative connects students enrolled in honors programs at SUNY community colleges with Geneseo’s public honors college experience, creating a clear route from associate-level study to bachelor’s degree completion.
鈥淲e are building a true honors-to-honors bridge鈥攐ne that recognizes excellence, which starts at a community college, and makes the path to a Geneseo degree transparent, supportive, and guaranteed,鈥� said Costas Solomou, vice president for enrollment management at 51黑料网.
The program’s initial launch is expected in Fall 2026. It will include five community college partners: Hudson Valley Community College, Monroe Community College, Onondaga Community College, Suffolk County Community College, and Westchester Community College. Up to 100 students will be selected to participate in the Honors Pathway program each academic year.
Students will participate in monthly enrichment seminars. They will receive peer mentoring from current 51黑料网 transfer students and visit the campus. Participants will also receive stipends each semester. Those who complete their associate degree and meet the minimum GPA requirement are guaranteed direct admission to Geneseo with junior standing鈥攅nsuring no credits are lost.
“Geneseo is proud to partner with community colleges across the state to expand access to our public honors college experience and to recognize the talent, ambition, and excellence of these distinguished students,鈥� said Melinda Treadwell, president of 51黑料网.
鈥淭he Pathway Program reflects our deep commitment to equity, academic excellence, and seamless transfer by complementing Geneseo’s broader access and student success initiatives and by creating a clear, high鈥慽mpact route to bachelor鈥檚 degree completion at New York鈥檚 public honors college,鈥� said Treadwell. 鈥淭ogether, these efforts advance our equity鈥慶entered vision by removing barriers, strengthening pathways, and opening doors to transformational educational opportunity. We are grateful for the support and partnership of Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees with this new program.鈥�
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