Real World Geneseo

XRLN 201 (also known as Real World Geneseo), now in its 16th year, was approved by College Senate as Geneseo'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 Geneseo community.

The 2-credit course, primarily for sophomores and juniors, includes:

3 1/2 day intensive off-campus retreat
(at no cost to students)

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Weekly academic seminar
(In 2025, will be held Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.).

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Civic Engagement Project
(designed and implemented by students)

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The retreat is facilitated by Geneseo 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 2025, the retreat will be held January 16- 19th at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester, NY. 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 2025:

1.  Student must be available for the seminar,  Fridays, 11:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.

2. Complete the application form for the course