This page is your launch-pad for getting connected to the technology resources available to Geneseo students. Please contact CIT if you have any questions or need assistance with your computer or other device on campus.

Purchasing a Laptop

Computer Requirements for Students

SUNY Geneseo requires all students to bring a Windows or Macintosh laptop computer to Geneseo. This document lists minimum and recommended Windows and Macintosh laptop configurations, provides information about additional considerations, and contains other helpful links

Connecting a Computer to the Network

Personal Computer Preparing your for the Geneseo Network

These steps are a must to keep your computer, as well as Geneseo resources, protected from Internet viruses, computer worms, and operating system vulnerabilities. 

Wireless at Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo offers wireless network access across campus for your computer and mobile devices.  The campus wireless network is based on IEEE 802.11 technology, also called "WiFi." This standard allows us to provide networking to computers over radio frequencies in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. 

Ethernet Connecting In Your Room

How to connect a device to the network via ethernet in the residential halls.

Configuring Other Devices

Mobile Devices at Geneseo

Learn about Geneseo's Mobile Website and configuring your mobile device to our wireless network, Geneseo email, and Google Calendar.

Gaming Consoles in the Residence Halls

This FAQ answers questions you might have about connection your gaming system on campus.

Additional Services for Students

software.geneseo.edu

All Geneseo students can download Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and other academic software for free. Software can also be run in our Geneseo Virtual Lab without needing to install anything.

Getting Started: Printing at Geneseo

Students have access to printing in most academic buildings, Fraser Library, and MacVittie College Union.

my.geneseo.edu

myGeneseo is your campus connection to email, student balances, KnightWeb, campus news and events, and more.

NY-Alert

Sign up for NY-ALERT via KnightWeb to receive Geneseo related emergency notifications through email, phone, and text messaging.

Brightspace Student Guide

This online interactive learning center provides students with access to some course materials, communication tools and more.

CIT Self Help

Ask CIT!

Need help? Type in a keyword below to find the right guide.

Self Help guides are designed to assist users in getting started with CIT services and supported applications. This page includes the most frequently used guides for faculty, staff, and students. To browse the entire list of guides, visit the CIT Self Help Index.

If you want to delve deeper into a topic, consider taking a course on LinkedIn Learning. To learn how to keep up with service interruptions, planned outages, and the CIT news, see our doc on Staying Informed.

Student Access Computer Labs

Info on the policies for using Geneseo computer labs and computer lab locations

Google Workspace for Education at Geneseo

Google Apps for Education is available to all Geneseo students, faculty, and staff. Google Apps online services provide productivity and collaboration tools accessible from any Internet connection.

Geneseo Mobile App

The Geneseo Mobile app provides access to resources like class schedules, registration, billing, meal plan balances, notifications, online directory, events, news, campus map, and more. It can also help you find other apps recommended for Geneseo students. Search for “Geneseo Mobile” on the Google Play Store or Apple's app store and add it today.

LinkedIn Learning Training Library

Geneseo students, faculty and staff have FREE access to the entire LinkedIn Learning training library (over 7,500 courses, and more are added every week) through Geneseo's site license.

Additional CIT Resources

CIT Webpage

The main CIT Webpage. 

CIT Policies and Procedures

A list of CIT Policies and Procedures

CIT on Twitter

CIT's Twitter feed.  Stay on top of system outages, phishing warnings, and other happenings here.