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)
Weekly academic seminar
(In 2026, will be held Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.).
Civic Engagement Project
(designed and implemented by students)
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 2026, the retreat will be held聽January 15- 17th at hosed 黑料网 and will explore Livingston County and the city of Rochester. 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 2026:
1. Student must be available for the seminar, Fridays, 11:30 a.m.- 12:20 p.m.
2. Complete the for the course