Open House will provide information about academic programs, internship opportunities, student services, admission, financial aid, residence life, athletics and recreation, and much more.
Experiencing our campus in person is the best way to learn about all SUNY New Paltz has to offer. Student Ambassadors can answer your questions from a current student’s perspective.
The difference in lifetime earnings between those with a bachelor's degree and those without averages $1 million or more. College is an investment in yourself, and a bachelor’s degree is the key that unlocks the investment’s full potential.
Schools & Programs
In just five years, students can satisfy the requirements for both a bachelor degree in business and an MBA! Please visit the Undergraduate Catalog for more information.
School of Education undergraduates enjoy an 85.8% pass rate on the highly rigorous performance-based edTPA certification exams.
Nationally accredited programs in art education, art history, art studio, music, and theatre arts are taught by dedicated faculty who bring decades of experience in creative work, performance, and independent scholarship in the classroom.
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides most of the general education curriculum for all students. We prepare LA&S majors for an array of careers, as well as graduate and professional education.
The School of Science & Engineering prides itself in offering opportunities for hands-on undergraduate research, supported by the kinds of modern research facilities found at large universities.
Allow qualified students to begin taking coursework for Master's degree or graduate certificate as an undergraduate student thereby saving time and money. Accepted students commence their graduate studies at undergraduate tuition rates during their senior year. In specific cases, students may attain their master's degree in as little as one year after finishing their bachelor's degree.
SUNY New Paltz offers more than 50 exceptional graduate programs in business, education, computer science, engineering, fine arts, music therapy, and the liberal arts for students who have the equivalent of a 4-year baccalaureate degree.
New Paltz News
All are invited to celebrate, reminisce, and reflect on their time and experiences at the University Oct. 16-18
Dive into stories about alumni helping combat food insecurity, Psychology as our #1 major, an inside look at the planetarium, and so much more
SUNY New Paltz continued a run of strong performances in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of U.S. colleges and universities, tying at No. 6 in the Northeast among public universities, and climbing in lists of Best In-State Value and Best Colleges for Veterans.
Our Rankings
A highly successful retention and completion program, the Scholar’s Mentorship Program develops a community of scholars and leaders who benefit from specialized courses, academic enrichment and tutoring, personalized peer and faculty mentorship, scholarships, career guidance, and special events, all of which contribute to an environment of inclusive excellence, belonging and high levels of degree completion and career success.
SUNY’s Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) is a comprehensive academic support program designed to help students complete their academic journey to a bachelor’s degree within two years (transfer) or four years (freshmen).
It is our privilege to support and guide military service members, veterans, and dependents during their higher education journey. We are committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of all our students.
The Honors Program experience will seek to develop and intensify skills from a conceptual point of view in a diverse multidisciplinary analytical environment that nurtures independent thinking, creativity, respect and social responsibility.
Upcoming Events
Join us to explore emerging approaches to trauma response, responder well-being, and community recovery, while gaining insight from both evidence-based practice and lived experience.
SUNY New Paltz is proud of the traditions it has created, and Alumni Reunion is one that the entire campus looks forward to each year. All are invited to celebrate, reminisce, and reflect on their time and experiences at the University.
Join us on Reunion Weekend as we celebrate a new capital campaign for the future of SUNY New Paltz
The School of Science and Engineering hosts this series of lectures on major topics of current scientific interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). These lectures, each designed for a general scientific audience, are given by recognized scholars from around the country.
