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Thinking about studying art at SUNY New Paltz? Come visit us!

There are plenty of ways to come see our campus and state-of-the-art studios as you carefully consider where to pursue your creative studies.

Register for a Campus Tour

Sign up for a guided, 90-minute trek across our beautiful campus. After the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor. You can also sign up for an information session designed to give you more insight into what it means to be a New Paltz student.

 

Attend an Open House

Learn about academic programs, internship opportunities, student services, and much more. Department specific tours—including our Department of Art facilities!—are available. 

Registration is now open for Fall 2025 Open House on Saturday, Oct. 25. Sign up now

 

Join us for Accepted Student Day

You've been accepted to study art at New Paltz—now what? Let us help you cement your decision at our Accepted Student Day events on March 21 and April 18, 2026! Our faculty are eager to show you around and answer all your questions. 

 

Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

Explore the campus in a fully immersive 360-degree experience, including inside looks at the Department of Art's various locations (Fine Arts Building, Smiley Arts Building, the Dorsky Museum, Old Library, and more).

 

Request an Individual Tour

If you are an accepted student and unable to attend a formal open house event, please contact us to arrange an individual tour of the Department of Art facilities. We know how important this decision is for you and your family, and our dedicated and knowledgeable staff are here to guide you.