Newly Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance for admission to the Graduate School at SUNY New Paltz. You have made the decision to advance yourself academically and professionally.
Securing Your Spot
Deposit
To accept our offer of admission, log into your admissions applicant portal now and submit the $100 deposit required to secure your spot in the program. The $100 deposit is non-refundable and is applied to your first semester's tuition expenses.
Advising
Once you pay your deposit, you may contact your faculty advisor. During the summer, you may contact your Department Chair or Graduate Coordinator to select courses and obtain clearance to register for classes. You may find the contact information for any faculty member in our Online Faculty/Staff Directory.
Resolving a Condition of Admission
Work with your advisor to resolve any academic conditions in your admission letter. Sue Ugricich in the Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies will finalize your admission once all conditions have been met. If you have any questions, email gradstudies@newpaltz.edu.
Student Portal & Registration
SUNY New Paltz's student portal my.newpaltz.edu, is where you will register for classes and access your progress report. The progress report will list the courses that are required for your program, as well as, indicate your progress towards degree completion.
Getting Ready for the Semester
Email
A New Paltz email account will be generated for you upon course registration. To access your campus email, click the Office 365 link under Resources at the top of the SUNY New Paltz website. Check your New Paltz email account regularly, or have your messages forwarded to a personal account.
All correspondence, including student invoices, will be made via your New Paltz Email account.
ID Card
All students must present a valid ID card to access campus buildings or use the library. You may purchase your $20 ID card online by visiting: https://services.jsatech.com/index.php?cid=87 and following the prompts.
Card Services is located in the Student Union Building, room 64 and is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call them at 845-257-3034 if you have questions.
Health Forms
All students must provide proof of immunization for mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) and submit the meningitis information response form. For more information regarding our immunization requirements, the meningitis law, and to download the appropriate forms, please visit the Student Health Center’s website.
Books
You may purchase your books online from the Campus Bookstore. Click on Textbooks and input your Student ID number and the system will show you which books are required for each course. Call the bookstore at (845) 257-3050 if you have any questions.
Parking
All students planning to use the parking facilities must obtain a parking hangtag from the Parking Office in Wooster Hall, room 114. Parking permit applications may be downloaded from their website.
Navigating Your First Semester
Dining on Campus
Review our dining web page to see which campus dining facilities are open at any time of the day.
Join Us
Join our online community of graduate students on our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts. Receive updates regarding graduate school news, funding opportunities, and events that will guide you through your graduate studies with us.
Online Resources
The Graduate Studies website offers you a number of resources ranging from access to student forms, funding opportunities, staff contact information, and links to the Graduate Catalog. The Catalog outlines academic policies and procedures for graduate students, tuition rates and financial aid.
Library
The Sojourner Truth Library provides you access to a large collection of physical books and research materials, computers to access online research, multimedia research, and research librarians to assist you. You must have your student ID card and be current on your tuition to check out books. You may find information on the library here.
Once more, congratulations on your acceptance. Good luck with your studies. Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies at (845) 257-3947 or gradstudies@newpaltz.edu for further assistance.
Congratulations on your acceptance for admission to the Graduate School at SUNY New Paltz. You have made the decision to advance yourself academically and professionally.
Please visit the International Student Services page for important next-step information, also outlined below.
As an international student, you are required to submit additional documents to receive your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. You will need this document prior to scheduling your F-1 (student) visa interview at your local consulate.
Log into your applicant portal to upload documents your financial documents (information below). Completing this prior to your acceptance will help ensure issuance of your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility is not delayed. You can also upload them after you have been accepted, but your I-20 cannot be issued until the documents have been uploaded and reviewed.
Please only upload the documents to your application portal. You do not need to email these separately. The I-20 can only be issued after you are accepted by your academic program.
Bank Statement Requirements:
- Bank Statement and/or Bank letter on official bank letterhead must be issued within the last 6 months. The bank statement must show available funds for 1-year of study. If you are unsure of the amount you must document, please contact us at international@newpaltz.edu to confirm.
- Funding can be from personal savings, family, or a sponsor. You may have multiple sources of funding.
- If the funds are not in your name, please read and complete the International Student Financial Statement and upload it with supporting documentation. If you have multiple sponsors, please have each fill out a separate copy of this form.
- Make sure to keep a set of original financial documents for when you apply for your F-1 visa.
If you have questions about the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, or F-1 status, or if you intend to attend SUNY New Paltz on a different immigration status, please contact us at international@newpaltz.edu.
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Your enrollment process is nearly complete. Your final steps are to:
- Log into your applicant portal and complete the Decision Reply Form
- Submit your enrollment deposit of $100, which is applied toward your first term's tuition.
- Connect with your advisor to build your schedule.
- Register for classes. Students will receive instructions via email about how and when they will register for classes depending on their academic program.
Please review these important pre-arrival documents and information:
Definition
Students enrolled in an Accelerated Pathway (AP) major are seeking to earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in an accelerated format. Review our current list of programs here: https://catalog.newpaltz.edu/graduate/five-year-masters-plan/
Advisor Assignments
These students apply to the AP program as an undergraduate and are assigned an undergraduate major advisor and a graduate program advisor.
Progress Report
Students are assigned a specific AP major and progress report upon major declaration. Students and advisors may preview this major plan using the "What If" option in Degree Works.
Academic Standing Restrictions
A cumulative GPA of less than 3.0 in graduate-level courses taken in the undergraduate portion of an accelerated pathway program precludes the student’s good standing. Students with a GPA of 2.75 to 2.99 are strongly advised to reconsider continuing into the graduate program. Students with a GPA below 2.75 may not continue into the graduate program.
All SUNY New Paltz master's and post-master's degree students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout their program of study. After each spring and fall semester, the Office of Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies reviews the academic standing of all registered graduate students. Students with an academic standing issue are notified via email and are assigned a Remediation Plan through Starfish.
Academic Standing Protocol
- Meet with your Advisor
Your advisor has been notified of your academic standing issue. It is imperative that you connect with your advisor to strategize how you will improve your academic performance and raise your cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Meet with the Graduate Dean
During this meeting, Assistant Dean Shock will review your academic progress, conduct a GPA calculation, and discuss your options for improving your GPA. After this meeting, AD Shock will collaborate with your advisor to develop an Academic Standing Remediation Plan.
- Sign your Academic Review & Remediation Plan
You will receive an email alerting you that your personalized AS Remediation Plan is ready for your review. Schedule an appointment to review the plan with AD Shock and ask questions if needed. Once signed, Graduate Studies will upload a copy of the finalized plan to Starfish and share it with the student and the advisor.
Academic Standing Follow-Up
Faculty instructors of graduate students on academic probation complete a mid-semester survey of their students’ progress. Students must:
- Meet with your Advisor
Connect with your advisor to discuss your mid-semester progress and feedback for your instructors.
- Meet with the Dean
After meeting with your advisor, schedule an academic standing follow-up meeting with Assistant Dean Shock to discuss your progress thus far. After this meeting, AD Shock will follow up with your advisor to determine if a change to your AS Remediation Plan is needed.
- Sign your mid-semester evaluation
If a revision is needed, you will receive an email alerting you that your revised AS Remediation Plan is ready for your review. Schedule an appointment to review the plan and ask questions if needed. Once signed, Graduate Studies will upload a copy of the revised plan to Starfish and share it with the student and the advisor.
