| Faculty/Program | Exchange & Visiting Programs | ||
| City | New Paltz | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Website | www.newpaltz.edu |
| Academic calendar | https://www3.newpaltz.edu/calendars/academic/ | ||
| Course guide |
Example of courses offered during specific semesters https://www.newpaltz.edu/classes/ All course descriptions https://www.newpaltz.edu/ugc/ucourses.html NOTE: the department of Digital Media & Journalism is NOT open to exchange and visiting. |
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Official airport pick-up* On campus move-in Orientation begins |
January 15, 2026 January 15, 2026 January 16, 2026 |
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| Start classes Spring 2026 | January 21, 2026 | ||
| Spring Break 2026 | March 30 - April 3, 2026 | ||
| End classes Spring 2026 (final exams included) |
May 15, 2026 | ||
| Residence Halls close | May 16, 2026 at 10:00am | ||
| Language of instruction | English | ||
| English as a Second Language program | https://www.newpaltz.edu/esl/ |
| Nomination & Application deadline Spring 2026 |
September 15, 2025 - nomination deadline October 15, 2025 - applications deadline We use a rolling admissions policy, earlier you complete application, earlier we will make acceptance decisions. (unless we have agreed to a different date, we will try to accommodate) |
| Application procedure |
Partner sends nominated students names and emails to SUNY New Paltz. We send application link to students (and cc your office).
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| Visa requirements | J-1 Exchange visitor visa is required (unless student has a valid US passport). |
| Student accommodation |
It is strongly recommended that exchange students live-on campus in our Residence Halls during their time here https://www.newpaltz.edu/reslife/ The university is not involved with off-campus housing. |
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| Meal plan options | https://newpaltzcas.com/meal-plans/ | ||
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English Proficiency needed for academic courses
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TOEFL iBT 80 IELTS 6.5 Or you can come and take English as a Second Language Classes too! |
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| Testimonials from former exchange and visiting | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7impfRkkqpU | ||
| Latest information on COVID-19 and SUNY New Paltz | https://www.newpaltz.edu/coronavirus-info/ | ||
| Campus tour video | https://www.youvisit.com/tour/newpaltz/80081?pl=v&m_prompt=1 | ||
| Grades used at New Paltz | https://www.newpaltz.edu/registrar/grades.html | ||
| Campus map | https://www.newpaltz.edu/map/ | ||
| College fees |
https://www.newpaltz.edu/student_accounts/fees_desc.html (exchange students do not pay tuition, but will pay other fees, room, meal plan, etc.) |
| Tuition |
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$9,180 (waived for exchange) Estimated Exchange student costs: |
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| Activity Fee | $110 (waived for exchange) | |||
| Athletic Fee | $250 (waived for exchange) | |||
| Technology Fee | $240 (waived for exchange) | |||
| Program Sponsor funds (SUNY New Paltz): | $9,780 (Total of amount waived above) | |||
| Food Service / Meal Plan | $2,960 | |||
| Room Rent | $5,880 | |||
| College Fee | $30 | |||
| Health Center Fee | $170 | |||
| Health Insurance | $900 | |||
| *Books | $660 | |||
| *Personal Expenses | $1,780 | |||
| **Orientation Fee | $150 | |||
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Total: *costs that are not billable **one time fee |
$12,530 USD estimated costs and fees
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If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Pollard, Inbound Exchange/Visiting Student Advisor:
Email: pollardj@newpaltz.edu
Alternate: international@newpaltz.edu
Office Phone: +1-845-257-2903
Whatsapp: +1-845-591-4682
Meetings available upon request in MS Teams and Webex.
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
845-257-SUNY (7869)
877-MY-NP-411 (toll free)