The basic requirement for admission is a high school degree and a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or an 85% grade average or higher).
Checklist
*Full admission requires the submission of official transcripts and test scores. If you are admitted to the undergraduate program, you must request official copies of your transcripts and test scores be sent by courier to:
International Undergraduate Admission
State University of New York at New Paltz
Van den berg Hall, Suite 201
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York 12561
USA
An official transcript (documentation of a student's permanent academic record including the courses that have been completed and the marks that have been received for those courses). If your school or national education department does not provide transcripts, please provide a certified record of the courses and examinations taken, this would include Government Examination certificates (such as GCSE-"O" Level, IGCSE, and “A" Level). You must submit official secondary/high school transcripts - in the original language and in a translated English version.
** The essay that is a required part of the SUNY Supplemental Application or the Common Application is acceptable. You may also use the SUNY International Applicant Essay form - form for your essay. You may choose any topic for your autobiographical essay.
*** A letter of recommendation from an academic teacher or school counselor.
If you were admitted and attended a college/university (inside or outside of the US) you are considered a transfer student.
The basic requirement for admission is a high school degree and a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.
Checklist
*We recommend that transfer students obtain an evaluation of your non-US university transcript(s) from a credential evaluation service that is a member in good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES). You can visit naces.org for information about these services.
**You must also submit your high school transcript in both the original language and a translated English version if you have less than 45 completed college credits.
Transfer Admission to Specific Majors
Transfer applicants with less than 45 completed credits may either apply to a major or apply as "Undeclared."
However, transfer applicants with 45 or more completed credits must apply directly to a major program. "Undeclared" is not a choice" in this case. Many majors have specific admission requirements.*
Please review the requirements below for your intended major:
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Art |
A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a successful portfolio review** |
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Visual Arts Education |
A minimum of a 3.0 and a successful portfolio review** |
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Music |
A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a successful music audition/interview** |
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Theatre Arts |
A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a successful theatre audition/interview** |
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Adolescence Education |
A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in English Composition I and II. |
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Adolescence Education - Mathematics |
the above, plus "B-" or better in either Calculus I or Calculus II. |
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Biology |
A minimum GPA of 2.75 and must have completed General Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, and Pre-Calculus. |
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Business (all programs) |
A minimum GPA of 2.75; applicants must have completed English Composition I and II, Microeconomics or Macroeconomics and completion of a SUNY General Education mathematics course. |
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Communication Disorders |
A minimum GPA of 3.0. |
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Early Childhood/Childhood Education |
A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in English Composition I and II. |
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Early Childhood/Childhood Education - Biology Concentration |
A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in English Composition I and II, and must have completed General Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, and Pre-Calculus. |
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Early Childhood/Childhood Education - Mathematics |
A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in English Composition I and II, and a "B-" or better in either Calculus I or Introduction to Proof. |
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Mathematics |
A minimum GPA of 2.75 and grade of "B-" or better in Calculus I or a grade of "B-" or better in Calculus II. |
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Psychology |
A minimum GPA of 2.75, a “C” or better in General Psychology and completion of a SUNY General Education mathematics course with a "C" or better. |
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All majors within the School of Science & Engineering |
The passing completion of Pre-Calculus. |
*SUNY New Paltz reserves the right to change admission criteria for specific majors without notice.
**Students will receive information from admissions regarding portfolio submission, audition, or interview instructions.
December 1 for Spring semester (January start)
Art Portfolios - December 15
May 1* for Fall semester (August start)
Art Portfolios - May 15
*the Fall deadline may be extended for non-art majors on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY New Paltz reserves the right to alter application due dates without notice.
Prospective international students for whom English is not the native language, and any applicant whose undergraduate degree is from a country where English is not the main language of instruction, are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency.
Review the chart below for methods of demonstrating language proficiency:
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TOEFL iBT |
80 |
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IELTS |
6.5 |
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PTE Academic |
58 |
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Duolingo English Test along with a review your video and written statement. |
105 |
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SAT (Reading and Writing) |
550 |
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ACT |
24-36 |
Conditional Admission
The Haggerty English Language Pathway Program
Students applying to undergraduate programs* at SUNY New Paltz may be admitted without proof of English proficiency if they meet all other admissions standards. Upon arrival, these students will be tested and placed into academic or ESL courses as needed. These students will be:
Visit www.newpaltz.edu/esl for more information, or contact the Haggerty English Language Program at 845-257-3595 but phone or esl@newpaltz.edu by email.
| Tuition | $17,998 |
| University fees and health insurance+ | $3,600 |
| Dormitory housing and dining hall meals | $15,152 |
| Billable Total* | $36,750 |
| Estimate of personal expenses and books | $4,590 |
| I-20 Total** | $41,340 |
Students will receive their bill to their hawkmail.newpaltz.edu account close to orientation, and can pay upon arrival. Methods of acceptable payment can be found here on the Student Accounts website.
#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship
SUNY New Paltz is proud to offer the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship, which recognizes promising international students with a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding. SUNY New Paltz will select two first-year undergraduate international students to receive an annual, renewable scholarship to cover 50% of their tuition beginning in the Fall 2021 semester.
Other Opportunities
There are also some scholarships for current students studying at SUNY New Paltz, depending on the program or eligibility. Visit your program's department website or speak with your advisor during your studies after you arrive for more information.
Congratulations on your admission to SUNY New Paltz!
You have made the decision to advance yourself academically and professionally, and now the next step is to confirm your enrollment for the semester.
Please visit the International Student Services page to complete your next steps:
Don't forget to send these documents to international@newpaltz.edu:
Note about Financial Documentation:
US Citizenship and Immigration Services requires evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of an international student's academic program. Official financial/bank statements indicating sufficient funds are required to support one's education at SUNY New Paltz for a period of at least one year.
Bank statements amounts should total no less than $38,858.00 USD, to cover all school fees, as well as additional books, supplies and personal expenses. Financial documentation must be in English and must be in United States Dollars (USD) or shown at the applicable conversion rate.
Submit the SUNY Foreign Student Financial Form with copies of financial documents verifying the availability of funding for undergraduate study in the United States to intadmissions@newpaltz.edu. After we receive this and verify it, we will send you the I-20 document needed for your visa interview via DHL Express, and your SEVIS ID number and DHL tracking number will be sent to you by email.
Office Phone: +1 (845) 257-3595
Whatsapp: +1 (845) 419-8129
Email for application questions: intadmissions@newpaltz.edu
Email for I-20/Orientation questions: international@newpaltz.edu
Mailing Address:
International Undergraduate Admission
State University of New York at New Paltz
Van den berg Hall, Suite 201
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York, 12561
USA
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