To be eligible to study abroad, all students must: 

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing at time of application and participation. 
• Be a currently matriculated student at a SUNY campus, unless expressly indicated otherwise.
• Have completed a year of full-time college study, unless expressly indicated otherwise. 
• Cannot study abroad prior to complete a semester of full-time study at their home institution.
• Complete a semester of full-time study immediately prior to applying to study abroad. 
• Complete a semester of full-time study immediately prior to studying abroad.  
• Meet all program specific requirements. 

First-year students: 

• Are not eligible to study abroad during their first year, except for specifically designated programs for first-year students. 

Transfer students:  

• Who have completed an Associate’s Degree may apply to study abroad for their second semester of study for select programs but not a year-long program. 
• Must complete a semester of full-time study at their home institution prior to studying abroad on any SUNY New Paltz program. 
• Must complete a year of full-time study at SUNY New Paltz or their home institution prior to studying abroad for a semester, except for students with an Associate's Degree. 
• Must meet all other eligibility requirements.  

All of the above criteria applies to students enrolled at SUNY New Paltz and all other institutions. The above criteria does not constitute the entire requirements for studying abroad and may change without notice. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in the rescission of approval to study abroad.