I've Applied - What Happens Next?
Is my application complete?
A complete transfer application is:
- Your application.
- Your official college transcript(s).
Do I have to declare a major now?
- If you have completed 45 or more credits, you must declare a major when you apply. Undeclared is not an option for you.
- If you have completed 45 or more credits and did not list a major on your application, you must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at www.newpaltz.edu/admissions and inform us of your intended major.
- Applicants fail to do this may not have their applications reviewed.
I have completed less than 45 college credits. Do I need to send anything else?
Yes.
- Your official high school transcript.
- Your official SAT/ACT test score report (can be part of your high school transcript).
Once this information is received, we will make an admission decision.
There's a gap in my college education. Do I need to account for this?
Yes.
- Submit a written applicant resume, accounting for your activities during this time.
- If you attended another college(s), you must submit an official transcript (s).
I'm applying as an EOP transfer student. Is there anything else I need to do?
- You must send in the EOP Transfer Verification Form *, completed by your previous college.
I'm a Fine and Performing Arts applicant. What do I need to do?
- Art and Visual Arts Education applicants must submit a portfolio as part of the admission process.
Go to www.newpaltz.edu/art/transferportfoliofinal.pdf for art portfolio requirements, submission instructions and review dates.
- Music applicants must participate in an audition/interview.
Go to www.newpaltz.edu/music/admissions.html for music audition/interview requirements and dates.
- Theatre Arts applicants must participate in an audition/interview.
Go to www.newpaltz.edu/theatre/admissions.html for theatre audition/interview requirements and dates.
A 2.75 GPA is the minimum for admission consideration.
Are there different admission criteria for different programs?
Yes. Please read carefully.
- Art - Minimum 2.75 GPA and a successful portfolio review
- Visual Arts Education - Minimum 3.0 GPA and a successful portfolio review.
- Music - Minimum 2.75 GPA and a successful music audition/interview.
- Theatre Arts - Minimum 2.75 GPA and a successful theatre audition/interview.
- Childhood Education - Minimum 2.75 PGA.
- Early Childhood Education - Minimum 2.75 GPA.
- Adolescence Education - Minimum 2.75 GPA and a "B" or better in English Composition I & II.
- Communication Disorders - Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Psychology - Minimum 2.75 GPA and a minimum grade of "C" in General Psychology.
I've got some low grades in some courses. Will they transfer?
- Courses with grades of "C-"or better will transfer.
When will I get an evaluation of my credits?
- A preliminary evaluation of all credits will be mailed to all accepted applicants.
Who determines which credits apply to my major?
- The individual academic department will award academic credit for the major.
Can I see transfer course equivalencies?
When can I register for classes?
- You must first send in the Pre-Enrollment Deposit. This will create your student record.
- You are required to attend a one-day Course Registration/Orientation session, during which you will be able to develop your schedule and register for classes.
- Information about Course Registration/Orientation will be sent with your acceptance letter.
Are there any deadlines?
Yes, complete applications must be received at New Paltz by:
- Fall - April 1*
- Spring - November 1*
*The college reserves the right to close admission at any time without prior notification.
What about on-campus housing?
- At the present time, we cannot offer on-campus housing to transfer students.
More questions?
Please feel free to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
- Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Telephone: (845) 257-3200, menu option #2
- Fax: (845) 257-3209
- Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu
