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After You've Applied - Transfer

I’ve applied…What happens next?

Is my application complete?

A complete transfer application is:

  • Your application for admission

  • Your official college transcript(s)

Can I check the status of my application?

 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 (admissions@newpaltz.edu) and inform us of your intended major.

  • If you fail to do this, your application will not be 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 or 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.

  • You must submit a written statement, accounting for your activities during this time.
  • If you attended another college(s), you must submit an official transcript(s).

An important note:

New Paltz Admission uses e-mail as its official method of communication.  In order to assure that you receive all communications related to your application, please make sure the e-mail address that you provided on your application is correct.  Please add SUNY New Paltz to your address book to avoid e-mails from newpaltz.edu being sent to spam folders. 

I’m applying as an EOP transfer student. Is there anything else I need to do? 

You must submit 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 Art Education applicants must submit a portfolio as part of the application process. Click here for more infomation. 

  • Music applicants must participate in an audition/interview. Click here for more infomation.

  • Theatre Arts applicants must participate in an audition/interview. Go to theatre audition/interview requirements and deadlines. (Fall semester enrollment only)

Are there any deadlines?

 Yes, complete applications must be received at New Paltz by:

  • Fall Enrollment                              April 1
  • Fall Art/Visual Art Education          March 15
  • Spring Enrollment                         December 1
  • Spring Art/Visual Art Education    October 15

 The College reserves the right to close admission at any time without prior notification.

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.

  • Theare Arts – Minimum 2.75 GPA and a successful theare audition/interview.(Fall semester enrollment only)

  • Secondary (Adolescence) Education – Minimum 2.75 GPA and a “B” or better in both English Composition I and II.

  • Communication Disorders – Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • 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-“ will transfer, but not into the major program.

When will I get an evaluation of my credits.

A preliminary evaluation of all credits will be made available 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?

Go to:

Transfer Credit Equivalencies

When can I register for classes?

  • You must first submit your 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.

 What about on-campus housing?

There is no on-campus housing for 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