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International student application process

 

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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 

  1. Online application through the Commonapp.org or applySUNY 
  2. $50 application fee 
  3. Official high school transcripts and mark sheets* 
  4. Local and state board scores, if available 
  5. Admission essay (personal statement)** 
  6. 1 letter of recommendation*** 
  7. Proof of English language proficiency 

*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.

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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 

  1. Official college/university transcripts from all institutions attended 
  2. Foreign Course Evaluation* 
  3. Official high school transcripts** 
  4. Proof of English language proficiency 

*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.

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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: 

Art 

A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a successful portfolio review** 

Visual Arts Education 

A minimum of a 3.0 and a successful portfolio review** 

Music 

A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a successful music audition/interview** 

Theatre Arts 

A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a successful theatre audition/interview** 

Adolescence Education 

A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in English Composition I and II. 

Adolescence Education - Mathematics 

the above, plus "B-" or better in either Calculus I or Calculus II. 

Biology 

A minimum GPA of 2.75 and must have completed General Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II, and Pre-Calculus. 

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. 

Communication Disorders 

A minimum GPA of 3.0. 

Early Childhood/Childhood Education 

A minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “B” or better in English Composition I and II. 

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. 

Early Childhood/Childhood Education - Mathematics  
Concentration 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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: 

TOEFL iBT 

80 

IELTS 

6.5

PTE Academic 

58 

SAT (Reading and Writing)    

550 

English Composition I and II  

Grade of a B or better

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: 

  • issued an Undergraduate Pathway I-20 from SUNY New Paltz. The I-20 will indicate that the student is not yet proficient in English and that she or he will be tested for proficiency upon arrival. 
  • eligible to enroll in an academic course if they are placed in our advanced levels and meet the required criteria. 
  • eligible to undertake a full-time program of degree study upon completion of the Haggerty English Language Program (HELP) or upon achieving the required proficiency based on TOEFL or IELTS test scores. 
  • invited to the Summer 5-week HELP program. This optional program is a way to get a head start on developing language proficiency. 

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 $18,000
University fees and health insurance+ $4,210
Dormitory housing and dining hall meals $16,280
Billable Total* $38,490
Estimate of personal expenses and books  $4,930
I-20 Total** $43,420

*Tuition and fees for the 2023 are estimated and subject to change at any time. See current fees here.

**$43,420 USD is required to document for issuance of I-20 for student visa. This amount reflects all school fees, as well as personal expenses, books, and supplies and the potential for increase in some fees ($4,930).

+Foreign student health insurance fee includes coverage for 12 months. Students will be reimbursed for unused time.

How to pay

Students will receive their bill to their New Paltz Outlook 365 e-mail account during the first week of classes. Information about billing and payments can be found on the Student Accounts website here.


#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 semester. 

Apply today!

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:

  1. Steps to Enrollment
    Pre-Enrollment Deposit, health forms, airport pick-up request
  2. Applying for an F1 Student Visa
    How-to instructions and advice

Don't forget to send these documents to intadmissions@newpaltz.edu:

  • Copy of Valid Passport (photo page only)
  • Official transcript and test scores
  • Financial Documentation

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 $41,680.00 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.eduAfter 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
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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