Transfer Admission 2010
- Who does New Paltz consider a transfer student?
- What would I need to get in?
- Must I apply directly to a major?
- Are the admission requirements the same for every major?
- What majors require more for admission?
- Can I see transfer course equivalencies?
- How do I apply?
- What paperwork do I submit?
- Are there application deadlines?
- What is considered a Completed Application?
- Does New Paltz accept EOP, HEOP, or SEEK transfer students?
- When will I receive a preliminary evaluation of my credits?
- Are transfer students guaranteed housing? (updated)
- Can I schedule a personal interview?
- Can I visit the Campus?
- How can I contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission?
Who does New Paltz consider a transfer student?
A student who has taken course work at an accredited college after high school graduation is considered a transfer student.
- Less than 45 completed credits - 2.75 GPA plus your high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores.
- More than 45 completed credits- 2.75 combined GPA in all previous college work.
Must I apply directly to a major?
- If you have less than 45 completed credits, you can either apply to a major or apply as "undeclared."
- If you have 45 or more completed credits, you must apply directly to a major; undeclared is not a choice.
Are the admission requirements the same for every major?
- Some majors require a GPA higher than a 2.75.
- Some require a certain grade in prerequisite course work.
- Some require a portfolio or audition.
What majors require more for admission?
- Art- A minimum GPA of a 2.75 and a successful portfolio review.
- Visual Art Education - A minimum of a 3.0 and a successful portfolio review.
- Music - A minimum 2.75 GPA and a successful music audition/interview.
- Theatre Arts - A minimum 2.75 GPA and a successful theater audition/interview.(Enrollment limited to fall semester only)
- Adolescence Education - A minimum GPA of 2.75 and a "B" or better in English Composition I and II.
- Communication Disorders - A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Psychology - A minimum 2.75 GPA and a minimum of a "C" or better in General Psychology.
How many credits can I transfer to New Paltz?
- If you attended a two year college - up to 70 credits.
- If you attended a four year college - up to 90 credits.
Can I see transfer course equivalencies?
Yes. Look up transfer course equivalencies to see how completed course work from other institutions will transfer to SUNY New Paltz
- Use the SUNY application
- The application fee is $40.00 for the SUNY application. The fee is non-refundable.
- Students graduating with an Associates degree from a SUNY or CUNY community college will have the SUNY Application fee waived.
- All transfer applicants - Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Fewer than 45 completed credits - Official high school transcript and SAT or ACT score.
- Transcripts are sent to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
SUNY New Paltz
100 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561-2499
- If you received credit for AP, IB or CLEP course work from your previous college, you must contact the appropriate testing service and request that an official test score report/transcript is sent to New Paltz.
Transfer Applications for the spring 2010 semester are still being accepted.
Are there application deadlines?
Yes! Complete applications must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admission by:
- Fall Admission - April 1*
- Spring Admission - November 1*
*The college reserves the right to close admission at any time without prior notification.
What is considered a Completed Application?
- New Paltz considers a transfer application complete when the application and all required transcripts are received.
- All required material must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admission by the application deadline date.
Does New Paltz accept EOP, HEOP, SEEK or College Discovery transfer students?
Yes.
- You must meet the EOP financial and academic guidelines.
- You must verify this by sending the EOP Transfer Verification Form *
When will I receive a preliminary evaluation of my credits?
- A preliminary credit evaluation is mailed to all accepted transfer students.
Are transfer students guaranteed housing?
- No, at the present time there is no on-campus housing available for transfer students.
- If you are interested in exploring off-campus housing arrangements you may take advantage of the off-campus housing bulletin board that can link you to various sites that list rental opportunities. Please be advised that off-campus housing is not sanctioned or supervised by SUNY New Paltz.
Can I schedule a personal interview?
- Given the large number of transfer applications we cannot honor requests for individual interviews.
- Absolutely! Our daily campus visit schedule is online. Here you can easily register for your visit online.
- Our annual Open Houses and transfer days also are listed on this calendar and can be registered for online.
How can I contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission?
- Telephone - (845) 257-3200, menu option 1
- Email - admissions@newpaltz.edu
