What Do I Need to Get In?
Who does New Paltz consider a transfer student?
A student who has taken course work at an accredited college, other than New Paltz, after high school graduation is considered a transfer student.
What do I need to be considered?
- 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?
No.
- 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 Arts 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 theatre 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 anda minimum of a “C” or better in General Psychology.
- Mathematics- A minimum 2.75 GPA in Calculus I and Introduction to Proof, or equivalent.
- Mathematics Adolescence Education - Must meet requirements for both Mathematics and Adolescence Edcuation.
*Contact the specific department for portfolio submission, audition/interview information.
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. You can look up transfer course equivalencies online by school and course.
How do I apply?
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Use the SUNY Application
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The application fee is $50.00 for the SUNY application. The fee is non-refundable.
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Students graduating with an Associates degree from a SUNY or CUNY community college will have the SUNY application fee waived.
What paperwork do I need to send?
- All transfer applicants - Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Fewer than 45 completed credits – Official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores.
- If there is an interruption in your college education for any reason, you must provide a written statement detailing why your education was interrupted and what you have been doing since leaving college.
- Send transcripts and all other materials to:
Office of Undergraduate Admission
State University of New York at 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.
Are there application deadlines?
Yes! Complete applications must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admission by:
- Fall Admission April 1*
Art/Art Education March 15*
- Spring Admission December 1*
Art/Art Education October 15*
*The College reserves the right to close admission at any time without prior notification.
What is considered a Complete 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, or SEEK 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.
Can I schedule a personal interview?
- Given the large number of transfer applications we cannot honor requests for individual interviews.
Can I visit the Campus?
Yes!
- Our daily campus visit schedule is online. Here you can easily view dates and register for your visit.
- Your visit begins with a presentation by an admission advisor, with an opportunity for questions and answers.
- You then take a campus tour with one of our Student Ambassadors, who show you why they chose to make New Paltz their home away from home.
- Our annual Open Houses are listed on this calendar and you can register online.
How can I contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission?
- Telephone – (845) 257-3200, menu option #2
- Email – admissions@newpaltz.edu
