Steps for Applying
Prospective students must collect all of the materials required by the department to which they are applying, and forward them to the Graduate School in ONE complete packet. The following steps will guide you to successfully complete your admissions process.
Prospective international students for whom English is not the native language are required to achieve an acceptable score on the TOEFL (typically an 80 for the internet-based exam, and a minimum of 550 for the official paper-based exam from ETS). Please note some individual departments set their own criteria for acceptable scores.
Program Selection and Advising
- Talk to the Graduate Admissions Advisor: Caroline Murphy, (845)257-3285, gradschool@newpaltz.edu
- Select a program
Application Options
Online applications will be accepted according to the following schedule:- Fall/Summer Admission: January 1 - May 15 (refer to Requirements & Deadlines for specific program application deadlines)
- Spring Admission: August 1 - November 15 (refer to Requirements & Deadlines for specific program application deadlines)
- Applicants choosing to apply early, or to programs with a rolling admission deadline must submit a paper application.
- Only submit ONE application for the same entry term and major (e.g., Fall 2008 and MA English). Additional applications will only be accepted if there is a change in program, or a different entry term.
- Submitted applications cannot be revised online. If you need to make a change, or if you have a question regarding your application e-mail gradschool@newpaltz.edu
Method of Application Selection
Applying for graduate study at the State University of New York at New Paltz is a simple process. The Graduate School offers two different methods of application for its many programs: online application and the more traditional paper application process.
Our school uses a Self-Managed Application Process for both Web applicants and paper applicants. Prospective students must collect all of the materials required by the department to which they are applying, and forward them to the Graduate School in ONE COMPLETE PACKET. Review the following methods of application and select the option that best suits your needs.
Choose a method to learn more:
