Regional Education

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Regional Education Initiatives

In collaboration with SUNY New Paltz's major academic units, the Office of Regional Education serves students in the Hudson Valley region through several different programs.

  • The Extension Program: Offers select SUNY New Paltz courses through the department of Educational Administration at community college campuses, public schools, Teacher Centers, county BOCES and hospitals. Late afternoon, evening, 1-2 week courses and weekend courses are offered to allow busy working adults different options close to home.  For more information go to the extension program Web site.
  • The Distance Learning Program: SUNY New Paltz offers online courses and interactive televised courses for busy students to continue their education. You can choose from over 85 online undergraduate courses and 10 online graduate courses during our summer session. Students can take these courses from any place, using their computer, interact with their instructor and fellow students without leaving home.
    Interactive televised courses allow students to attend a location convenient for them and connect with students at a far site location, all in real time
    For more information go to the Extension Program Web site.
  • Summer Session: Over 300 courses at all levels are offered during our 5 and 9 week summer sessions. Catch up, finish a class quickly, get ahead, fulfill requirements, and finish early. See the Summer Session Web site and register today!
  • Classroom Technology Institute (CTI): CTI offers graduate-level courses each summer session. Courses teach effective, creative, and appropriate ways to integrate technology into the K-12 curriculum. Hands-on in the computer-labs - learning to use technology to enhance learning in the classroom. See the CTI Web site for course listings.
  • Graduate Admissions Advising: The Office of Graduate Admission Advising provides program and admissions information to prospective graduate students. Schedule an appointment, call or email us to work with an advisor who provides individualized program and application information. We provide convenient evening and weekend hours.  Go to the Graduate Advising Web site.
  • University in the High School: Working with select high schools in the Hudson Valley region, SUNY New Paltz offers high school students college credit. Start your college career with advanced standing while you're in high school. See The University in the High School Web site for more information.