
Congratulations and Welcome to
SUNY New Paltz!
If you’ve received your acceptance letter for Spring 2023, we look forward to welcoming you soon. Bookmark this page to keep track of everything you need and the latest updates before you start your journey as SUNY New Paltz student.
Please continue to check this page regularly for the most up to date information on Orientation.
Freshmen Student Checklist ✔
PAY YOUR $85 PRE-ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT (PED) (required of all new students and this will allow us to begin communicating with you via your campus email account).
You can pay your PED through your admissions status portal online. Each applicant also received an application acknowledgment notification which included a personal New Paltz Computer User ID (NPCUID). This number begins with N0 (N + zero plus seven additional digits). If you have not already done so, you must first pay your PED. This deposit is NOT an additional fee; it is a down-payment towards your bill, holds your space at New Paltz and will be deducted from the bill you receive once you have registered for classes.
PAY YOUR $100 ADVANCE ROOM DEPOSIT (ARD) (required if you plan to live on campus)
This is also a deposit that that will be credited toward your fall housing. You can pay your ARD through your admissions status portal online or by contacting Student Accounts at 845-257-3150 during business hours. You do not need to pay this fee if you will be commuting to campus (see Res Life page for requirements if you are a first-year student).
Pre-Enrollment Deposit
The pre-enrollment deposit may be refunded if the Office of Student Accounts receives a written request by the following dates:
For the Summer or Fall Semester.........May 1 preceding the start of the semester
For the Spring Semester.....................November 1 preceding the start of the semester
OR, if acceptance to the College is received after these dates, requests for refunds must be received within 30 days of the date of acceptance. In no case will refunds be considered if requests for such refunds are received after the official first day of classes of the semester for which original application for admission was made.
Advance Room Deposit
May be refunded if written request for refund is received in the Office of Student Accounts as follows:
For the Fall Semester..........................by July 1 preceding the start of the semester
For the Spring Semester......................by November 1 preceding the start of the semester.
OR (for new students) within 30 days of notification of acceptance, whichever is later.
If a request is received later than the latest applicable date, the refund may still be granted if the student a) withdraws to enter military service, or b) the student withdraws due to circumstances beyond their control as certified and approved by the College President or designee.
Note: If you are an EOP student, your ARD and PED deposits are waived.
2. Go to newpaltz.edu; click on Resources on the top right, and select Office 365
3. Log onto my.newpaltz.edu and click Office 365 at the top right
Orientation is a mandatory experience for ALL new students.
Here are some steps to prepare:
- Sign up for an in-person orientation session on your admissions portal.
- Begin the ID Card Process.
- Log into your campus e-mail using the process outlined above.
- Make sure you COVID compliance is up to date. - Check your email for details or visit our FAQ page.
What you will accomplish at In-Person Orientation:
- Come to campus.
- Meet other new students.
- Learn about great co-curricular and academic programming.
- Attend fun programs and meet other new students
Tell the world you’re a new hawk
Tag @sunynewpaltz and @nporientation and use #NPsocial when you post on social media
Check your campus email account regularly
Check your campus email account regularly for important emails about signing up for orientation.
We want to ensure that ALL students can fully participate in Orientation. If you previously received accommodations in high school or your prior college, please contact the Disability Resource Center at drc@newpaltz.edu. For further information on the Disability Resource Center and their services, please visit www.newpaltz.edu/drc/.
Transfer Student Checklist ✔
(including second degree and readmission students)
PAY YOUR $240 PRE-ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT (PED) (required of all new students and this will allow us to begin communicating with you via your campus email account).
You can pay your PED through your admissions status portal online. Each applicant also received an application acknowledgment notification which included a personal New Paltz Computer User ID (NPCUID). This number begins with N0 (N + zero plus seven additional digits). If you have not already done so, you must first pay your PED. This deposit is NOT an additional fee; it is a down-payment towards your bill, holds your space at New Paltz and will be deducted from the bill you receive once you have registered for classes.
PAY YOUR $100 ADVANCE ROOM DEPOSIT (ARD) (required if you plan to live on campus)
This is also a deposit that that will be credited toward your fall housing. You can pay your ARD through your admissions status portal online or by contacting Student Accounts at 845-257-3150 during business hours. You do not need to pay this fee if you will be commuting to campus (see Res Life page for requirements if you are a first-year student).
Pre-Enrollment Deposit
The pre-enrollment deposit may be refunded if the Office of Student Accounts receives a written request by the following dates:
For the Summer or Fall Semester.........May 1 preceding the start of the semester
For the Spring Semester.....................November 1 preceding the start of the semester.
OR, if acceptance to the College is received after these dates, requests for refunds must be received within 30 days of the date of acceptance. In no case will refunds be considered if requests for such refunds are received after the official first day of classes of the semester for which original application for admission was made.
Advance Room Deposit
May be refunded if written request for refund is received in the Office of Student Accounts as follows:
For the Fall Semester..........................by July 1 preceding the start of the semester
For the Spring Semester......................by November 1 preceding the start of the semester.
OR (for new students) within 30 days of notification of acceptance, whichever is later.
If a request is received later than the latest applicable date, the refund may still be granted if the student a) withdraws to enter military service, or b) the student withdraws due to circumstances beyond their control as certified and approved by the College President or designee.
Note: If you are an EOP student, your ARD and PED deposits are waived.
2. Go to newpaltz.edu; click on Resources on the top right, and select Office 365
3. Log onto my.newpaltz.edu and click Office 365 at the top right
Orientation is a mandatory experience for ALL new students.
Here are some steps to prepare:
- Sign up for an in-person orientation session on your admissions portal starting in late March.
- Begin the ID Card Process.
- Log into your campus e-mail using the process outlined above.
- Make sure you COVID compliance is up to date. - Check your email for details or visit our FAQ page.
What you will accomplish at In-Person Orientation:
- Learn important information about becoming a New Paltz student
- Learn about special programming
- Register for classes
- Sign up for a housing assignment or get information on commuting to campus
Tell the world you’re a new hawk
Tag @sunynewpaltz and @nporientation and use #NPsocial when you post on social media
Check your campus email account regularly
Check your campus email account regularly for important emails about signing up for orientation.
We want to ensure that ALL students can fully participate in Orientation. If you previously received accommodations in high school or your prior college, please contact the Disability Resource Center at drc@newpaltz.edu. For further information on the Disability Resource Center and their services, please visit www.newpaltz.edu/drc/.
Incoming President Darrell Wheeler Welcomes YOU!
Explore the Many Opportunities and Unique Programs New Paltz Offers:

Additional Resources
Student Accounts/Parking Permits
Student Engagement and Orientation Programs
Questions? We are here for you. The Center for Student Engagement is working remotely, so please email us at orientation@newpaltz.edu or leave a message at 845-257-3088. Thank you and welcome to SUNY New Paltz!