STEPS TO FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT

1. PAY YOUR DEPOSIT(S):

The Pre-Enrollment deposit (PED) is required of all students and will secure your spot for the semester you were admitted to.  The Advance Room Deposit (ARD) is required if you plan to live on-campus. 

Online: Log into your admissions status portal and follow the deposit directions.

Visit: The Office of Student Accounts between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (pay by VISA, MasterCard, or American Express). Located in Wooster Hall 114.

Deposit (PED/ARD) Refund Information

The Pre-Enrollment Deposit and Advance Room Deposit (PED/ARD) may be refunded if a written request for a refund is received as follows:

• Fall Enrollment: Pre-Enrollment Deposit (PED): Before May 1* (or if accepted after May 1, 30 days after the date of acceptance).
• Fall Enrollment: Advance Room Deposit (ARD): Before July 1* 
• Spring Enrollment: Deposits are refundable if requested in writing within 30 days of acceptance. 
  _{*Dates subject to change for upcoming semesters.}

In no case will refunds be considered if the written request is received after the official first day of classes for that semester (SUNY Administrative Policies 057.7).

Deferral Process
Students may defer their acceptance for up to two semesters, one semester at a time. The pre-enrollment deposit must be paid in order to defer acceptance.
*Please note: Pre-enrollment deposits are non-refundable when an acceptance is deferred.
**Students may defer up until the start of the semester to which they were accepted for. After the start of the semester, students must reapply to the university. 

2. SEND US YOUR FINAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT

Your high school is required to send the Office of Undergraduate Admission a final official copy of your high school transcript with the date of graduation posted on it. This is required by the New York State Education Department to finalize enrollment and financial aid. If your high school guidance office has not done so, please request they do so immediately before the first day of classes.

Submit final official high school transcripts with date of graduation noted to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
SUNY New Paltz
100 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York 12561

Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu

3. SUBMIT AP, IB, OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

If you have taken college courses, AP courses, or IB courses while in high school and wish to receive credit for these courses, you must request that official transcripts/score reports be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission in order to be considered for credit.

• AP test scores must be submitted directly from the College Board.
• IB results must be submitted directly from the International Baccalaureate Organization.
• Official college transcripts for college courses taken in high school must be submitted.

The due date of the above documents is the first day of classes of the first semester at SUNY New Paltz. Transfer credit and/or course waivers may not be accepted beyond this date.

Submit official transcript(s), score reports to:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
SUNY New Paltz
100 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York 12561

Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu

4. INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL AID

Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for any and all financial aid.

The SUNY New Paltz FAFSA code is 002846.

The SUNY New Paltz NYS TAP code is 0925.

Further financial aid information can be found on the Office of Student Financial Services website or by calling 845-257-3250.

5. TAKE THE ALEKS PPL MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT

All first-year students are required to take the ALEKS PPL Mathematics Assessment, regardless of their math background in high school.  Students should go to their my.newpaltz.edu account and click on the link to the ALEKS PPL Mathematics Assessment and complete the assessment prior to attending summer Orientation/Course Registration.

6. SUBMIT THE PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION

All new students, regardless of age, number of credits taken, or previous college attendance, are required by New York State to submit the Physician’s Certificate of Immunization. 

The Physician's Certificate of Immunization must be on file with the Student Health Center no later than the first day of classes of the student's first semester at SUNY New Paltz.  Unless legally exempted from this requirement, students not in compliance with this NYS regulation will not be allowed to attend classes, reside in the residence halls, or access campus technology resources.

Visit the Student Health Center website for the necessary forms and instructions.

7. REGISTER FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND COURSE REGISTRATION

Students are expected to register for orientation through their admissions status portal. Prior to attending orientation, students will need to meet with their advisor and register for classes.

Students who have yet to register for fall courses should contact the Office of Academic Advising at advising@newpaltz.edu, or (845) 257-3015 for immediate assistance.

INFORMATION FOR ACCEPTED U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES