Orientation

SUNY New Paltz Orientation 2023

Congratulations and Welcome to
SUNY New Paltz!

Orientation plays an important role in the onboarding process for new students. The onboarding process began when you accepted your offer to New Paltz and will extend to the end of your first semester.

If you’ve received your acceptance letter for Spring 2025 or Fall 2025, 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.

All new students are expected to attend the On-Campus New Student Orientation programs. See below for specific dates & details.

 



First-Year Orientation Dates:


SPRING 2025 admits

Session 1: January 7 

Sign-up is available through your Admission Status Portal

FALL 2025 admits
Session 1:
July 1 - 2
Session 2:
July 8 - 9
Session 3: J
uly 14 - 15
Session 4:
July 17 - 18
Session 5:
July 22 - 23

Sign-up will be available through your Admission Status Portal beginning in March

First-Year Orientation Information

Transfer/Second Degree/Readmit Orientation Dates:


SPRING 2025 admits

Session 1: Tuesday, January 7 - In-person 
Session 2: Thursday, January 9 - In-person
Session 3: Wednesday, January 15 - Virtual 

Sign-up is available through your Admission Status Portal

FALL 2025 admits

Session 1: May 8
Session 2: June 17
Session 3: June 24
Session 4: July 25
Session 5: July 29 
Session 6: August 13 - Virtual 

Sign-up will be available through your Admission Status Portal beginning in March. 

Transfer Orientation Information

President Darrell Wheeler Welcomes YOU!

Explore the Many Opportunities and Unique Programs New Paltz Offers:

 

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Additional Resources

Financial Aid

Student Accounts/Parking Permits

Disability Resource Center

Residence Life

Student Engagement and Orientation Programs

Student Health Services

Campus Dining Services

Campus Bookstore

The Children's Center

 

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!

 

 

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