STEPS TO TRANSFER 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.

Call: The Office of Student Accounts at 845-257-3150 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (pay by VISA, MasterCard, or American Express).

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.

2. REGISTER FOR TRANSFER ORIENTATION/COURSE REGISTRATION

All accepted transfer students must complete an online Transfer Orientation program. All Transfer Orientation program components are 100% virtual for Summer 2021. Academic advisement, explanations of college academic policies and procedures, and registration for courses are important parts of our program. Information on Transfer Orientation and Course Registration can be found online.  For questions regarding Transfer Orientation, contact the Center for Student Engagement at 845-257-3088 or via email at orientation@newpaltz.edu.

3. SUBMIT YOUR FINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S)

You need to request that your previous college(s') Registrar's Office forward all official, final transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admission so that your credit evaluation can be finalized. Your final transcript needs to be received by the first day of classes of your first semester at SUNY New Paltz. Transcripts received after this date are not guaranteed a credit evaluation and transfer of credit.

Submit official transcript(s) to:

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

Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu

4. SUBMIT OFFICIAL PROOF OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

All accepted transfer students who enroll must submit official documentation of graduation from high school by the first day of classes of  their first semester at New Paltz. This is a New York State Education Department mandate. Acceptable documentation includes: an official, final high school transcript with date of graduation posted on it, an official TASC (GED) score report, school superintendent's letter certifying completion of all home school requirements, official score report from either Accuplacer or CELSA or receipt of the NYS Equivalency Diploma based on successful completion of 24 approved college credits. Online correspondence high school graduation is not recognized by New York State; such students must present an official TASC (GED) score report.

Submit official documentation of high school graduation to:

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

Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES