❶ Confirm Your Enrollment

  ✓  Complete the Decision Reply Form.

✓  A deposit secures your place as a New Paltz Hawk and launches the next phase of your journey.

Confirm Your Enrollment

❷  Activate & Access Your New Paltz Email

✓  Activate your New Paltz email address. A one-time activation email will be sent to your personal email within 24 hours of deposit.

✓  After activation, access your email one of four ways:

• Go to outlook.newpaltz.edu
• Go to newpaltz.edu → Resources → Office 365
• Log in to my.newpaltz.edu → Office 365
• Download the free Microsoft Outlook app and follow these instructions

Click here for more information about getting started with your New Paltz email.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for International Travel: MFA for International Travel

For questions, contact the IT Service Desk: servicedesk@newpaltz.edu | 1-845-257-4357

❸ Preparing Your Immigration Documents For Your Interview

✓  The information on the Applying for an F-1 Visa site will help you plan your arrival and next steps in obtaining your F-1 student visa.

❹  Off-Campus Housing Information

✓  SUNY New Paltz does not offer graduate student housing. Please visit the Off-Campus Housing website for more information and resources.

SUNY New Paltz does not work with or endorse any specific company or landlord.

❺ Request JFK Airport Shuttle Service

✓  Airport Pick up Request: Tickets can be purchased online. This shuttle is optional.

If you arrive on or before the official pick-up date, use the direct shuttle from JFK (arrive no later than 3:00 pm EST). Details sent one week prior.

Shuttle is only on official CONTINUE date. Taxis/public transit are expensive. If traveling independently, see Transportation From New York Airports.

❻  International Student Orientation

✓  Mandatory — All new international students must attend orientation.

✓  International Student Orientation: Meet staff, learn about services, immigration check-in, and campus life.

For questions, email: international@newpaltz.edu

❼  Student ID Card

✓  Order your Student ID Card using your Banner ID.

Deadline: At least one week before Orientation.
Your ID is essential for dorm access, gym, events, and more.

For questions, email: international@newpaltz.edu

❽  Course Registration

✓  Course Registration will take place during the New International Student Orientation.

You will meet with your academic advisors to finalize your semester course registration.

❾ Submit your Immunization and Health Information

Log into Medicat to submit:

✓  Immunization records in English (or certified translation). MMR required by NYS.

✓ Read Meningococcal Fact Sheet + submit Response Form if no vaccine in last 5 years.

✓  TB Screening Questionnaire — test before arrival if high-risk country.

✓  Physical Form

Health Insurance: All international students are automatically enrolled in SUNY’s student health insurance upon registration.

For questions: Student Health Service | healthservice@newpaltz.edu | 1-845-257-3400

Failure to comply with NYS Public Health Laws 2165 & 2167 can result in de-enrollment and loss of tuition.

Resources for New Students