Dear New Paltz Student,
We present the November 22, 2023 special edition of The Globe!
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The Globe is our International Student Newsletter. It is usually sent bi-weekly (every other week) on Fridays. In the Globe you will find announcements from the International Student Programs office. Important reminders, information on events and more.
As always, please read all information under Announcements and Reminders carefully as it may pertain to policies, mandatory requirements, or other information necessary for International Students.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Events & Opportunities
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Announcements and Reminders
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International Students Holiday Trip to New York City
New York City may be one of the most beautiful cities during the holiday season, and there is plenty to see and do to get everyone in the holiday spirit. You do not want to miss this trip.
- Destination: New York City
- Date: December 2, 2023
- Depart: 10:00 AM from Parking Lot #28, Rte. 32
- Pickup from NYC: 8:00 PM
- Cost: $30
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New Paltz ENGAGE listed Events
New Paltz ENGAGE is our campus platform for clubs, organizations, and events. Click Events at the top to see a list of upcoming activities. Keep checking this page as new events are added all the time!
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Announcements and Reminders
Registration reminders for F-1 Students
Since course registration for Spring 2024 has begun, please remember international students have (F1) status requirements that relate to your academics!
Full-time enrollment requirements
All international students must maintain full-time status
"Full-time" may differ depending on your program
- All undergraduate degree, MBA and MFA: 12 credits or more
- All other graduate degree: 9 credits or more
- An exception to full-time enrollment is made in your FINAL SEMESTER only and requires approval
Method of instruction
- Only ONE online course counts toward the full-time registration requirement each semester.
- The majority of your courses must be seated and/or hybrid each semester.
- In your final semester, if you are only taking one course, it cannot be online only.
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Practicum, Internship, Fieldwork courses, and CPT approval
If you are registering for a course in the spring that has practical experience attached to it, you must remember to get CPT authorization BEFORE you begin any type of off-campus opportunity. For example, if you are registering for Practicum, Internship, Fieldwork, or an Independent Study that has an off-campus component, you must get CPT authorization before you begin your internship/practicum/fieldwork. You can learn more about this at our CPT workshops and by reading the information here.
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- There are no classes Nov. 22-24! We hope you enjoy your break!
International Student Parograms Office Closing
- The International Student Programs Office will be closed Nov. 23 & 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen at 8:30 am on Monday, Nov. 27.
- Our Office will process all student requests and respond to emails when the offices reopens.
Reminder for the Break
- University offices are closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, and most offices will likely be closed or short-staffed on Friday, Nov. 24 too, as many people take off the day after Thanksgiving to travel, rest, and/or spend time with loved ones.
- For life threatening emergency assistance on campus call University Police at 845-257-2222, off campus call 911 or your local hospital.
- In the event of a mental health emergency call the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) office line, 845-257-2920. After hours or on the weekend, call the same office line and follow the prompts to reach their answering service, who will then contact a PCC counselor to return your call.
REMINDER: OPT and Future Workshops
For a full list of upcoming workshops on CPT, OPT, and more please click here
Reminder: Academic Calendar
Please reference the Fall 2023 Academic Calendar for important dates throughout the semester including deadlines, holidays, and finals. (Protip: Bookmark it!)
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The Campus Food Pantry
The Campus Food Pantry is open and continues to serve on- and off-campus students as well as campus faculty and staff five days a week, for both walk-in orders and to pick up remote requests.
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- Most food pantries are community-based organizations that provide free or low-cost food and other essential items to individuals. Food pantries play a crucial role in addressing food insecurity and providing support to those facing economic hardship. Food pantries aim to alleviate immediate hunger and provide emergency food assistance to those in need. They often distribute non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, rice, and other staples, as well as fresh produce when available.
- If you or a fellow student are in need of food assistance, consider using the on-campus food pantry, or other food pantries in our community. Here is the link to the Campus Food Pantry Remote Order form and their hours from October 16 through January 5.
- In addition to the on-campus food pantry, here is information about local food pantries in the New Paltz area.
St. Joseph's Church: Food assistance available, please bring photo ID. You can receive assistance once a month.
New Paltz Methodist Church: Free Fresh Food is a pop-up food giveaway that takes surplus goods and makes them available to anyone who stops by.
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International Student Union
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The international student community contributes to the diversity of campus culture and community engagement. We believe that Globalization is an integral part of New Paltz's teachings and social activities.
Want to learn more about the International Student Union (ISU) or join?
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Tip of the Day
F-1 students, if your program is ending in December and you are planning on applying for OPT, but you have not attended any of the OPT workshops, December 5, is the last one for the fall semester.
Quote of the Day
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of Kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.”
- Henry Van Dyke
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