Dear New Paltz Student,
We present the December 8, 2023 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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Events & Opportunities
End of Semester Coffee Hour December 11
The Center for International Programs would like to wish you a Happy and Wonderful Holiday Season, before you leave for Winter Break. Come Sip, Savor and Chat with us for a few minutes over some hot drinks and sweets!
When: Monday, December 11, from 12-2PM
Where: VH202
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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
- If you are planning to travel abroad, please remember to get a travel signature on your I-20 (F-1 Student) or DS-2019 (J-1 students).
- Travel signatures are valid for 6 months and are required for re-entry into the US after traveling abroad.
- You will also need a valid visa and your passport must be valid at least 6 months into the future of your return date.
- You do not need a travel sisgnature if you are traveling withing the US.
- You do not need an updated travel signature if you have recieved one within the last 6 months.
J-1 Students: for a Travel Signature, please come to the International Student Programs Office with your DS-2019 during walk-in hours: Mondays, Tuesday or Thursdays 11am - 1pm or you can meet with Jeff Pollard on Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm or by appointment.
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 by reading the CPT information here.
Reminder: OPT Information For information on OPT, 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
As the semester comes to a close, it can get hectic and stressful, remember to practice some self care, and ask for help if you need it. There are lots of resources around campus, like the Holistic Hawks, and they are hosting a week of stressbuster events to help you relax and de-stress so you can finish the semester strong!
Good luck on your finals!
Quote of the Day
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.”
- Hamilton wright Mabie
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