Dear New Paltz Student,
We present the May 2, 2025 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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Trip to NYC (Seats are Still Available)
There is nothing like spring in New York City, take a stroll in Central Park, visit the Met or take a ride on the Staten Island ferry and go past the Statue of Liberty! Bring a friend and you can purchase your tickets at the bus.
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Depart New Paltz @: 10am from Lot 28
Departs Bryan Park @: 8pm
Cost: $30
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Spring 2025 Stressbuster Events
See below for some stressbuster events happening now - the end of the semester, (Click on the stressbuster image to see the full-size poster). If you have questions about these events, please contact the Office for Student Affairs at 845-257-5260
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Know Your Rights
The New York State Office for New Americans invites you to join them to learn about your rights when interacting with immigration officials and law enforcement.
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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 their page as new events are added all the time! Here are a few upcoming events you may want to check out.
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Announcements and Reminders
International Student Programs Office/Advising Hours
The International Student Programs office in VH 201 is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00pm. International Student Programs offers walk-in advising hours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm for all international students.
Dr. Kathleen Geher, Director of the Dual Diploma Programs hosts walk -in office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. No Appointment necessary. Dual Diploma students can schedule an appointment with Dr. Geher here! You can also email her at geherk@newpaltz.edu to schedule an appointment outside of her normal office hours.
Jeff Pollard, Exchange & Visiting Student Advisor, also hosts walk-in advising hours on Wednesday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm, or email him at pollardj@newpaltz.edu if you would like to schedule an appointment outside of these hours.
Registration for F-1 Students
International students have 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 degrees, MBA, MFA and MS Business Analytics: 12 credits or more
- All other graduate degrees: 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.
Practicum, Internship, Fieldwork courses, and CPT approval
If you are registering for a course in the fall 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.
If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact International Student Programs.
Are You Ready to Graduate?
Reminder: All F-1 & J-1 students must receive written CPT or Academic Training authorization before accepting and starting any off-campus work, practicum, fieldwork, internship, etc.
To be eligible for OPT, in your final semester/term (Fall/Spring/Summer) you must take a seated/hybrid course(s). You cannot register for only one online course in your final semester/term. All students must attend OPT Application Basics to request OPT I-20.
See the full listing of our spring semester workshops for F1 and J1 students here!
New Domestic Travel Requirement
Beginning May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID for domestic flights (within the US). Your passport is a REAL ID. You can find details here: REAL ID
Airport Transportation
For those of you traveling abroad at the end of the semester, click here for information on how you can get to all the NYC airports from New Paltz.
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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 during the week. Come by and stock up! We’re here to support you! 💙🧡
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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.
- In addition to the on-campus food pantry, here is information about local food pantries in the New Paltz area.
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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 take a moment to breathe, take a walk, share a meal with a friend, stop and smell the flowers blooming around you or check out one of the many great events being offered around campus. The point is to take a moment and don't let the end of the semester overwhelm you!
Quote of the Day
"Believe you can and you're halfway there.”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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