Dear New Paltz Student,
We present the February 7, 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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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 up coming events you may want to check out.
- ISU Welcome Back Party: Squid Games Edition: Friday, Feb. 7 4:30pm SUB 409
- Lanyard & Love: A Crafty Valentines Day: Monday Feb. 10 6:30pm Old Main
- Berry Sweet Cupcake Decorating: Tuesday, Feb. 11 6:00pm SUB 62/63
- Poetry Bash 2: Friday, Feb 14 6:00pm SUB 62
- Check out these and the many, many more events that are on ENGAGE!
- Follow ISP on Instagram: @npinternational
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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.
Tax season is here and ALL international students who were in the US during the 2024 calendar year are required to file tax documents by April 15, 2025, regardless of whether you earned any money.
For detailed information and the required tax forms, please visit our Tax resource page: Tax Information.
If you were not in the US during 2024, you do not need to file any forms during this tax season.
For FREE Income Tax Assistance through the School of Business, check out their VITA Program
Check your I-94 Status if you recently traveled abroad!
You can get your most recent I-94 here. Be sure it lists your current student visa type as F-1/J -1 and D/S (for Duration of Status).
Reminder: Update your US address in my.newpaltz.edu if you live off campus
In order to comply with F-1 and J-1 visa regulations and for SEVIS registration please remember to update your local US address in your my.newpaltz.edu, (off campus students only).
Be sure to check/use your Outlook account, this is the official email account of all university correspondence.
Are You Ready to Graduate?
Reminder: All F-1 & J-1 students must receive written authorization before accepting and starting any off-campus work, practicum, fieldwork, internship, etc. See the full listing of our Spring semester workshops for F1 and J1 students here!
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International Student Guides
The International Student Programs office has put together a set of guides to serve as a reference for international students. The guides provide details on campus departments and local resources. The guides are meant to serve as general resources. It is still recommended that you visit department websites or contact the departments directly to ensure you are accessing the most up-to-date information.
- Housing
- Dinning
- Technology
- Travel
- Banking
- Athletic & Wellness Center
- Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
- School of Fine and Performing Arts (Theater and live music performances)
- Center for Student Engagement
- Student Health Center
- Psychological Counseling Center
- International Student Health Insurance (If you did not receive your health insurance welcome email, please look for it in your spam)
- Title IX Support
- Bias Reporting
- Emergency Phrases*
*Emergency phrases have been translated into Chinese (Simplified), German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Telugu, and Turkish. These have been translated using official sources and with help from international students. If you would like to contribute translations for a language not listed, please contact international@newpaltz.edu
Avoid Phishing Scams in the US
Unfortunately, several sophisticated scams have been created by criminals around the world to solicit money from people. As international students in the US you may feel especially vulnerable when a person calls you directly claiming to be from the US government, your home government, or some other position of power and influence. Therefore we ask that you please pay special attention to this guide so you don't fall victim to these scams!
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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
Take advantage of the many resources around campus, they are here to help you succeed. Check out the different department websites to learn more about all of the resouces they offer!
Quote of the Day
“February is about love; don't forget to love yourself”
~ Unknown
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