Dear New Paltz Student,
We present the January 24, 2025 edition of The Globe!
Welcome to our new students, and welcome back to our returning students!
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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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Why not spend the day exploring New York City and maybe make a new friend while you're at it. Hurry, there are only a few spots left!
- Destination: New York City
- Date: January 25, 2025
- Depart: 10:00Am from Parking Lot #28, Rte 32
- Pickup from NYC: 8:00PM
- Cost: $20
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Come check out the over 400 programs throughout SUNY at the Study Abroad Fair!
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Location: Lecture Center North Lobby
Time: 10:30AM - 1:00PM
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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!
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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.
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
- All other graduate degrees: 9 credits
- Combination of ESL and Academic Courses is ok!
- If you withdraw from a class and it drops you below full time at any point in the semester, you will be in violation of your visa status. DO NOT DO THIS!
- 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 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.
If you have questions or concerns about this, please contact International Student Programs.
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.
The first OPT workshop for the Spring semester for F-1 students is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025. 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
- 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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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 website to learn more about all of the resources they offer!
Quote of the Day
“You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way”
~ Walter Hagen
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