Welcome!
Dual Diploma Program
State University of New York
New Paltz
Contact Information:
Kathleen Bauman Geher
Director, Dual Diploma Program
geherk@newpaltz.edu
PHONE: 845-257-3594
FAX: 845-257-3608
www.newpaltz.edu/dualdiploma
http://www.newpaltz.edu/visitorsguide/
http://www.newpaltz.edu/vtour/
Mailing Address:
Kathleen Bauman Geher
VH203B
SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
SUNY New Paltz
Vandenberg Hall (School of Business)
SUNY New Paltz
Athletic and Wellness Center
Lenape Hall
The “Gunks”
Applying to SUNY New Paltz
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE BASED ON:
• COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM
• ÖSYM SCORES
• COPY OF DIPLOMA
•All documents can be submitted online in a
program called Studio Abroad.
Instructions on Applying to the Dual Diploma Programs
Step 1: Go to https://studioabroad.newpaltz.edu/?go=ITUECONEW and click on Apply Now.
Applying to SUNY New Paltz
REQUIRED TOEFL SCORES
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Paper-based or institutional TOEFL
(given by SUNY) = 550
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Internet TOEFL (iBT) = 74
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IELTS (6.5 overall)
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Scores need to be submitted to
SUNY New Paltz: sent by ETS
(#2541), official score sheet faxed,
Getting to SUNY New Paltz
Application for F-1 Student Visa
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Must complete required financial
documents; you must document enough funds
to cover the full costs of study at New Paltz.
http://www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/fsa4.pdf.
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See Student Accounts website for breakdown of costs:
http://www.newpaltz.edu/student_accounts/tuition.cfm.
Information on costs will also be provided to you.
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Once application is complete, New Paltz will issue an
I-20 Certificate of Eligibility.
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Yigit Ben Balkaya (balkaya@suny.edu) or Katie Lansford
(katie.lansford@suny.edu) from the SUNY Ankara
office can provide more information on the visa process
in Turkey.
Estimated* Costs for
Extended Spring 2014
Expected total: $23,000
Tuition
Tuition
Fees
Health ins.
and Fees
$11,800
$900
$700
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Living Costs
Room
$4,600
Food
$2,600
Other
$2,400
*Estimated costs based on predicted increases.
Payment plans are available.
My.newpaltz.edu
Students can get valuable information
from this student website, including:
Your
Your
Your
Your
Your
class schedule
room assignment
health records
bill
holds (blocks) on your account.
Academic Policies (available on the
website)
 You must have a minimum GPA of
1.9 to come to SUNY New Paltz.
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New students must maintain a cGPA of
2.00 for economics and 2.75 for
business. Students who fall below
these levels will be put on academic
probation. The cGPA must be raised to
the appropriate level the following
semester to avoid dismissal.
Choosing classes at New Paltz
• You will be able to choose some of elective
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classes at New Paltz.
General elective (GE) classes are actually
requirements; business students take ART,
WEST, HUM, and USST.
Economics students take ART and HUM, along
with two writing courses.
You can search by Attribute (GE3) in the online
course catalog to make selections.
Studying at SUNY New Paltz
Orientation, Course Registration and the
Start of Classes
We hold an orientation session for new
students at the start of each spring
semester. Attendance is mandatory so
we can help you get the best start at New
Paltz. Travel and orientation dates will be
published on the website
Reminders
Check the dual diploma and academic schedule websites for
information on travel dates and spring/summer calendars.
Be sure to book your flight on the date that we will provide a
ride from the airport.
Register for classes by the deadline.
Upload all required documents and read information sent to
you.
You should keep copies of all original documents.
We’ll see you in January!