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SUNY New Paltz

SUNY New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561


Fax number: (845) 257-3209
Website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 84%
Student:Faculty ratio: 16:1
Total faculty: 258 men, 377 women
Full-time faculty: 150 men, 176 women
Part-time faculty: 108 men, 201 women
Graduation rate: 73% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Related Services, Other
  • African-American/Black Studies
  • Anthropology, General
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Asian Studies/Civilization
  • Astronomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Earth Science Teacher Education
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • Finance, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • French Language Teacher Education
  • General Studies
  • Geochemistry
  • Geography
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Jewelry Arts
  • Journalism
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • Latin American Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Management Science
  • Marketing, Other
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metal Arts
  • Music, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Painting
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Photography
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics Teacher Education
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Printmaking
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Sculpture
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Women's Studies
Diplomas

  • Education, Other
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multicultural Education
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Trauma Counseling
Master's Degrees

  • 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician
  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Earth Science Teacher Education
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • French Language Teacher Education
  • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Metal Arts
  • Multicultural Education
  • Music Therapy/Therapist
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Printmaking
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Sculpture
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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