SUNY - College at New Paltz
University Information
About the Center for International Programs
The Center for International Programs at SUNY New Paltz consists of several departments dedicated to providing international education experiences and programming to students from the United States and around the world. The Center encompasses several divisions, listed below.
•Study Abroad & Exchange Programs - Offering students a variety of stimulating programs in many foreign countries. New programs are added each year.
•International Student Services - Providing orientation, counseling and immigration services to international students and scholars.
•The Haggerty Intensive English Language Program - Offering language instruction to non-native English speakers at all levels of proficiency.
•Bi-National Programs - Providing opportunities for international students to complete up to half of New Paltz degree requirements in their home countries (YÖK-SUNY Dual Diploma Programs).
•International Admissions - Providing information regarding the admission and application process for international students.
•Institute for International Business - Preparing English-speaking international students for the global marketplace through full-time internships with leading firms in New York City.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Fall and Intersession (January) Programs: April 1st
Spring Programs: October 1st
Summer Programs: March 1st
"I gained a better sense of independence and I learned to take care of myself and say yes to more opportunities. This experience was absolutely worthwhile, and I am still in shock that I was able to go to Ireland and live there for four months. Like, what? It was the best time of my life."
A student SUNY - College at New Paltz
"I learned that even though every city is completely different, filled of its own treasures, people are the same more or less everywhere. From each friend I made from different countries I took a small piece of their culture and added it to my own. I learned it is much better to have a diverse understanding of the world"
Kaitlyn DeTrinis SUNY - College at New Paltz
"From my experience abroad, I have learned to be independent, and confident in my abilities to travel alone and have 'adult' responsibilities (cooking for myself without a meal plan, having to schedule how I spend my money). This program was definitely worthwhile because it has taught me how to be a responsible student. "
Alexandra Saliani SUNY - College at New Paltz
"Worth it for sure. I learned a lot about how to live in a different culture and just how much culture infiltrates out everyday personalities and we don't even know it."
A student SUNY - College at New Paltz
"I learned Spanish really well. I also learned about Argentine culture and met fascinating people from all over the world."
Daniel B SUNY - College at New Paltz
"From studying abroad, I gained a sense of confidence and self sufficiency. Ive also gained a sense of ambition. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Marykate A SUNY - College at New Paltz
"YES!!! Sooo many, too many to list. I came back with just an overall awareness of life and myself. I want to change things here and start with changing myself. It was really an eye-opening experience in many ways and I am sooooo glad that I went on the trip. I just want to learn more and more about their system and learn how..."
Elizabeth R SUNY - College at New Paltz
