Frequently Asked Questions on Convocation 2025
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and welcome
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Families
Educational Opportunity Program at SUNY New Paltz kicks off Summer Enrichment Institute
Nearly 150 new enrollees from across New York State are arriving at SUNY New Paltz on Monday, July 7, 2025,
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AC² Summer Research Symposium 2025: SUNY New Paltz students showcase the power of undergraduate STEM scholarship
Thirteen scholars supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program at SUNY New Paltz presented insightful and original research studies
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University publishes spring 2025 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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Opening June 21 at The Dorsky Museum: “The Arrested Image: Identity through the Lens of Law Enforcement”
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz presents “The Arrested Image: Identity through the Lens of Law
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‘This ceremony is for you’: First World New Paltz celebrates community on 2025 Commencement weekend
A cherished campus tradition returned with the annual First World Graduation ceremony on May 17, 2025, a joyous celebration honoring
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Exemplary SUNY New Paltz scholars recognized at 2025 Honors Program graduation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program held its annual graduation ceremony and reception on May 18 in recognition of the
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Communication, Digital Media & Journalism students inducted in Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society for 2025
The Departments of Communication and Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz inducted 41 students who demonstrated academic excellence
Read MoreUniversity celebrates Outstanding Graduates of the Class of 2025
More than 200 of SUNY New Paltz’s best-of-the-best graduating seniors celebrated their achievements in and out of the classroom alongside
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Angelina Somma named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2025
As the descendant of a family of teachers, Angelina Somma ’24 (Adolescence Education: Social Studies) ’26g (Literacy Education) knew she
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Brinda Bhalla named Salutatorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2025
Brinda Bhalla ’25 (Biology) made her plans for a career in medicine while still living at home in Skillman, New
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Fourteen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2025
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Student Research Symposium 2025: More than 100 students across disciplines showcase original projects
The SUNY New Paltz Student Research Symposium returned for its 31st year to celebrate the power of academic discovery on
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Professor Emeritus James Halpern will deliver the Saturday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 17
SUNY New Paltz will welcome Professor Emeritus James Halpern, founder of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health at SUNY New
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Alumna Christine DeBiase ’90 will deliver the Sunday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 18
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Christine DeBiase ’90 (Communications) back to campus on May 18, 2025, to deliver
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Apply now! Literacy tutoring for grades 2-12 returns for summer 2025
The Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting applications for the summer 2025 Literacy Tutoring Program, which is
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Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz presents “Shrek the Musical,” opening April 17
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will present “Shrek the Musical” — a Tony Award-winning fairy tale
Read MoreFriendship, leadership & service: Inside Fraternity & Sorority Life at SUNY New Paltz
For more than a century, Fraternity & Sorority Life at SUNY New Paltz has given hundreds of students a
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2025
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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University publishes fall 2024 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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CSS in the AWC: Center for Student Success expands access for students with new satellite location in the Athletic & Wellness Center
Students at SUNY New Paltz looking for academic support now have another place they can go. New Paltz’s
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Chemistry is fun! Family Mole Night in campus science labs returns Oct. 24
Students and faculty in SUNY New Paltz’s Department of Chemistry will welcome families to the annual Family Mole Night to
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Adobe apps for personal use now available to New Paltz students, faculty and staff at a discount
The Office of Information Technology Services is pleased to announce that SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff can now
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Accelerated Pathways at SUNY New Paltz: A new way for students to start working toward their master’s degree as undergraduates
SUNY New Paltz is offering a newly expanded (and still growing!) set of Accelerated Pathway Programs that let students earn
Read MoreACE at SUNY New Paltz: Celebrating a new student success model improving support, retention and completion
SUNY New Paltz students, campus leaders and state and local officials gathered on Sept. 25, 2024, to highlight the
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Top 10 in the Northeast: SUNY New Paltz rises in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
SUNY New Paltz moved up to No. 6 on the list of the best public universities in the Northeast and
Read MoreCampus Construction Update, Fall 2024: Ongoing, Upcoming and Recently Completed Projects
Summer 2024 has been an active period for construction projects large and small on the SUNY New Paltz campus.
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2024 State of the University Address: Video Link and Brief Overview
The following message was sent to all New Paltz students, facutly and staff by email on Aug. 23. Dear Members
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SUNY New Paltz to welcome more than 2,400 new students for 2024-25
More than 1,200 first-year students and nearly 700 transfer students will join the SUNY New Paltz community this fall, as
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Convocation 2024: Frequently Asked Questions
New Student Convocation is back! On Aug. 27, the entire SUNY New Paltz community is invited to celebrate and
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STEM scholars present findings on wind farms, semiconductors, E. coli and more at AC² Summer Research Symposium 2024
Sixteen students supported by the AC² (AMP & CSTEP Community) Program brought engaging scholarship across a wide range of topics
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University publishes spring 2024 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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Senior Toast salutes resilience, togetherness of the Class of 2024
A favorite SUNY New Paltz tradition continued on May 16, as graduating seniors spent some of their last undergraduate hours
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Fifteen outstanding New Paltz students earn President’s Awards for 2024
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the President’s Award for Student Excellence, a campus-level honor
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Myra Kressner ’76 will deliver the Sunday Undergraduate Commencement Address at SUNY New Paltz on May 19
SUNY New Paltz will welcome distinguished alumna Myra Kressner ’76 (Secondary Education: English) back to campus on May 19, 2024,
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“The essence of Blackness”: New Paltz celebrates first Black History Month Grand Convocation
The campus community gathered on Feb. 28 for the finale of a rich series of academic and social programs celebrating
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NEW: SUNY New Paltz Family Network launches for parents and guardians of students
SUNY New Paltz is rolling out a new tool aimed at helping family members of current students stay informed
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SUNY New Paltz will support The College of Saint Rose students through a new Teach-Out Agreement
SUNY New Paltz and The College of Saint Rose have a new Teach-Out Agreement in place to support Saint Rose
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President Wheeler’s February 2024 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: I start off my first report of spring 2024 with a note of gratitude for the way our
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Heritage and Horizons: A series of interdisciplinary events celebrating Black History Month 2024
The Black History Month Steering Committee at SUNY New Paltz announces a series of academic and social programs to take
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Successful renovation of Awosting Hall adds fourth floor and many more upgrades for student residents
The SUNY New Paltz community celebrated the successful renovation of Awosting Hall, one of the University’s 14 student residence halls,
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Free Income Tax Assistance available through School of Business for 2024
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business announces the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides
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University appoints Jaclyn Cirello as first Associate Director for Student Wellbeing & Prevention Education
The Division of Student Affairs is excited to announce the appointment of Jaclyn Cirello as the University’s first Associate Director
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University publishes fall 2023 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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A Scholars’ Mentorship Program success story, featuring Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 ‘24g
Today, SUNY New Paltz alumnus Mackenzy McMorris ‘22 (Finance; Black Studies) ‘24g (Business Administration) is a SUNY Chancellor’s Awardee and
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University updates Confidential Information Policy
SUNY New Paltz has enacted new revisions to the institutional Confidential Information Policy, to ensure compliance with federal law and
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President Wheeler’s December 2023 Report to Faculty
Dear Colleagues: As we wrap up another hectic fall semester, I write to share enrollment updates and other important news
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Ride on, Hawks! New Paltz officially named a Bike Friendly University
For the first time, the League of American Bicyclists has recognized SUNY New Paltz with the distinction of Honorable Mention
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