Welcome! Dual Diploma Program

1. Welcome!Dual Diploma Program State University of New York New Paltz

2. Kathleen Bauman GeherContact Information:Kathleen Bauman GeherDirector, Dual Diploma Programgeherk@newpaltz.eduPHONE: 845-257-3594FAX: 845-257-3608 www.newpaltz.edu/dualdiploma http://www.newpaltz.edu/visitorsguide/ http://www.newpaltz.edu/vtour/

3. MAILING ADDRESSMailing Address:Kathleen Bauman GeherVH203BSUNY New Paltz1 Hawk DriveNew Paltz, NY 12561

4. SUNY New Paltz

5. Vandenberg Hall (School of Business)

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7. Athletic and Wellness Center

8. Lenape Hall

10. The “Gunks”

11. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE BASED ON: • COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM • ÖSYM SCORES • COPY OF DIPLOMA • All documents can be submitted online in a program called Studio Abroad. Applying to SUNY New Paltz

12. Instructions on Applying to the Dual Diploma ProgramsStep 1: Go to https://studioabroad.newpaltz.edu/?go=ITUECONEW and click on Apply Now.

13. REQUIRED TOEFL SCORES • Paper-based or institutional TOEFL (given by SUNY) = 550 • Internet TOEFL (iBT) = 74 • IELTS (6.5 overall) • Scores need to be submitted to SUNY New Paltz: sent by ETS (#2541), official score sheet faxed, or signed letter from SUNY official. Applying to SUNY New Paltz

14. Application for F-1 Student Visa • 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. • 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. • Once application is complete, New Paltz will issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. • 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. Getting to SUNY New Paltz

15. Tuition and Fees Tuition $11,800 Fees $900 Health ins. $700 Living Costs Room $4,600 Food $2,600 Other$2,400 Estimated* Costs for Extended Spring 2014Expected total: $23,000 *Estimated costs based on predicted increases. Payment plans are available.

16. My.newpaltz.edu • Students can get valuable information from this student website, including: • Your class schedule • Your room assignment • Your health records • Your bill • Your holds (blocks) on your account.

17. You must have a minimum GPA of 1.9 to come to SUNY New Paltz. • 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. Academic Policies (available on the website)

18. Choosing classes at New Paltz • You will be able to choose some of elective 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.

19. 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 Studying at SUNY New Paltz

20. 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. Reminders

21. We’ll see you in January!