Thank you for your interest in bringing your group to SUNY New Paltz.  

Discover New Paltz: Guided Tour + Student Enrichment Programs 

Experience a comprehensive, student-led campus tour and get an inside look at our supportive academic community. You will begin your day with a presentation from our Office of Undergraduate Admission, you will then learn directly from our Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Scholars' Mentorship Program (SMP) offices. 

Who? Juniors and Seniors in High School (max 50 students) 

When? Select Wednesdays at 10:15 AM during the Spring and Fall semesters. We do not offer group tours during Summer or Winter breaks. 

10:15 a.m. - Arrive at SUNY New Paltz  
10:30 a.m. - Admission Presentation  
10:45 a.m. - Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Presentation  
11:00 a.m. - Scholars Mentorship Program (SMP) Presentation  
11:15 a.m. - Campus Tour  
12:45 p.m. - Campus Tour Concludes  
Please note we cannot alter this schedule. 

Group Visit Policies  

Chaperones: As per New York State Education Law, you must provide an adult chaperone for every 10 students attending. SUNY New Paltz also requires one additional chaperone.  

Cancellations: Due to the high volume of requests, all group visit bookings will be final and unable to be rescheduled. Any groups that cancel within two weeks of their scheduled visit will not be prioritized for visiting the following semester. Thank you for understanding.  

Requesting a Group Visit  
Our Fall 2026 Group Tour schedule is booked.

If you would like to be notified when the request form becomes available for the Spring 2027 semester, fill out this form: 

2027 Spring Group Visit Alert
 

Please note the following: 

• Filling out this form does not guarantee you a date. We will reach out to you to let you know if you have been selected for a group tour. 

• We will prioritize groups who have not visited in the past two semesters.  

• Groups of more than 50 students will not be permitted.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we schedule lunch on campus after our visit? If you are interested in having lunch on campus, you must contact our campus dining services at (845) 257-3647. This must be done at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure arrangements can be made. 

If official group visits are full, can we visit campus on our own for a self-guided visit? Yes! We are an open campus so visiting our campus, even on your own, is encouraged. Please contact us for a copy of our Self-Guided Tour Booklet.

Questions?  

Katlynn Rood  
Assistant Director of First-Year Admission  
Coordinator of Campus Visit Experience  
roodk@newpaltz.edu