Please note that while the official deadline is September 15th, the program operates on a rolling admissions basis. Early application is strongly encouraged. To inquire about your admission status, please email gep@newpaltz.edu
The SUNY Global Engagement Program provides students with the opportunity to spend a semester immersed in international affairs in the world’s most important global city, New York City. Enrolled students complete an internship with a global organization, a research program and an integrated class at the SUNY Global Center. This program offers options to undertake work and study in fields related to global affairs, including politics, education, the arts, the social and natural sciences and business.
The Global Engagement Program (GEP) includes a unique combination of direct hands-on experience, classroom learning and research, providing students with a strong foundation from which to launch a career in our increasingly interconnected world. The semester-long program, offered every fall and spring, carries a full course load of 12-15 credit hours comprised of three well integrated components. The GEP also offers a summer session, which is solely the internship component (8 credits).
FALL AND SPRING SESSIONS:
Complete a globally engaged internship relevant to your interests (6-9 credits)
Weekly seminar on global affairs (3 credits)
A research project related to your internship (3 credits)
SUMMER SESSIONS:
Complete a globally engaged internship relevant to your interests (8 credits)
Learn more here: https://www.newpaltz.edu/gep/
