Welcome to the Non-Matriculated Resource Page

This resource page will provide you several instructional guides and details on how to access some of our tools and services for new and returning students. Non-Matriculated students are those students who are not part of a degree program and who may only be taking one or two courses that are being offered under our credit program. There are several reasons that you may be attending SUNY Ulster as a non-matriculated student including our Apprentice/Pre-Apprentice program, Scholarship funded courses, or grant opportunities for career pathway training. 

Step 1: Review all Requirements

Welcome to the Program

You may have already received an email to welcome you to SUNY Ulster and the program you're planning on taking at the college. In order to best prepare for next steps, we encourage you to review this guide which outlines all of the requirements in order to have you properly registered. 

Completing Documents Prior to Being Registered

It is important to mention that registering for a credit bearing course at any college requires students to complete important documents. Throughout this process we encourage you to check your my.sunyulster.edu email account as well as your personal email account to ensure that you are reviewing any communications that are being sent to you. The timely completion of all necessary documentation is required so that you can be properly registered for your course.

Step 2: How to Login to the Portal

The SUNY Portal is the main dashboard for students. To access the portal you will need login credentials which consists of a username and a password. You may have already received a welcome email which provided you your username and U#. If this is the very first time you are accessing the portal, please follow the steps below.

Navigating the Student Portal

The SUNY Portal dashboard will give you access to several tools depending on what you may need. Please note that you may have limited access to some sections of the Portal depending on the program you are registered for and whether those tools have been assigned to you to access. This may include your SUNY email, class schedule, and/or online course tools such as Brightspace.

We have an online video tutorial available for you to learn how to navigate the portal.

Step 3: Confirmation of Course Registration

After you have been registered, the Registrar office will be able to register you into your course(s).

Step 4: Proof of Residence

This step is required for ALL non-matriculated students.

Non-Resident Tuition

The New York State Education Law requires that all students file proof of residence upon enrollment with a community college. Students will qualify for NY resident tuition rates if they have maintained a permanent residence in NYS for one full year and in their county for 6 months prior to the first day of classes. A student MUST PROVE RESIDENCY WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE START OF CLASS OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE NON-RESIDENT FEE.

Ulster County Residents

Valid NYS Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Non-Driver ID Card issued more than 1 year ago with current Ulster County address (no P.O. Boxes). OR If issued less than 1 year with Ulster County address (no P.O. Boxes), include one of the following from the list below: 

• Vehicle Insurance Card

• NYS Voter Registration Card

• NYS Bank Statement

• Credit Card Statement

• Utility Bill

• Copy of the student’s NYS or Federal Income Tax Return for the preceding year

• If the student lives with parent(s), a copy of the parent’s tax return for the preceding year listing the student as a dependent.

• Social Security Statement or Social Services Statement

To do this, you can scan or take a clear photograph of one of the following documents and email the image to Student Accounts at studentaccountsinfo@sunyulster.edu. 

Out of County Residents

Students who are New York State residents, (for at least one year), but are NOT residents of Ulster County must provide the Student Accounts Office with a Certificate of Residence to remove the non-resident tuition charge from their account. Applications for a certificate of residence should be completed no earlier than 60 days before or 30 days after the start of the semester for which the student is proving Ulster County residency. Applications and instructions for obtaining a certificate of residence.  You can also go to your home county's website. Once the application is completed and signed in front of a notary, it is returned to the county’s Finance/Treasures office and they will issue the certificate of residence.

Out of State Residents

Students whose permanent and primary residence is not in New York State or who have not lived in New York State for one year or more, prior to the start of the semester enrolled, must pay both the tuition and non-resident tuition charges.

Living in New York State While Attending College

A person does not acquire a New York State domicile only by being physically present in New York for the sole purpose of attending a New York State campus.

More Questions?

If you have any residency questions, please contact the Student Accounts Office at 845-687-5099, email the office at studentaccountsinfo@sunyulster.edu or stop by the office located in Vanderlyn Hall Room 204.

Step 5: Submitting your Immunization Records

This step is only required if you are taking 6 or more credits. 

New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires that all college students who take 6 or more credits, and who were born in 1957 or later, must supply the college with proof of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella. Information, directions and completion of this information can be found on the Immunization Form. Completed records can be sent to the Health Services office at: healthservices@sunyulster.edu. If you have any questions, contact them directly at: 845-687-5246.

Step 6: Access your Textbooks

This step is ONLY relevant if the course(s) you are registered for have textbooks associated with them. If this is the case you will be receiving an email from our College Bookstore referencing the "UStack" program and a subject line that includes "Action Required". You MUST respond to that request by selecting the "Make Your Selection Now" link in the email. We strongly recommend that you choose to have the book shipped to you. If you will be at the Stone Ridge campus and would prefer to pick up the book then choose the Pickup option.

Textbooks MUST be Returned
It is important to note that your textbook is on loan and it MUST be returned to the bookstore. At the end of the course you have the option to deliver the book in person to the bookstore at Stone Ridge or you may deliver it to the main office at the Kingston Center (94 Mary's Avenue, Kingston). If your book is not returned you will have a hold placed on your account which will prevent you from registering in any future course at the college.

Have more Questions?

If you are looking for additional information about the college and services, check out our FAQ page. If you find yourself stuck, reach out to our Registration team at cereg@sunyulster.edu.