Incoming Status: Graduate
Area of Interest: Art History MA Program
Entry Semester Available: Spring 2009 and Fall 2009
Application Deadline: Spring 2009 - Decmber 1, 2008; Fall 2009 - March 1, 2009 (Rolling admission thereafter)

Who may apply:

a. Individuals holding an undergraduate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college in the United States or an approved institution of higher education abroad.

b. Individuals who are enrolled for a bachelor's degree who are in their senior year.

c. Individuals who have earned credit in a minimum of 5 undergraduate art history courses.

Follow these instructions when applying to Purchase College as a Graduate Art History MA Program applicant.

Note: International Applicants must follow the international application instructions.


Step 1: Submit your completed Purchase College Graduate Application.
Note: Completed application must be received by December 1st for Spring 2009 and March 1st for Fall 2009 (rolling admission thereafter).

Send the completed Purchase College Graduate Application to:

Purchase College
Office of Admissions
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, New York 10577-1400
Attn: Graduate Programs

Step 2: Include with your application packet the following items.

- A non-refundable application fee in the amount of $50.00
      payable to: Purchase College

- Three (3) letters of recommendation. Be sure to choose
  individuals who are well qualified to evaluate your past
  performance and your potential for graduate study. Instruct the
   person recommending you to use stationery that represents
   his/her institution. Letters of recommendation can be faxed
   (914) 251-6314.

- Transcripts from each and every institution of higher learning
  that has been attended since high school. Please remember
   that in order for a transcript to be considered official, it must
   have a raised seal and have the Registrar's signature. You are
   welcome to hand deliver the transcripts as long as they are in a
   sealed envelope.

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Downloadable PDF Form
Graduate Application 2009 (must be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions at Purchase College) 

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