Purchase College - Admissions

Schedule a Visit

The Purchase College campus could be described as the “opposite of ivy;” the modernist movement at full flower. Frankly, our architecture is an acquired taste. Of course, it is what goes on inside our buildings and in the spaces between, that is important. Come experience it for yourself.

GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & TOURS

Information Sessions and/or Tours are for students of all academic interests.

During the spring and fall semesters they include a presentation by an admissions representative, a questions and answer session and a tour of campus. Summer sessions offer a guided tour of campus by an Admissions Ambassador.

Schedule your summer visit for 10:00 a.m. most Mondays and Wednesdays. During the academic semesters we also offer 10:00 a.m. on select Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. most Fridays.

CANCELLATIONS - Information Sessions & Tours that are cancelled due to inclement weather will be listed on the Admissions main number 914-251-6300.

OPEN HOUSES

Check back in August for information about our 2008-2009 Open House events. In the meantime, please consider attending an Information Session and Tour.

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TOURS

Available during the fall and spring semesters, this tour is for students interested in seeing the classrooms and buildings specifically for the conservatories of Dance, Music or Theatre Arts & Film, or professional training in our School of Art+Design. This tour does not include general buildings such as the dining hall or dormitories, to view these please register for an Information Session and Tour.

School of the Arts Tours will resume in the fall semester. Please consider attending an Information Session and Tour.

TRANSFER STUDENT / LIBERAL STUDIES WORKSHOP

Find out how you can complete your degree at Purchase College. Learn about the transfer admissions process, financial aid, and meet with advisors in a relaxed environment. We'll discuss the many options in the liberal arts & sciences, as well as the adult degree completion program in Liberal Studies for students who need evening and/or part time study.

Get Liberal Arts & Science major information. Students interested in majors in the arts, please see "School of the Arts Tours" or " Information Sessions" above.

Currently there are no transfer workshops scheduled. Please consider attending an Information Session and Tour.

LONG ISLAND RECEPTIONS

Currently there are no Long Island receptions scheduled, please consider attending an Information Session and Tour.

IMMEDIATE DECISION DAY

Currently there are no Immediate Decision Days scheduled. Please consider attending an Information Session and Tour.

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL STUDIES EXTENSION SITE INFO SESSIONS

For adult and transfer students interested in working towards their Liberal Studies degree closer to home or work, Purchase College offers extension programs at Rockland Community College and Westchester Community College – Peekskill. More information is available through the School of Liberal Studies and Continuing Education.

Group Visits

Designed for groups of 10 or more high school students representing an educational institution or a community agency interested in visiting Purchase College. The Group Visit program generally consists of a presentation by an Admissions Advisor and a guided tour of campus.

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Group Visits

High schools and organizations with 8 or more students, please see group visit information below or email admissions@purchase.edu.

Admissions Notes

INTERVIEW POLICY
Purchase College does not offer evaluative interviews for admissions except for select programs in the Visual and Performing Arts. These interviews occur during the application process by invitation only.
However, if you are interested in speaking with an admissions counselor you can arrange an informative interview. These interviews must be made in advance on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by calling the Office of Admissions at 914-251-6300.
The lack of an interview will not have an adverse impact on your admissions decision.

The Office of Admissions' summer hours are:
Monday thru Thursday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

The office will be closed on:
2008
Monday, September 1
Thursday, November 27
Friday, November 28
Thursday, December 25