Graduate
Welcome! There’s no better place to push yourself to the next level than Purchase.
Get Started Here: Next Steps
Once you’ve decided, follow the required steps detailed below.
Why It’s The First Step
You must activate your Purchase email account to:
- Pay your deposits
- Check your Degree Progress Report (DPR) for transfer credits
- View your financial aid package
- Receive official communications from Purchase College
How to Activate
Activate your account here: Online Account Activation
- Select “Activate your account for the first time”
- Agree to the terms
- Enter the email address you used on your application and your date of birth and click “Submit”
- Then “Create Your Password” to activate your account
Make It Official!
Using your newly activated email account, secure your spot by submitting your deposit.
Deposit Due Dates
- April 15 for fall enrollment.
- May 1 for Music programs.
Deposit Amounts
- Enrollment ONLY: $150
- Enrollment and Housing: $400
Pay Your Deposit
- Go to myHeliotrope
- Sign in using your Purchase username (your Purchase email without the @purchase.edu) and password
- Click the “New Student” box
- Click “Pay Deposits”
Purchase College does not ask or consider a response to the criminal history question in the admissions decision process.
However, please be aware that if you seek access to student housing, study abroad or internship opportunities, or professional licensure, you will be asked to provide this information. Also be aware that a prior felony conviction may impede your ability to complete your chosen degree program or receive professional licensure in your chosen field.
Once you’ve paid your housing deposit, you’ll be prompted to complete the Residence License Agreement (RLA) and room preference questionnaire.
Students must be registered for a full-time schedule (12 credits) by August 1 (fall semester) or January 15 (spring semester) for housing.
Contact the chair of your academic department for registration information.
Adjustments can be made up until the end of the add/drop period.
Art History
Jonah Westerman
jonah.westerman@purchase.edu
914-251-6577
Visual Arts and Dual MA/MFA
Julian Kreimer
julian.kreimer@purchase.edu
Entrepreneurship in the Arts
Jordan Shue
jordan.shue@purchase.edu
Music
Sue Fleishaker
sue.fleishaker@purchase.edu
914-251-6700
Submit final official college transcript(s) from all colleges you’ve attended after your last term ends.
View our Tuition and Aid page to see in-state and out-of-state costs and find links to financial resources.
Review your financial aid package by logging in to your myHeliotrope account.
Visit Graduate Orientation for information about…
- Special events in August
- More Card / Campus ID
- Parking Pass
- Meal Plan / Dining Dollars
More to Consider
Get In Touch
If you need accommodations because of a disability, be sure to contact the Office of Disability Resources to make a registration appointment and discuss your needs: odr@purchase.edu or (914) 251-6035.
Request academic accommodations
Resources
Find out more information about types of academic accommodations and documentation guidelines to learn what information is helpful to share.
Get more information about accessible campus housing
The Children’s Center is a childcare center located on our campus. It has been providing the highest quality of early care and education in a safe, happy, healthy, and inclusive learning environment since 1973.
It provides full-time childcare for children between 18 months and 5 years of age and welcome families from Purchase College as well as the surrounding community.
The center is licensed by the Office for Children and Family Services. For more information, visit The Children’s Center website or call them at 914-251-6895.