Accepted Students

You need a Purchase email address before you can do anything else.

Activate your account here: Online Account Activation

1. Select “Activate your account for the first time”
2. Agree to the terms
3. Enter the email address you used on your application and date of birth and click “Submit” and then “Create Your Password” to activate your account

You must activate your account in order to see your Financial Aid package. 

Using your newly activated email account, you can make it official! Secure your spot by submitting your deposit.

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Deposit Due Dates

Undergraduate Students

• January 12 for spring enrollment.
• May 1 for fall enrollment.

Graduate Students

• April 15 for fall enrollment.
• May 1 for Music programs.

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Deposit Amounts

Enrollment ONLY: $150

Enrollment and Housing: $400

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Pay Your Deposit

1. Go to myHeliotrope
2. Sign in using your Purchase username (your Purchase email without the @purchase.edu) and password
3. Click the “New Student” box
4. Click “Pay Deposits”

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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.

Once you’ve paid your Enrollment Deposit and set up your email/myHeliotrope account, you should proceed to the New Student Registration page and follow the instructions for your student type (freshmen or transfer) and academic program.

Graduate students: contact your academic departments for registration information.

Forms

In order to move into your housing assignment and attend classes, you must submit the following forms, which can be found on the Health Services website.

• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunization Record
• Online Meningitis Information Survey
• College Entrance Health History and Physical Examination

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Prevention Program

You’ll receive links to complete the online EverFi AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention courses in July.

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Medical Insurance Requirement

You must have adequate health insurance. If you don’t have coverage through a parent/guardian’s insurance plan, you can enroll in a plan via the New York State Marketplace.

• Visit Health Services to learn more about what’s required and how to find a plan if you don’t have one currently.

• Final official high school transcript with your graduation date. Complete our request form and submit it to your high school.
• Final official college transcript(s) from all colleges you’ve attended after your last term ends.
• AP and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores from The College Board. Our CEEB code is 2878.

This spring, admissions will offer a variety of in person and virtual admitted student events.

Take a look at our offerings and register for any or all of the options!

Student Financial Services staff are available to answer any financial aid questions you may have via phone or Zoom (schedule and links available on the SFS landing page).

You must fill out a FAFSA to be considered for financial aid. Use the links below.

• Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Complete your TAP application (New York State Residents)

First-year students may have a car on campus.

Order your parking permit through myHeliotrope:

• Click on the “Student” tab
• Select “Parking Options”

Orientation is where we really get things rolling here at Purchase. It’s a big part of starting your life here.

You’ll get a taste of campus life, traditions, and social opportunities, learn about on and off campus resources, and connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students.

• 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.

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• Find out more information about types of academic accommodations and documentation guidelines to learn what information is helpful to share.
• Request academic accommodations
• Get more information about accessible campus housing

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• Learn more about our Cornerstone Connect program, a fee-based comprehensive service offered to college-ready, self-motivated students seeking support in executive functioning growth and social skill building.
  
  You’re invited to attend one of the info sessions scheduled throughout the year, listed on the Cornerstone Connect page linked above.