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Choose Your Application Status
Select the links below to find detailed information for each category.
Check Deadlines and Requirements
Deadlines and requirements vary widely by program.
Prepare for Auditions and Portfolios
BFA, MusB, and the Creative Writing BA program all have specific requirements for talent assessment.
Review Special Circumstances
Information for homeschooling, high school equivalency, disabilities, and more.
Quick Application Links
First-Year and Transfer Students
Use either the SUNY Application or Common Application to apply.
SUNY Application
Common Application
Graduate Students
Use the Graduate Application to apply.
Visiting Students
Students from other colleges and adults with a high school diploma or its equivalent are welcome to take classes for credit at Purchase College. Learn more about who qualifies as a Visiting Student.
Former Purchase Students
If you previously attended Purchase as a matriculated (degree-seeking) student, we welcome you to return. See what’s required for readmission.