You have an F-1 Student Visa or another type of non-immigrant visa.
You do not hold US citizenship or permanent residency.
Since international students come from different parts of the world, speak different languages, study in different schools, and have very different personal circumstances, we will customize your application requirements to your specific circumstances.
Welcoming Community
International students at Purchase College are a vibrant community of important contributors to the arts and sciences on campus. Nearly 10% of the student body carries either an international passport or hails from outside of the United States, and they bring their unique perspectives, talents, and experiences to enrich the classrooms and studios at Purchase.
If accepted , you will join a community of artists and scholars of exceptional talent, aptitude, and motivation.
A distinctly American liberal arts educational model.
We are a close-knit and supportive community with small class sizes and an emphasis on hands-on learning. We revere the power of creativity and critical thinking.
World wide open.
Purchase College emphasizes the importance of an education and a mindset that’s not merely local, or national, but global. We encourage students to think of themselves as actors on a worldwide stage.
We’re diverse.
We’re home to students who hail from 30 foreign countries. Our tagline, Think Wide Open, is more than a motto, it’s how we live, love, and interact. We’re incredibly inclusive, equitable, and respectful of each other.
Best of all worlds.
Our 500-acre suburban campus offers plenty of green space to relax and roam, yet the heart of New York City is just 30 miles south. And the nearby small cities of Port Chester and White Plains have plenty of opportunities to work, shop, and relax outside of NYC.
Advantageous Location
Located in Westchester County, NY, just a short train ride from New York City, Purchase attracts students from around the globe and offers a myriad of academic and co-curricular opportunities for students seeking to study outside of their home country. The many corporate headquarters, cultural organizations, and biotech companies in our surrounding area offer academic internships that put our students on a path to success here and around the world.
International students are required to submit various documents outlined below. Some are required for academic review, and others for visa eligibility.
Contact Beatriz Martin-Ruiz, International Admissions Advisor, with any questions.
Once the application is processed, you will receive an email with access to the applicant portal.
3. Submit Supplemental Form
We then ask you to submit the International Supplemental Form, which allows us to customize the applicant checklist.
4. Send Official Transcripts
Official transcripts from a U.S. institution or International Credential Evaluations must be sent to the admissions office directly. Transcripts submitted by students are considered unofficial.
We require all foreign transcripts be evaluated by an educational credential evaluator. Applicants may use this TEC- Purchase College Evaluation Application for a discounted rate.
Transfer applicants only must submit a TEC (formerly Spantran) Divisional Course Analysis in order to receive college credit for prior college coursework. All other applicants must submit a course-by-course analysis.
Evaluations must be course-by-course evaluations showing all coursework and grades received. Applicants must pay all expenses incurred for this service.
American and Canadian transcripts must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office of the school. The submission of falsified documents will be considered grounds for rejection or reversal of an admission decision.
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5. Language Proficiency
Submit proof of English Proficiency.
Non-native English speaking students and any applicant whose undergraduate degrees is from a country where English is not the language of instruction are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency.
Submit your official TOEFL Test Score Report (Purchase College’s ETS code is 2878) and/or official IELTS or Duolingo score report. The testing service must submit an official report directly to Purchase College. Score reports submitted by the students are considered unofficial, and cannot be used to render a decision.
Submit your completed English Proficiency Report. The English Proficiency Report may be waived for students eligible for a TOEFL/IELTS Exemption. Please have your school counselor fill out the TOEFL Waiver Request Form. However, Admissions still reserves the right to require the completed English Proficiency Report if it is deemed necessary to demonstrate proficiency.
TOEFL Score Requirements
Internet-Based Test (IBT): 80 and above for unconditional admission
Paper-Based Test (PBT): 550 and above for unconditional admission
Computer-Based Test (CBT): 213 and above for unconditional admission
IELTS Score Requirements
6.5 Band Score
Duolingo
105 or better
Students who do not meet minimum TOEFL/IELTS score requirement are not eligible for admission.
All accepted students for whom English is a second language are required to take an English placement exam before their first semester begins at Purchase College and before advising and registration. See English Placement Policy for International Students for more information.
6. Additional Documents
We may require additional documents. Upload these documents to the applicant portal only if requested by admissions. Samples of additional documents are:
