Get Involved
Purchase alumni are a fiercely loyal bunch. Your achievements and adventures provide a steady stream of inspiration, excitement, and confidence to current Purchase students.
Alumni support is vital to help the college flourish.
By getting involved with Purchase programs, you give back to your alma mater and pay it forward for the next generation of alumni. Volunteer to become an alumni admissions ambassador that helps with outreach to newly accepted students, a mentor or guest speaker; a donor, or explore any other role that works for you. Your stories will inspire current students and attract new prospects to the College; your donations will help us thrive.
Below are a few ways you can help:
Make a Gift
Help shape the future of Purchase College, its programs and students by making a gift to the College. The most common contributions are made by check, credit card, or stock. The college can also accept outright gifts of artwork, real estate, gifts-in-kind, and other assets.
Visit What To Support to learn about annual giving, matching gifts, named and non-named funds to support scholarships or endowed chairs and professorships, tributes, long-range planned giving, and bequests and trusts.
Join a Committee or Group
Alumni sponsored Committees and Affinity Groups assist in planning and engaging the College community in activities that cultivate fellowship among alumni and foster mutually productive and rewarding relations between alumni and the College community. Join a group today.
Volunteer
Mentor current students or offer advice to recent grads as they begin their careers. Share your expertise by speaking at a lecture or on a panel. Host a networking event in your home or place of business. Get social and encourage classmates and fellow alumni to attend Alumni Weekend, regional alumni events, and other programs for alumni.
Volunteer opportunities:
- Join the Alumni Association Board
- Speak on alumni panels
- Assist with job placements and internships
- Join class reunion committees
- Help with outreach for Alumni Weekend
- Plan regional events in your area
- Mentor current students
- Become active with PC social media
Engage with programs and events:
- Networking events and happy hours
- Live performances
- Student presentations and performances
- Cocktail receptions
- Exhibits
- Lectures and workshops
- Alumni Weekend
- The many programs and events on and off campus
Make a Difference
No matter how you decide to get involved with Purchase, know that your generosity of time, effort, and financial support will make a world of difference to our students, faculty, alumni, and the Purchase College community at large.
You are an integral part of the Purchase College alumni network.
If you would like more information about getting involved with Purchase College, please e-mail the Office of Alumni Engagement.