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Campus Life
Campus Life
There’s no community quite like this one.
Ask Purchase students their favorite thing about Purchase, and most often, their answers will share a theme—the sense of community.
It’s the people and the place. Often described as a bubble—in a good way—Purchase’s sense of community comes from the open-minded, collaborative, and supportive people drawn here.
It also comes from the campus itself. The buildings lie clustered together in the middle of 500 protected acres of forest, fields, and wildlife.
It’s a campus built for pedestrian life—your walk to class is peaceful, surrounded by public art created by both students and renowned artists alike. You’ll meet peers, faculty, friends, and potential collaborators on the way.
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The Stood: Uniquely Purchase
The Purchase version of the student union—totally student-run, for students only.
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Find Your People
The Clubs and Organizations on campus create connections…and the fun.
Check the ListCulture Shock
Like a mini-Coachella, Culture Shock features performances by some of the area’s best emerging artists in a range of musical genres. There’s tons of food, carnival rides, games, vendors, and activities. It’s exclusive—only Purchase students and their guests can attend. It’s the perfect end-of-year celebration.
“Culture Shock is a uniquely Purchase event. Stuff like this doesn’t happen at most schools.”
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Latest Stories
Mixing Art and Tech
The new TAPROOT Interactive Media Lab invites all students to creatively experiment with the latest technology, including podcast studios, 3D printers and scanners, powerful computers, and more.
Students Vie for Annual Shark Tank Awards
The startup pitching competition, modeled on the popular ABC show Shark Tank, awarded $4,500 in prizes.
Major Geothermal Project Slated for Purchase
Purchase receives $50 million for a major geothermal project, funded by Governor Hochul’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Program.