Orientation

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Welcome!

Orientation at Purchase College aims to welcome and support new students and their families as they transition to the Purchase College community by building meaningful connections between the students, faculty, and staff.

Through introducing students to our academic programs, support services, and co-curricular opportunities, we set the stage for students to continue to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

At Orientation, you will be part of a small group new students, led by a Student Orientation Leader (SOL). SOLs serve as the “know it alls” of the campus. They will answer questions about Purchase, help you find your way around campus, and encourage you to make friends!

Winter Orientation

Orientation will be a quick-paced afternoon which will provide you with information on campus resources, tools to navigate campus, opportunities to speak with campus staff and faculty, and meet other new students.

This semester’s Orientation for all new students will be held in person on January 21, 2025. Lunch will be provided during the Community Fair 11am-1pm. The Welcome will begin promptly at 1pm.

Students must use their application portal credentials to register for Orientation. This event is for NEW students only.

Commuter Student Attendance

All commuter students are encouraged to come to campus before or after the Orientation program in order to “take care of business” or visit any campus offices. For a full list of offices, their locations, and hours, please visit the Purchase College website.

For more information, check out the Orientation page.

First-year? Transfer? What am I?

Most students entering college directly from high school are considered first-year students (aka freshmen). Students who have taken courses for credit after completing high school are considered transfers.

However, at Purchase College, there are some circumstances when those rules do not apply!

For example: Dance, film, theatre design/technology, and acting students who have taken college courses after completing high school are considered first-year. These programs are four-year programs at Purchase College; therefore, anyone entering one of these programs will start with their first year.

Please note, if you are an international student who has been issued an initial I-20, you are required to first attend the International Student Orientation.

Orientation Day Galleries

Orientation 2021 Day 3 (July 15)

Orientation 2021 Day 2 (July 14)

Orientation 2021 Day 1 (July 13)

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