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Advising Center
Student Services Building, 2nd floor (914) 251-3990 advising@purchase.edu
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staff serve as major advisors for undeclared students
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advises and registers all incoming students in BA/BS programs between semesters
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gives guidance on choosing courses, majors in BA/BS programs
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helps students interpret their DPR (Degree Progress Report), as well as other academic polices
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communicates with students about academic status concerns (warning, probation, dismissal)
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administers the Starfish platform to connect students with their network of faculty, staff, and campus support services
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Affirmative Action and Title IX
Student Services Building, 3rd floor (914) 251-5992 arletha.milesboyce@purchase.edu
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ensures equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s protected characteristics
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provides private consultation, unbiased investigation, and assistance for students who have experienced discrimination, sex-based harassment, sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and/or stalking
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Athletics and Physical Education
Gym Chris Bisignano (914) 251-6534 chris.bisignano@purchase.edu
Facebook Instagram: @purchasecollegeathletics Twitter (X): PC__Athletics
For Intramural sports, see below
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17 NCAA Division 3, varsity sports
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fitness center
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basketball court
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tennis courts
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racquetball courts
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rock climbing
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multipurpose turf fields
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swimming pool
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Campus Technology Services (CTS)
Social Sciences Building, basement helpdesk@purchase.edu Student FAQ page
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CTS Video Chat Technical Support through Zoom or submit a work order request
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provides technology support and consultation for hardware and software
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provides assistance with e-mail, user accounts, and network connectivity
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oversees all campus computer labs
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provides printing assistance (including print quota management)
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provides audio/visual equipment loans
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provides Wi-Fi and internet service
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Career Development Center
Student Services Building, room 214 (914) 251-6370 career.development@purchase.edu
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offers drop-in hours and appointments for students to help with career decisions, job searches, resume writing, interview skills, internship information
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hosts open houses, job fairs, graduate school fairs, experiential learning fairs, and a wide variety of workshops
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posts on and off-campus part-time and full-time jobs through Purchase JobScore
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offers free professional clothing for interviews
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co-hosts Purchase Alumni Mentor Network with the Office of Alumni Engagement
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Office of Community Standards
Student Services Building, 3rd floor (914) 251-6027 saf.conduct@purchase.edu
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maintains the Student Code of Conduct and the discipline process with the goal of building student understanding of their rights and responsibilities as members of the Purchase College community
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Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
Humanities Building, lower level (914) 251-6390 cou.counseling.center@purchase.edu
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provides students a range of free and confidential services for personal issues including stress, mental health difficulties, substance use concerns, sexual assault and abuse, and related needs—call or walk in for an appointment Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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offers crisis response during the fall and spring semesters—after hours the Counselor on Call may be contacted via our answering service
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offers Campus Advocacy Services (CAS) for students seeking a confidential first response to interpersonal violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and partner violence.
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manages the Harbor Center for Health Promotion (see below)
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Disability Resources (ODR)
Student Services Building, 3rd floor Room 316A (914) 251-6035 odr@purchase.edu
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coordinates academic, housing, and dietary accommodations and auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all programs, services, and activities at Purchase College
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oversees Cornerstone Connect, a fee-based comprehensive service offered to college-ready, self-motivated students seeking support in executive functioning growth and social skill building
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coordinates with the Testing Center (see below) which administers exams for students with documented disabilities and approved testing accommodations
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Harbor Center for Health Promotion
Fort Awesome, 1st floor Rooms 135, 136, and 138 cou.counseling.center@purchase.edu
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offers an open meditation space and free stress reduction activities such as, yoga, body work, and support groups exclusively for Purchase students—check out the Harbor Activities Schedule and follow our Instagram Wellness@PC
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the Health Promotion Coordinator (sara.herskowitz@purchase.edu) offers the Health Promotion Internship: paid interns receive peer education training and perform a variety of functions including leading their own interest/activity groups—interns work with CBHS staff to provide afterhours stress reduction and well-being activities at the Harbor Center
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the Harbor Center promotes substance-free relaxation and community activities—contact us to collaborate on your program
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Health Services
Campus Center South, lower level Office: (914) 251-6380 Appointments: (914) 251-7925 Fax: (914) 251-6388 hse@purchase.edu
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provides sensitive, comprehensive healthcare for all matriculated students
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medical care is offered during the fall and spring academic semesters Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
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medical visits are by appointment only: please call us at (914) 251-7925 to schedule either an in-person or virtual visit
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Intramurals
Adam Taraska (914) 251-7855 adam.taraska@purchase.edu
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13 intramurals and classes
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open pickleball and swim are available
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free and available for all Purchase students
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Learning Center
Library, lower level Room 0009 learning@purchase.edu
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offers free peer tutoring in writing, study skills, and subject-specific tutoring both in person and virtually
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offers the OWL (Online Writing Lab) essay or research paper and receive written feedback from a tutor within two business days
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make an appointment with a tutor
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Library
Director’s Office: (914) 251-6435 Circulation Desk: (914) 251-6401 Reference Desk: (914) 251-6410
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supports faculty/student research needs through class instruction and through individual consultations
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provides computers, scanners, printers, assistive technology, and digital audio/sound recording technology
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provides research assistance through in-person, email, text, and 24/7 online chat, and video reference (see Ask a Librarian for more)
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provides an extensive collection of digital and print resources, this includes strong collections in the visual and performing arts
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provides group and individual study rooms, and comfortable spaces for studying and relaxing
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Multicultural Center
Fort Awesome (914) 251-6333 ceg.multicultural.center@purchase.edu
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encourages identity exploration and celebration through activities and events
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offers diversity education through training and information sessions
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serves all students as portal for information related to diversity
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Office for Global Education
Student Services Building, 2nd floor (914) 251-6032 saf.global.ed.team@purchase.edu
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provides information about and oversees study abroad programs
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supports international students
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oversees international partnerships with other universities
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administers Global Scholars Program
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provides advising for Fulbright and Gilman Scholarships
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Student Involvement
(part of the Office of Residential and Student Life)
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creates and coordinates all orientation programs and activities
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supports new students’ transition to Purchase
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advises all clubs and organizations including PSGA (Purchase Student Government Association)
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check out the event calendar to see all of the fun and exciting events coming up this semester
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Registrar’s Office
Student Services Building, 1st floor (914) 251-6361 registrar@purchase.edu
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maintains the academic calendar for the college
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on the forms and policies page you can find forms for course registration, late add or withdrawals, major/minor declarations, TAP waivers, pre-approval to transfer credits, readmission, and more
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processes chosen name updates
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assists students with leaves of absence and withdrawals (non-medical) and re-admissions
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processes final grades, transfer credits, and provides official transcripts
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verifies degree requirements and enrollment, maintains Degree Progress Reports, and awards degrees
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processes course substitutions and waivers at departments’ request
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oversees cross-registration
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maintains final exam schedule
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Residential and Student Life
Campus Center North, 2nd floor (914) 251-7040 rsl@purchase.edu
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manages housing and occupancy issues
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mediates roommate issues
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oversees hall maintenance issues
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oversees RA program
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builds educational life skills through programming
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Student Affairs
Student Services Building, 3rd floor (914) 251-6030 saf.student.affairs@purchase.edu
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assists students with non-academic (medical) leaves of absence or late course withdrawals
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meets with any student who has issues related to non-academic support services
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connects students to appropriate resources
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Student Financial Services
Student Services Building, 1st floor (914) 251-6080 sfs@purchase.edu
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assists students with loans and other forms of aid to help with tuition payment issues semester bills and assists student and families with billing questions
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collects personal payments and financial aid payments including grants, loans, and scholarships
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Testing Center
Student Services Building, 2nd floor (914) 251-3993 testing@purchase.edu
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administers exams for students with documented disabilities in accordance with their ODR-approved testing accommodations.
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University Police (UPD)
Lincoln Avenue Underpass Emergency: (914) 251-6911 Non-emergency: (914) 251-6900
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acts as primary law enforcement agency for the campus
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maintains a safe campus—responds to all emergencies, accidents, law violations
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provides educational programming for the campus community
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