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School of Continuing Education and Liberal Studies

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Liberal Studies BA | Liberal Studies: Arts BA | Liberal Studies: Communication/Media Studies BA | Liberal Studies: Legal Studies BA

Be sure to review and follow all application instructions and observe all deadlines carefully. In cases where students fail to follow the requirements and instructions and/or to observe deadlines there is no guarantee the application can be reviewed and the application may be withdrawn from consideration.

Deadlines to Apply:
Fall Admission: July 1, 2013
Spring Admission: December 15, 2012

Step 1:  Apply Online:

You may apply online using either the SUNY Application at www.suny.edu/Student/apply or the Common Application at www.commonapp.org. Please use only one application form.  The application fee is $50.

Step 2: Submit Academic Records:

Transfer students who have completed fewer than 24 college credits are strongly encouraged to complete SUNY Online Academic Record (SOAR) in order to speed the review process. If you choose to complete your academic record online, please note that once you are accepted and indicate your intent to enroll, an official final transcript must be sent from your high school to Purchase College. Please see the information regarding SOAR (SUNY Online Academic Record) in the Freshman instructions above.'

Applicants must submit the following information:

  • Official college transcripts from all colleges attended or in which you are currently enrolled*
  • Official high school transcripts and SAT/ACT test scores, if you have earned fewer then 24 college credits**
  • One letter of recommendation from a recent college professor (for non-traditional age applicants, a letter from an employer is satisfactory)

These items must be sent directly to:

Purchase College-Application Processing
279 Broadway
Albany, NY 12204-2755

*Students with under 24 college credits are required to submit official high school transcripts, SAT and/or ACT, and/or GED scores.  Students who have completed over 24 college credits at the time of application completion may choose to only submit college transcripts, but it is possible the Office of Admissions will request these additional items upon application review.  Students who have taken AP exams should submit all AP scores for evaluation and transfer credit.

**’Official’ means documents are delivered in sealed envelopes from the school or electronically directly from the school or testing service.

Step 3:  Submit the Transfer Supplemental Form

 SUNY Application Supplemental:  Students using the SUNY application must complete and submit the Transfer Supplemental Form.  Be sure to complete all applicable sections of the form including the required statement.  The supplemental form should be emailed directly to admessay@purchase.edu.

The form is available in the following formats:

Common Application Supplemental:  Students using the Common Application must complete and submit the Supplemental Application, Instructor Evaluations, and College Official’s Report in order for their application to be processed.

Rockland Community College Extension Site: If you are interested in the extension site at Rockland Community College, please include that information in your Supplemental Application/Essay.

NOTE: Prior/current EOP/HEOP/SEEK/College Discovery student please click here for further instructions.