Incoming Status: Freshmen
Area of Interest: Liberal Arts & Sciences/Undeclared
Entry Semester(s) Available: Spring 2008 and Fall 2008
Application Deadline: Spring - November 15, 2007; Fall - May 1, 2008

Follow these instructions when applying to Purchase College as a Freshman Liberal Arts & Sciences/Undeclared applicant.

Note: International Applicants must follow the international application instructions.

Note: Students who have not reached their academic potential because of limited financial resources and inadequate academic preparation should review the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Purchase College.

Apply Online

Step 1: Submit your completed application
Note: Completed applications must be received by November 15, 2007 to meet the Spring 2008 deadline.   Completed applications must be received by May 1, 2008 to meet the Fall 2008 deadline.

Send the completed application (after it is reviewed by your guidance counselor), a check for $40 (payable to "SUNY APC"), and your Official Transcripts to:

SUNY Applications Processing Center
State University Plaza
PO Box 22007
Albany, New York 12201-2007

Note: International Students need to mail the completed application to the Office of Admissions at Purchase College. International Students should review the international application instructions.

Step 2: Request for official High School transcripts or GED scores, and SAT or ACT scores.

Have scores sent to Albany with your application or sent directly to:

Office of Admissions
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577-1400

Step 3: Submit your essay. See Supplemental Form  for guidelines. The essay is REQUIRED. Letters of recommendation are optional.

Office of Admissions
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577-1400
or e-mail it to admessay@purchase.edu