Incoming Status: Transfer
Area of Interest: Acting
Entry Semester Available: Fall 2009
Application Deadline: February 2, 2009
Follow these instructions when applying to Purchase College as a Transfer Acting applicant.
Note: International Applicants must follow the international application instructions.
Note: Transfer students who were enrolled in an Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), College Discovery (CD) or similar special program at their initial college should review the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Purchase College.
Step 1: Submit your completed application by February 2, 2009.
Send the completed application and a check for $40 (payable to "SUNY APC") 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
Step 2: Have your official college transcripts sent directly to:
Office of Admissions
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577-1400
*Students with under 24 credits must request for official high school transcripts, SAT, ACT, and/or GED scores.
Step 3: Acting Audition
An audition is required as part of the application process. You will receive specific information on how to schedule your audition upon receipt of your application. Audition requests will not be taken by phone.
Please note: A $45 audition fee must be paid in advance or at the time of the audition.
Acting Program National Audition Tour Dates
Purchase College Campus
TBD
New York
TBD
Chicago
TBD
San Francisco
TBD
Los Angeles
TBD
Miami
TBD
Bring a picture and a résumé. A snapshot will do if you do not have an 8 by 10 head shot. Be sure that your name, address, telephone number, and date of audition are written on the back. Your résumé should include a complete list of theatrical activities.
Bring (do not mail) letters of recommendation from previous teachers or directors along with your 300 -500 word essay on any subject that you find meaningful.
Prepare two monologues and one song. One monologue should be contemporary, and the other classical. Choose material that you connect with, that you like, and that you feel shows you to your advantage.
A simple announcement of the names and roles will be sufficient. A small assortment of chairs and tables will be provided.
Time yourself beforehand. Total audition time must not exceed five minutes. Time yourself carefully so that you will be able to finish within the time limit without feeling pressured. Memorize the material and prepare it thoroughly so that you will feel confident about your work.
Attire. Choose audition clothing that is suitable for presenting the characters, but do not attempt costumes. Your clothing should allow freedom of movement as short improvisations may be explored.