FAQ's
Admissions
Academic Concerns
Career Development Office
Center for Instructional Resources (CIR)
Computing and Information Services (CIS)
Counseling Center
Dining Services
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Financial Aid
Health Services
Learning Center
Library
Orientation
Physical Education
Miscellaneous
Purchase College Association (PCA)
Registrar’s Office
Residence Life
Student Accounts
Telecommunications
University Police
School of Art + Design
- How many majors and degrees are offered?
- How many students are enrolled at Purchase College?
- I will not be graduating until after the summer, can Purchase College wait for my final high school transcript?
- Is Purchase College accredited?
- What is a conservatory program?
- What is the application process and is there a deadline?
Academic Concerns
- How do I know if I have to take the Assessment tests (writing, math or foreign language) in order to meet proficiency requirements?
- How many courses are considered a full load?
- I am a Liberal Arts and Science Freshman. Whom can I speak to during the summer about academic and advising questions?
- Is Teacher Education available at Purchase?
- When must an academic major be declared?
- Who will be my academic advisor?
- Whom do I speak to about my transfer credits?
- With whom should all arts and transfer students speak?
Career Development Office
- At what types of organizations do students find internships?
- What are some events/programs the Career Development Center offers?
Center for Instructional Resources (CIR)
- Are there computers on campus available for student use?
- Does Purchase offer Distance Learning courses?
- I am a distance learning student (study from home/work on my computer) and I need to get connected or setup. Whom do I contact?
- Is there a fee for using any of the labs?
- What software is available in the computer labs?
Computing and Information Services (CIS)
- Can I buy a computer through the school?
- Do I need anti-virus software?
- What type of computer should I buy?
- Will I get an email account through the college?
- Will I have access to the Internet from my residence hall or on campus apartment?
Counseling Center
- Is there counseling available on campus? If so, how can I get an appointment and what will it cost?
- To whom do I speak about accommodations for disabilities (mobility, sensory, learning, health-related, etc.)?
- What is considered a “problem” in order to receive therapy?
- What services are offered by the Counseling Center?
Dining Services
- What is the difference between Flex Points, Super Flex, and Dining Dollars?
- What meal plans are available?
- Where and when can I use my Meal Plan?
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Financial Aid
- How do I apply for Financial Aid?
- How much are books and supplies and will financial aid pay for them?
- What forms should I complete to receive financial aid?
- What if I am only interested in student loans?
- What is Financial Aid?
- What scholarships are available?
Health Services
- What health information is needed now before I can register for classes for the fall semester?
- What if I can't get a Physical Exam before the end of the summer?
- What if I have no immunization record or it is incomplete?
- When do I have to send in my Physical Exam form?
Learning Center
- How do I form a study group?
- What do I do if I need help in a course?
- What should I do if I have a disability?
- Where does the Learning Center fit in?
- Where is the Learning Center and when is it open?
Library
- What can the library offer me besides books and computers?
- What kind of help can I get at the Purchase College Library?
- What services are available online and remotely?
Orientation
- Are meals included in the Orientation program?
- How much does Orientation cost?
- I am a new Liberal Studies student, do I have to attend Orientation?
- I am a new student (but not a Liberal Studies, Internal Transfer or Re-admitted student), do I have to attend Orientation?
- I have been re-admitted to the college, do I have to attend Orientation?
- I have to come the day before Orientation begins - is that O.K?
- I will be a new Graduate Student, do I have to attend Orientation?
- I will be an “internal transfer” student, do I have to attend Orientation?
- Is there an Orientation program for families/parents?
- When do I check-in for Orientation?
Physical Education
- Are there any PE classes offered for credit?
- Are there jobs available at the gym?
- Does the college offer cheerleading opportunities? Scholarships?
- Does the Gym really have a bowling alley?
- How can I borrow sports equipment?
- How can I use the Gym?
- What athletic conference is Purchase College in, and what teams do you play against?
- What athletic teams are at Purchase College?
- What general athletic facilities exist for overall student use?
- When do Intramurals start?
- When is the gym open?
Miscellaneous
- Are there any campus jobs available?
- I am planning a visit to campus. How can I find directions and accommodations?
- Is public transportation available on campus?
- What is the best cell phone service for on-campus use?
- What is the Purchase Loop?
Purchase College Association (PCA)
- Am I required to have an ID card, and if so how do I get it?
- Are there any guest accommodations on campus?
- Are there any stores on campus?
- Can I cash a check on campus?
- Can I get cable TV in my room?
- How can I get a newspaper subscription?
- Is there a bank or ATM on campus?
- Is there a laundry service on campus?
- Is there someplace to play pool or video games, etc.?
Registrar’s Office
- Can anyone call the College and get information about me? How can I have my personal information removed from the campus directory?
- Can I get a course catalog?
- How do I apply for New York State Residency?
- When can I register?
- Where can I get proof that I’m a full time student for insurance, etc.?
Residence Life
- Can I smoke in my room? Or: Are there designated non-smoking rooms?
- Can I stay in the Residence Halls during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break or Spring Break?
- What furniture is in the room?
- What if I don’t like my roommate or suite-mates?
- What should I bring?
Student Accounts
- Does the college accept credit card payments?
- How much does tuition cost for New York State residents and for out-of-state residents?
- What are current expenses for room, board and fees?
- What payment options do I have to cover the balance of my bill, after financial aid has been awarded?
- Will the college bill me for tuition and fees and when are fees due?
Telecommunications
- How can I use voice mail?
- How much does the phone service cost and can I call off-campus?
- Is there a phone in my room?
- What is my phone number?
- Where do I receive my phone bill and how can I pay for it ?
University Police
- Can I bring my car to campus? Do I have to register it somehow?
- Do they issue parking tickets on campus?
School of Art + Design
- How many credits should I take?
- How much are supplies?
- What courses do I need to take?
- What do I need in order to graduate?
- What supplies do I need?
- Where do I get supplies?
- Where do I keep my supplies?