International Programs and Services

"Purchase College is a wonderfully accepting multicultural experience, full of learning, creativity and fun!" -- Dilshad from India

International Student Application

The Office of International Programs and Services provides support for international students from arrival in the U.S. through completion of studies. The office provides comprehensive advising services for international students, as well staff and faculty on professional visas.  Advising may relate to immigration issues, cultural adjustment, or student employment options. Student programming may be cultural, social or co-curricular and include activities such as picnics, receptions or other events in conjunction with the International Student Association, as well as workshops on U.S. culture, healthcare, education, immigration or taxes. The office mission is to be an extensive information resource center for the international community at Purchase College, providing the various services.

The Office of International Programs and Services provides information to the Purchase College Community in the following areas:

Upon Admission
Special Programs
Personal Concerns
Immigration
Taxes
Services for Staff and Faculty
English as a Second Language (ESL)

International Programs and Services

Student Services Building, 2nd Floor
Phone Number: (914) 251-6030
Fax Number: (914) 251-5933
E-MAIL: intlstu-services@purchase.edu
Deirdre Colby Sato, Director
Margaret Case, Assistant
Joseph Sannicandro, Study Abroad Counselor

Purchase College Student Affairs 1-914-251-6030
Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213
American Automobile Association 1-800-AAA-HELP
Dept. of Motor Vehicles 1-212-645-5550
Hostelling International 1-202-783-6161
Tax Information (Federal) 1-800-829-1040
Tax Information (New Jersey) 1-609-292-5185
Tax Information (NY State) 1-800-225-5829
Tax Information (Connecticut) 1-203-297-5962
Tax Information (NY City) 1-718-935-6736