Purchase College - Admissions

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The Purchase College campus could be described as the "opposite of ivy;" the modernist movement at full flower. Frankly, our architecture is an acquired taste. Of course, it is what goes on inside our buildings and in the spaces between, that is important. Come experience it for yourself.

CAMPUS TOURS

Offered year round, this comprehensive tour includes classroom buildings, residence halls, dining facilities, the library and more! See a list of available dates and times that tours are offered.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Conducted by an admissions representative, this 50 minute session geared towards prospective applicants for freshman admission, provides an overview of our academic programs, admissions requirements and application process. They are offered throughout the academic year on most Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:00 am, most Fridays at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm and select Saturdays at 10:00 am.

Special Holiday Sessions
Tuesday, Nov 3rd - Election Day
Wednesday, Nov 11th - Veterans Day
Wednesday, Feb 10th - Presidents Day

Special Vacation Sessions - Offered Daily:
Monday, Feb 15th - Friday, Feb 19th - Winter Recess
Monday, March 29th - Friday, April 2nd - Spring Break
Monday, April 5th - Friday, April 9th - Spring Break

SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT HERE.

CANCELLATIONS - Information Sessions & Tours that are cancelled due to inclement weather will be listed on the Admissions main number 914-251-6300.

ACCEPTED STUDENT DAY

Friday, March 26th

Purchase College is hosting Points of Purchase - an Open House for students accepted to Purchase College in the Liberal Arts & Sciences and the School of Art+Design for the Fall 2010 semester.

Participate in discussions
Explore opportunities
Discover Purchase College

Keep an eye out for your invitation in the mail and on line!

COLLEGE WEEK LIVE

Wednesday, March 24th & Thursday, March 25th

Purchase College is participating in CollegeWeekLive, the world’s biggest virtual college fair, with hundreds of colleges and universities from around the world.

Chat live with Admissions Counselors and current Purchase students, watch videos abtou Purchase College , hear expert advice on application and essay preparation. If you can't visit our campus, stop by our booth at the fair. We look forward to chatting with you!

SCHOOL OF THE ARTS TOURS

Available during the fall and spring semesters, this tour is for students interested in seeing the classrooms and buildings specifically for the conservatories of Dance, Music or Theatre Arts & Film and School of Art+Design. See a list of dates when tours are offered.

This tour does not include general buildings such as the dining hall or residence halls, to view these please register for an Information Session and Tour.

SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR.

OPEN HOUSES

Open House is a great way to obtain information about majors, speak to faculty and staff members, interact with current students, and experience campus life first hand. Purchase College offers open houses in October and May.

Currently there are no Open Houses. Please consider attending an Information Session and Tour instead.

GROUP VISITS

Designed for groups of 10 or more high school students representing an educational institution or a community agency interested in visiting Purchase College. The Group Visit program generally consists of a presentation by an Admissions Advisor and a guided tour of campus.

REQUEST VISIT.

Group Visits

High schools and organizations with 8 or more students, please see group visit information page or email admissions@purchase.edu.

Admissions Notes

INTERVIEW POLICY
Purchase College does not offer evaluative interviews for admissions except for select programs in the Visual and Performing Arts. These interviews occur during the application process by invitation only.
However, if you are interested in speaking with an admissions counselor you can arrange an informative interview. These interviews must be made in advance on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by calling the Office of Admissions at 914-251-6300.
The lack of an interview will not have an adverse impact on your admissions decision.

THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS' HOURS ARE:
Monday thru Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
2010
Monday, May 31
Monday, July 5
Monday, September 6
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
Friday, December 24
Monday, December 27
Tuesday, December 28
Wednesday, December 29
Thursday, December 30
Friday, December 31

CONSTRUCTION NOTE
Purchase College is currently undergoing major improvements for a number of our facilities throughout the campus, including water- proofing, new roofing and overall beautification. Enhancements will include new pavement, new site furnishings and improved landscaped areas that complement the overall appearance of the Campus (take a look at the future face of Purchase). Construction fencing has been installed to insure that we provide complete safety measures. Please pardon our appearance while we undertake these very important facilities improvements.