Transfer
You might not be new to college, but you’re new to Purchase and we couldn’t be happier!
Now what?
There is an entire team of faculty and staff ready to assist in your transition to Purchase College. Whether that is to help you adjust to a new campus, navigate different buildings, or meet new people, we’re here! During your first few days at Purchase, there are some pretty important items for you to check off your “to-do list.”
We encourage all learners - face-to-face and remote, to attend one of the Orientation sessions. Though held on two different dates, the programs will be the same and will include information regarding:
- Your transition to Purchase College
- Navigating Purchase and all of it’s auxiliary services
- Safety, security and Title IX information
- Discussions with current Purchase students
- There will also be opportunities to meet other new transfer students
Winter Orientation
Orientation will be a quick-paced afternoon which will provide you with information on campus resources, tools to navigate campus, opportunities to speak with campus staff and faculty, and meet other new students. You’ll also have the chance to be on campus the day before classes start and become familiar with locations and spaces. We have carefully selected an extraordinary team of Student Orientation Leaders and professional staff members who will serve as your guides throughout the afternoon. The whole Purchase community cannot wait to meet you and have you join our family.
This semester’s Orientation for all new students will be held on Sunday January 21, 2024. All students are permitted two guest. There is a guest fee of $24.50 per guest to attend.
Register for Winter Orientation
Commuter Student Attendance
All commuter students are encouraged to come to campus before or after the Orientation program in order to “take care of business” or visit any campus offices. For a full list of offices, their locations, and hours, please visit the Purchase College website.
For more information, check out the Orientation page.
Interested in Living on Campus?
Campus housing intentionally designed to create an environment that is inclusive, academically focused, and looks to bridge the connections between the students and the Purchase community. We even have specific resident assistants (RAs) who work closely with the Orientation program and create targeted programs for transfer students.
To learn more about Living on Campus, check out our buildings and residential experience. Information regarding the 2021 Housing Process is now posted.
Resident Student Move-In Procedures
Resident students will be able to move into their respective housing placements prior to the first day of classes. All resident students will receive additional information from The Office of Community Engagement regarding moving in to their housing assignment on their assigned day.
Let’s Sign Up for Classes!
You will receive email communication from the Advising Center regarding your registration process and how to sign up for the best courses for your academic area of study.
Just as a reminder…
- Fall 2021 classes will begin on Monday, August 30, 2021.
