Welcome Week
A week full of activities to help you get to know your new home.
Check back soon for the Fall 2024 Welcome Week Schedule.
We know that students who attend Welcome Week events are more confident when they start classes because they meet new friends, explore academic and co-curricular opportunities, navigate the campus, and learn about the Purchase community.
For additional details, please visit our Instagram: @PurchaseRSL or email jessica.bullock@purchase.edu.
Individuals requiring accommodations for equal access to these events should contact saf.orientation@purchase.edu as soon as possible.
Spring 2024
Monday, January 22
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Trivia Night, Humanities Building, Lecture Hall 1032
Come out and win prizes by playing Trivia Night with other students.
Tuesday, January 23
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Stuff-a-Plush, Humanities Building, Lecture Hall 1032
What better to relax during this first week than to create your own stuffed animal?! We will provide you with a variety of animals and creatures to choose from to create your own furry friend to keep for the rest of the semester.
Wednesday, January 24
12:00pm-4:00pm: Winter Wonderland, Clocktower Academic Plaza
Who doesn’t love NY Ice Skating? Well, we’re bringing the rink right here on campus! Visit The Mall and skate with your friends right outside of the Student Services building by the Clocktower. We will also have some winter activities, such as Snow People making event, and creating your own air freshener for your room.
Thursday, January 25
3:30pm-5:30pm: Thrift and Sip, Southside Lounge, Campus Center South
As our new Broadview residents are moving to campus, they have some items and furniture they would like to give away for free! Bring something to carry your items. Don’t need anything new, come enjoy the Hot Coco Bar!
Supplies are while they last.
Friday, January 26
12:00pm - 6:00pm: Flag Decorating, The Multicultural Center
Come to the Multicultural Center (MCC) to decorate your flag for the Culture Clash party later that night.
10:00pm: Purchase Bashment “Culture Clash Party”, Southside Lounge, Campus Center South
Bring your flag, dress up in your native garb and meet us in the Southside Lounge for the Culture Clash party. Pancake Madness dj, DJ Ralphyy will be on the ones and twos.
Saturday, January 27
1:00pm: Trip to El Museo Del Barrio, NYC
Founded in 1969, El Museo Del Barrio’s mission is to present and preserve the art and culture of Puerto Ricans and all Latin Americans in the United States. Join the Assistant Director of the Multicultural Center and your fellow classmates on a trip to the El Museo Del Barrio.
Bus will be departing promptly at 1:00pm from Central 1 parking lot (Starbucks).
6:00pm-8:00pm:Panther Game Night, Commuter Lounge, Campus Center North
Participate in some of the infamous Tik Tok and board games and win some prizes. What’s a game night without some snacks? Light refreshments will be provided will supplies last.
Sunday, January 28
6:00pm: Movie Night, Social Sciences 1001, Social Sciences Building
Wrap up Welcome Week with a movie night! You voted and the winner is…… Despicable Me!