Academic Resources
The Advising Center facilitates the advising system, but also provides outreach and front-line academic service and guidance to any student who is:
- A new Purchase student
- A student in the Undeclared major
- Changing majors/minors or in an academic “re-direction”
- Unclear about an academic policy or degree requirement
- In academic jeopardy or difficulty — and doesn’t know what to do
Each undergraduate student is assigned a primary academic advisor in their major. The advisor is central to the network of academic support at SUNY Purchase. For more information on the Advising Center and how to contact an advisor, email advising@purchase.edu.
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The Learning Center at SUNY Purchase assists students in learning, developing academic skills, and attaining academic success. Students have access to 24/7 online tutoring in a variety of subject areas. In addition, there are peer tutors who are available for in person tutoring as well as tutors in the Einstein Corner, specializing in tutoring in the Natural Sciences.
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Library
The Mission of the Library to support research, learning, and community through curated resources.
The SUNY Purchase Library building is strategically and conveniently located at the center of campus. Visitors will find that the location creates opportunities for engagement with the Library staff, services, spaces, and collections.
Upon entering the Library, the Circulation Desk is situated immediately to the left. It is the main point of contact for providing library visitors with information on resources that facilitate multi-modal approaches to inquiry, curiosity, research, and community engagement. Full time staff and student workers at the Circulation Desk provide information about library policies, borrowing and renewing services, and the library’s curated resources. Library visitors can pick up and check-out items from course reserves, special collections, and Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Visitors can also access group study rooms on the second floor, and/or collaborative writing spaces on the lower level. The Circulation team facilitates the quick and convenient checkout of all library materials that are available for borrowing.
Librarians provide individual assistance to students, faculty, and staff undertaking class assignments, research projects, scholarship, and other modes of inquiry. Each librarian also serves as a subject liaison to major and minor programs of study. In addition to in-person service desk assistance and research appointments scheduled in Starfish or by email, librarians participate in a statewide 24/7 online chat service, which also includes text messaging, and video chat (by appointment). In addition, librarians collaborate with teaching faculty to provide information literacy instruction, designed to inform, encourage, and produce information literate students.
The Library’s collections include digital, media, and print resources, with more than 85,000 unique, full-text online journals, magazines, and newspapers, over 145,000 ebooks, and more than 240,000 print volumes. Students, faculty, and staff can access a wide range of online resources from any location. The Library’s collections are particularly strong in the visual and performing arts, and include a strong collection of music scores and recordings. The Special Collections and Archives, available by appointment, feature rare, out-of-print monographs and multi-volume sets, limited editions of seminal works in the fields of art, design, and photography, signed works of historical and political significance, and a teaching collection of artists’ publications. As a federal government documents depository, the Library collects and preserves official publications, ensuring public access to vital information essential for transparency and civic engagement. Please make recommendations when you can’t find a resource you are looking for.
The Library is also rich in technology, with public computing spaces in several areas of the Library, including a Digital Media Zone (DMZ), computer labs, large-format scanners, smart classrooms, and computer areas specifically designed for group work. There are over 100 public computers in the Library, including both PCs and Macs. Assistive technology designed to help campus community members with visual, hearing, and/or learning disabilities is housed in the Library’s Assistive Technology Lab. The Technology Assistance Office (TAO) serves as a Campus Technology Services (CTS) outpost within the Library and provides troubleshooting assistance to Library visitors using Library computers, printers, scanners etc. The Library also houses the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center (TLTC), which partners with faculty to enhance teaching and learning at SUNY Purchase through the adoption of innovative and applicable pedagogies and technologies.
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Related Campus Resources
The campus directory contains telephone numbers and email addresses for members of the SUNY Purchase administration, faculty, and staff. It can be searched by first name, last name, and department.
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The Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management helps students navigate campus policies and processes and ensures student success. They connect students with other offices within their sector, such as the Registrar, Financial Services, Counseling, and Advising, while helping them understand the campus community and the disciplinary system.
For additional information on Student Success and how to navigate the Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, contact: Barbara Washington, Associate Director of Student Success.
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The Career Development Center helps students explore career paths and develop into strong, competitive candidates in the career fields that inspire them. We help students discover opportunities, build essential skills, and prepare confidently for their next steps. Our team offers personalized career coaching, connects students with internships and job openings, and provides stipends for unpaid internships. We also assist with résumé and cover letter writing, graduate school planning, interview preparation, and professional networking. Through these services and other skill building experiences, we help ensure that the transition from academic to professional life is smooth, meaningful, and successful.
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The Counseling Center provides a variety of counseling services to matriculated students experiencing personal difficulties or mental health needs while at school. Our staff provide emergency response and Campus Advocacy Services to all students. Sessions are confidential, voluntary, and require no payment or insurance to participate.
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Meal Plans:
All resident students—with the exception of those who live in on-campus apartments—are required to purchase a meal plan. However, like most things at Purchase, the parameters of your meal plan are flexible. Meal plans are primarily intended to be used in our all-you-care-to-eat Dining Hall, but can be used at any retail location on campus.
Food Allergies:
We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to dine in a safe environment on campus. If you have a food allergy, or dietary concern that requires accommodations, please reach out to the Office of Disability Resources.
Nutrition and Wellness:
Purchase Dining Services offers nutritional information, wellness tips, and suggestions for “brain foods” on their website. You can also browse menus and check out our meat-free, nut-free, and dairy-free options.
We also have a campus nutritionist. To learn more, please reach out to Health Services.
Where to Eat:
Dining Hall (all-you-care-to-eat)
The Hub (food court)
Starbucks
Einstein Bagels
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The Office of Disability Resources coordinates academic adjustments and auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all programs, services, and activities at SUNY Purchase.
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Disability Resources is to enhance the college experience by supporting full participation for students with disabilities. We collaborate with campus partners to provide leadership and guidance, and facilitation of equal access to our programs, services, and activities.
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The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Merit Access Program (MAP) provide the opportunity for a college education to students who have not yet reached their full academic potential.
Departmental Mission Statement
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the Merit Access Program (MAP) office at SUNY Purchase work to admit motivated, capable, economically disadvantaged (EOP only) and academically under prepared students who desire to pursue their bachelor’s degree at SUNY Purchase.
EOP/MAP assists its students in navigating the requirements, policies, procedures and general complexity of higher education. Through personal counseling, academic tutoring (EOP only), supplemental academic advising, developmental workshops, community building activities and financial support (EOP only); students are guided with strategies to set and meet short and long term goals relevant to student success and the ultimate goal of graduating from SUNY Purchase.
Admissions Process for EOP
First-year Students
Admission to the Educational Opportunity Program is not based on traditional admission criteria. If the candidate is academically eligible (below the college’s current academic standard) and demonstrates strong motivation for a college education, they will be conditionally admitted until an economic review is conducted or may be interviewed by a member of the EOP staff. Applicants must demonstrate financial need based on family income within a specific range.
Applicants to the conservatory programs must pass an audition, interview, or portfolio review by the conservatory which they applied to. After passing this step, candidates will be assessed for economic eligibility to the EOP program.
EOP Transfer Students
Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for consideration. Verification of enrollment in an opportunity program (EOP, HEOP, SEEK, CD) is required for transfer eligibility. Priority is given to EOP students in the State University of New York.
Precollege Orientation Program
All first-time students must attend the EOP Summer Academy in addition to the college’s regular summer orientation. The summer program for EOP is three weeks in duration. The primary focus is to orient the student to EOP and begin to formally introduce the student to SUNY Purchase and its various supportive services and build college academic skills. For more detail on the summer program, visit our Orientation site and click on the First Year Students tab.
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The following presents the standards of conduct expected of students, also known as the Student Code of Conduct or Code.
Each individual section expands to detail information related to charges that may be applied after the office reviews report(s) of an alleged violation.
A range of sanctions has been authorized for each violation charge. Aggravated, repeated, or multiple violations may result in more serious sanctions than those indicated for a violation of a single standard of conduct. A more detailed description of each of the sanctions is found under Glossary and Sanctions.
A. Standards Relative to Academic Integrity
B. Standards Relative to Personal Identification and Representation
C. Standards Relative to the Rights of Individuals
D. Standards Relative to Respect for Property
E. Standards Relative to the Welfare, Safety, and Environmental Health of the College Community
F. Standards Relative to the Operation of the College
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An offense against the standards relative to personal identification and representation occurs when a person:
Presents themselves as another person with or without that person’s permission, or provides false information about themselves or any other person.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Suspension
Represents the college, any registered student organization, or any official college group, without official and explicit prior consent.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Suspension
Tampers with, falsifies, or destroys any electronic or non-electronic record of the college without consent.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Uses or possesses fraudulent identification and/or refuses to present college ID or another form of identification upon request of any authorized college personnel acting within their authority. Please note that students are required to have their SUNY Purchase ID on them at all times.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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Respect for rights of personal safety and individual liberties are fundamental expectations in any academic community.
The college expects all students to adhere to the highest level of civility and respect regarding the integrity and rights of others in all aspects of their interpersonal relationships. Violations of any of the standards of conduct in this section are considered serious breaches of those expectations and will be treated as such. An offense against the rights of other individuals is committed when a person:
Acts in a manner which inflicts physical harm, physical abuse, or injury to any person.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Stalks any person by any means, including but not limited to physical, written, telephonic, or electronic modes.
Minimum: Suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
Threatens, harasses, or intimidates any person, and/or uses words which reasonably tend to incite an immediate, violent reaction and are specifically directed toward another individual (see also the college’s Sexual Harassment Policies).
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Coerces, detains, or uses physical force in a manner which endangers the health or safety of any person.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
An individual student or group of students that intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes or creates an unreasonable risk of harm to another student as a requirement for initiation into, affiliation with, or continued membership of a recognized or unrecognized student organization, regardless of whether a student willingly participates. This may apply but is not limited to clubs, Student Government Associations, athletic teams, and Greek organizations. Examples of hazing include but are not limited to:
a) Whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placement of harmful substances on someone’s body or similar activity;
b) causing, coercing, or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics, or other similar activity;
c) causing, coercing or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs or other substances;
d) causing, coercing or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts;
e) any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct;
f) any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State or Federal law.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Engages in any behavior against a person which significantly interrupts or prevents that person from carrying out duties and responsibilities associated with their role as faculty, staff, or student at the college.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
Engages in any behavior which significantly interrupts or prevents any person from exercising any constitutionally guaranteed right.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Engages or attempts to engage in any sexual act toward any individual without consent, including but not limited to: criminal sexual contact; exposing oneself; anal, oral, and/or vaginal penetration; or sexual intercourse with someone who is physically helpless (e.g. drunk and/or under the influence of a substance or substances rendering them helpless), unconscious, or otherwise incapacitated or unable to accurately communicate.
Minimum: Suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
Engages or attempts to engage in sexual exploitation or non-consensual exploitation including but not limited to electronic or other means of disseminating, publishing, and/or taking still or video image(s) of unclothed or exposed intimate part(s) of another person, and/or of person(s) engaging in sexual conduct without their consent.
Minimum: Suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
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An offense against property of a person or the College is committed when a person:
Removes, uses, possesses, misappropriates, steals, or sells the property of the college or another person without prior consent or authorization.
Minimum: Restitution
Maximum: Expulsion
Damages, defaces, destroys, or tampers with property owned by the college or in the possession of another person.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Disciplinary Reprimand and Restitution
Obtains the property of another person or the college by misrepresentation or fraudulent means.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion
Enters or uses facilities or property of another person or the college without consent or official written authorization (e.g. roof access, exiting and entering through non-designated areas, double occupancy, etc.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
- Violates the use of college residence halls and apartments, including but not limited to non-approved microwaves or cooking appliances, bringing in non-designated college furniture, bicycles, refrigerators exceeding five cubic feet, smoke or fog machines, bed tents, water beds or other items that stress the physical structure of the building, high wattage electrical equipment (e.g. halogen lamps, air conditioners), outside antennas and satellite dishes.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
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An offense related to welfare, safety and environmental health of the college community is committed when a person:
1. Uses, possesses, or manufactures firearms, explosives, and/or weapons.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
For instances where firearms, explosives, and/or weapons have been used in a threatening and/or intimidating manner, or in a manner that otherwise causes panic or alarm:
Recommended Standard 1 st offense: Suspension for one year; Disciplinary Probation upon return for one year and Parental Notification.
Recommended Standard 2 nd offense: Expulsion and Parental Notification.
2. Uses, possesses, or manufactures fireworks or other dangerous articles/substances injurious to persons or property.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion
3. Knowingly initiates or circulates a false report of any explosion, fire, incident, or other emergency, or interferes with the response of college or other officials to such emergency calls.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
4. Abuses, misuses, removes, or damages fire or safety equipment (e.g. covered smoke detectors, misuse of fire extinguishers, pulling a fire station with no active emergency in progress, etc.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Disciplinary Probation for one year and fire safety education class.
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Residence Suspension for one semester and Judicial Educator - Module 10: Fire Safety.
5. Fails to vacate buildings when any fire emergency warning system is activated.
Minimum: Residence Probation
Maximum: Suspension
6. Creates a fire hazard, endangers safety of persons or property, improperly uses electrical appliances, or improperly uses or possesses flammable or hazardous items or substances. (e.g. burning incense, candles, or any other open flame device; extension cords; hanging non-LED lights).
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
7. Starts, attempts to start, or tends a fire without appropriate college and local agencies authorization (e.g. arson, bonfires, campfires, etc.).
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
8.(A): Uses or possesses narcotics, hallucinogens, concentrated cannabis, synthetic drugs, or any other controlled substances except as a medical prescription that is taken as prescribed. [1]
Minimum: Suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Suspension for one semester, a Substance Use Consultation and Parental Notification; Disciplinary Probation upon return for one year.
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Expulsion and Parental Notification.
8.(B): Uses or possesses cannabis or derivatives of cannabis, except as defined in policy violation E.8A.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Disciplinary Probation for one year, a Substance Screening and Education appointment and Parental Notification.
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Suspension for one semester, a Substance Use Consultation and Parental Notification; Disciplinary Probation upon return for one year.
Recommended Standard 3rd Offense: Expulsion and Parental Notification.
8.(C): Manufactures, distributes, sells, gives, or offers cannabis or its derivatives, narcotics, hallucinogens, or controlled substances.
Minimum: Suspension
Maximum: Expulsion
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Expulsion and Parental Notification.
8.(D): Uses, possesses, gives, or has under their control any drug or alcohol paraphernalia, including but not limited to water pipes, hookahs, rolling papers, bongs, beer balls, kegs, grinders and hypodermic syringes/needles not prescribed by a licensed physician.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
Recommended standard 1st Offense: Disciplinary Probation one semester.
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Disciplinary Probation for one year, Substance Screening and Education.
Recommended Standard 3rd Offense: Suspension for one semester, Substance Use Consultation
Recommended Standard for Hypodermic Syringes/Needles: Disciplinary Probation one year and Substance Use Consultation.
9(A): Fails to comply with the College Alcohol Policy
-Students of legal drinking age are permitted to consume alcohol in their assigned room, suite or apartment with the door closed.
-No alcohol is permitted in rooms, suites, or apartments where all assigned students are under 21 years of age.
-Alcohol consumption is not permitted in the presence of individuals under the age of 21 years, except in instances where the underage individual is assigned to the occupied space.
-In rooms where underage individuals reside, all alcohol must be clearly labeled with the owner’s name to identify who is consuming the item.
-No person shall sell, deliver, serve, or give-away alcoholic beverages to individuals that are under the age of 21 years.
-No person shall cause, permit, or procure the sale, deliver, serve, and/or giving-away of alcoholic beverages to any person that is under the age of 21 years.
-No person under the age of 21 may possess any alcoholic beverage.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand and Parental Notification
Maximum: Expulsion and Parental Notification
9(B): Possesses an open container of alcohol. A container of alcohol is considered open when found in a public area not assigned to a student (e.g. hallways, lobbies, balconies, porches, outdoors, etc.). A container of alcohol is also considered open when it is in possession of an individual under the legal drinking age.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand and Parental Notification
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation and Parental Notification
9(C): Public Intoxication. Public areas are those not assigned to a student (e.g. hallways, lobbies, balconies, porches, outdoors, residence assignment other than their own, etc.) No person shall appear in the state of intoxication or disturb the peace in any manner while intoxicated.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand and Parental Notification
Maximum: Expulsion and Parental Notification
Recommended Standards 1st Offense: Disciplinary Reprimand, Substance Screening and Education and Parental Notification
Subsequent violations will follow the recommended standard for transported to the hospital
For students that are transported to the hospital:
1st Offense: Disciplinary Probation for one year, a Substance Use Consultation and Parental Notification
2nd Offense: Suspension for one semester, a Substance Use, Disciplinary Probation upon return for one year and Parental Notification
3rd Offense: Expulsion and Parental Notification
9(D): Underage consumption of alcohol
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand and Parental Notification
Maximum: Expulsion and Parental Notification
Recommended Standards 1st Offense: Disciplinary Reprimand, Substance Screening and Education and Parental Notification
Subsequent violations will follow the recommended standard for students transported to the hospital
For students that are transported to the hospital:
1st Offense: Disciplinary probation for one year, a Substance Use Consultation and Parental Notification
2nd Offense: Suspension for one semester, a Substance Use Consultation, Disciplinary Probation upon return for one year and Parental Notification
3rd Offense: Expulsion and Parental Notification
10. Engages in, or offers games of chance for money or other game in violation of New York State law.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
11. Solicits or sells items or services of any kind for personal gain without the approval of the College.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
12. Uses or possesses tobacco, including tobacco and tobacco-derived products intended for human consumption, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapes, hookah-smoked products, clove cigarettes, bidis, kreteks, and smokeless tobacco (for example, dip, chew, snus, and snuff). Items used to consume tobacco or dispose of tobacco or its products, including but not limited to rolling papers, “spit cup”, etc., are also prohibited. (See also the College’s Tobacco Free Policy)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
For students under 21:
Recommended standard 1st Offense: Disciplinary Probation 1 semester and Parental Notification
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Disciplinary Probation for 1 year and Parental Notification
For students over 21:
Recommended standard 1st Offense: Disciplinary Reprimand
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Disciplinary Probation for 1 semester
[1] Controlled substance (as defined by the New York State Penal Law) means any substance listed in Schedules I, II, III, IV, or V of section 3306 of the New York State Public Health Law, other than marijuana, but including concentrated cannabis as defined by the New York State Health Law (Section 3302, paragraph a, subdivision 5).
Concentrated Cannabis is defined by the New York State Health Law (Section 3302, paragraph a-5)
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A violation of these standards occurs when a person:
Fails to respond to a reasonable request of college officials who are acting within their authority. College officials include faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are carrying out assigned work responsibilities.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
Fails to respond to a legitimate oral or written request to report to a college official.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
Violates a no contact order issued by the college.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Fails to comply with a sanction officially and finally assigned through campus disciplinary proceedings.
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Intentionally interferes with the normal flow of pedestrian traffic, vehicular traffic, entrances to buildings, or with the normal operation, or functions of the college. (Please refer to the Board of Trustees Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion
Fails to respect the ongoing legitimate functions of classes, meetings, office procedures, study, sleep, or any authorized college activity. (e.g. unreasonable use of sound equipment, playing of instruments, drums, or amplified guitars in residential areas, engaging in indoor sports, violating courtesy or quiet hours, etc.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
Obstructs or interferes with the reprimand, discipline, or apprehension of another person who is involved in the commission of an offense under the Student Code of Conduct.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
Duplicates, possesses, lends, or uses keys or access codes to college facilities or services without permission (e.g., lending/borrowing room keys or More Cards).
Minimum: Disciplinary Probation
Maximum: Expulsion
Uses, receives, or other acquires college utility, computer, or communication services; computer software, telecommunications cables and hookups; or any college equipment or facilities without proper authorization.
Minimum: Restitution
Maximum: Suspension
Brings into college buildings any animal, except as authorized by the college (small fish in containers no larger than 10 gallons are authorized).
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
Erects a tent, lean to, or other temporary structure on college property without specific written authorization from a college official.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
All students must comply with the College Guest Policy:
- Hosts are fully responsible for the behavior of their guests.
- Guests must be with the host at all times.
- Guests must have valid guest pass on their person.
- Guests must produce the guest pass when requested by official college personnel.
- Hosts and Guests are responsible for abiding with all additional regulations as detailed in the Guest Policy.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
All students must comply with occupancy levels. The maximum occupancy level for the residential areas are as follows:
- For units designed as a residence hall single: 3 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall double: 4 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall triple: 6 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall four-person suite: 8 persons
- For units designed as a residence hall 6, 7, or 8 person suite: 12 persons
- For apartment units designed for two residents: 4 persons
- For apartment units designed for four residents: 8 persons
- For apartment units designed for six residents: 12 persons
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
Excessive debris, recyclables, general uncleanliness, covering over 50% of walls or doors, hanging any ceiling decorations, or items outside of windows.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Disciplinary Probation
Violates the Computer Ethics and Usage Policy (e.g. DMCA Copyright Violations, sharing account information, etc.)
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Suspension
Recommended Standard 1st Offense: Official Notification
Recommended Standard 2nd Offense: Residence Probation for one semester and Judicial Educator - Module 19: Being a Good Cyber Citizen
Recommended Standard 3rd Offense: Disciplinary Probation for one year
- Fails to comply with any college policy and/or any local, state, or federal law, rule, or regulation.
Minimum: Disciplinary Reprimand
Maximum: Expulsion
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The Office of the Registrar is located in the Student Services Building on the 1st floor.
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For questions about your bill and financing your education, email: financialservices@purchase.edu or visit the Office of Financial Services.
Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)-(2) (20 U.S.C. 1092(a)(1)-(2)). Not changed by HEOA. 34 CFR 668.43, 34 CFR 668.44. October 28, 2009 FR notice (revised 34 CFR 668.43)
Each institution must make available to prospective and enrolled students information regarding how and where to contact individuals designated to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining the institutional or financial aid information required to be disclosed under HEA Sec. 485 ( a ). This information is posted on SUNY Purchase’s website via the links set forth below. Paper copies are available upon request from the individuals and offices listed in the relevant sections below.
- Director of Student Financial Services: Vicky Woisin, (914) 251-6080, Victoria.Woisin@purchase.edu
- Provost: Earnest Lamb, (914) 251-6020
- Associate Director of Admissions: Anna Valinoti, (914) 251-6300
Important Programs
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The Neuberger Museum of Art, SUNY Purchase, State University of New York, is the premier museum of modern, African, and contemporary art in the Westchester and Fairfield County area. An outstanding arts and education institution, the Museum was conceived to serve as an important cultural resource to its regional, national, and international audiences, and as an integral part of SUNY Purchase.
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Performing Arts Center
The Performing Arts Center, SUNY Purchase is a four-theatre complex located on the campus of SUNY Purchase. We are the major professional, non-profit arts presenter in the Southeastern New York–Southwestern Connecticut region.
The Center presents a broad range of performances that engage, challenge, and educate as well as entertain, offering music, dance, theatre, family programming, comedy, and film.
Music presenting ranges from classical to pop and features the leading artists of our time as well as emerging stars. As the major regional presenter of dance, programs have included only area appearances of several important traditional, contemporary, and folkloric companies. Theatre presentations reflect a deep commitment to presenting innovative ensembles.
The Center’s on-going initiatives also encompass artist partnerships, residency activities, and commissions. We support revitalizing efforts in the community to make the arts more accessible to broad and diverse audiences.
Through our Arts-In-Education programs, we strive to create opportunities for K -12 students and multi-generational learners to participate in the artistic process.
The Performing Arts Center, SUNY Purchase has an active and collaborative relationship with the student population. SUNY Purchase students can take advantage of master classes with our artists, on site training, internships, job opportunities, and ticket discounts. We host a large number of performances throughout the year for the Conservatories of Music, Dance, and Theatre Arts.
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Calendar Process
Academic calendars are published in full by August of the preceding year to facilitate planning. Please note that details in these calendars are subject to change; updates will be published as needed.
The schedules for fall and spring registration are circulated in advance to the campus community by the Office of the Registrar.
Students are responsible for absences and any coursework missed during the add/drop period. Before adding any course, students are advised to check with the individual faculty member to ensure that they can make up any missed coursework.
Some offices may close on holidays when classes are in session.
Attendance on Religious Holidays
SUNY Purchase commits to ensuring that every student is guaranteed the right to practice their faith with no interference as they pursue their academic goals.
Follow the link below to read the college’s policy on Religious Observances, your rights and responsibilities, and a list of observances.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
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College Policies
College policies are subject to change through formal governance procedures.
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Affirmative Action Policies
SUNY Purchase is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Purchase complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Sexual harassment is defined as: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
- submission to such contact is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment or education
- submission or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or educational decisions affecting the individual
- such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s welfare, academic or work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning learning or work environment
Sexual harassment may include:
- subtle persistent pressure for sexual activity
- unnecessary touching, pinching, and/or brushing against a person
- sexual coercion or assault
- demanding sexual favors with implied or overt threats concerning work or academic decision or preferential treatment
- unwelcome verbal/expressive behavior of a sexual nature (e.g., jokes, sounds, obscene phone calls, demeaning graphic portrayals)
- stalking, cyber stalking, and failure to accept the termination of a consensual relationship with repeated overtures or other aberrant or negative behavior
Sexual violence has been defined as “physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent,” including rape, sexual battery, and sexual coercion.
Domestic victim status has been defined by the Human Rights Law as an individual who is a victim of an act which would constitute a family offense under N.Y. Family Court Act § 812. It is unlawful to discriminate against a domestic violence victim in hiring for a job, job advancement, requests for use of leave time, or other terms, conditions or privileges of employment. It is also unlawful for an employer to take an action in retaliation for filing a complaint of discrimination.
Pursuant to the Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule, the following are additional protections and expanded definitions applicable to incidents occurring on or after August 1, 2024:
Sex-based harassment is defined as: sexual harassment and other harassment on the basis of sex, including harassment because of gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, and/or pregnancy and other conditions.
Sexual-based harassment may include:
(1) Quid pro quo harassment. An employee, agent or other person authorized by Purchase’s Education Program or Activity explicitly or impliedly conditioning the provision of such an aid, benefit, or service on a person’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct;
(2) Hostile Environment harassment. Unwelcome sex-based conduct that, based on the totality of the circumstances, is subjectively and objectively offensive and is so severe or pervasive that it limits or denies a person’s ability to participate in or benefit from Purchase’s Education Program or Activity (i.e., creates a Hostile Environment). Whether a Hostile Environment has been created is a fact-specific inquiry that includes consideration of the following: (i) the degree to which the conduct affected the Complainant’s ability to access Purchase’s Education Program or Activity; (ii) the type, frequency, and duration of the conduct; (iii) the Parties’ ages, roles within Purchase’s Education Program or Activity, previous interactions and other factors about each Party that may be Relevant to evaluating the effects of the conduct; (iv) the location of the conduct and the context in which the conduct occurred; and (v) other Sex-Based Harassment in Purchase’s Education Program or Activity;
(3) Sexual Assault (as defined in the Clery Act, 20 U.S.C. 1092(f)) means any sexual act directed against another person, without the Consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving Consent;
(4) Dating Violence (as defined in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization of 2022 and the VAWA Amendments to the Clery Act) means any violence committed by a person: (A) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and (B) Where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: (i) The length of the relationship; (ii)the type of relationship; and (iii) the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.
(5) Domestic Violence means any felony or misdemeanor crimes committed by a person who: (A) is a current or former partner of the victim under the family or Domestic Violence laws of New York, or a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim; (B) is cohabitating, or has cohabitated, with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner; (C) shared a child in common with the victim; or (D) commits acts against a youth or adult victim who is protected from those acts under the family or Domestic Violence laws of New York; or
(6) Stalking means engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to: (A) fear for the person’s safety or the safety of others; or (B) suffer substantial emotional distress.
On-campus inquiries or complaints regarding violations of the Nondiscrimination Policy or Title IX may be addressed to:
Shannon Woolard, JD
Civil Rights Compliance Investigator & Assistant Affirmative Action Officer
shannon.woolard@purchase.edu
Inquiries may also be directed to:
New York Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Tel: (646) 428-3800, Fax: (646) 428-3843
TDD: (800) 877-8339
OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
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