Application Instructions Quick Guide

1. Apply Online

SUNY Application or
Common Application

There is a $50 application fee.  Purchase College does not offer fee waivers, however those who may qualify for a SUNY or Common App fee waiver should review the eligibility requirements.

2. Check Your Email for Application Instructions

Once we receive your application we’ll e-mail you letting you know we have received it and what you will need to do in order to complete the application process. You can always check your myPurchase Account to see what items are still outstanding.

Note: The Admissions Office uses email as our main source of communication for important updates including application status notifications. If you are providing your school email, please be aware of any policies your high school has that may restrict our messages from reaching you. 

3. Submit Additional Documents

• High School Transcript / College Transcript(s)
  

  Freshmen are required to submit a high school transcript. You should request your transcript from your school counselor. Transfer students are required to submit a high school transcript if they have completed less than 24 college credits. Official transcripts can be submitted electronically or by mail to Purchase College.
  
  Mail to:
  Purchase College - Application Processing
  279 Broadway
  Albany, NY 12204-2755

      Email to: admissions@purchase.edu

• Supplemental Application (SUNY applicants ONLY)
  

  For students who applied using the SUNY application you will need to submit the Purchase Supplemental form.
  • Freshmen Supplemental Form 
  • Transfer Supplemental Form

• Conservatory Requirements
  

  If you are interested in pursuing Acting, Creative Writing, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre Design/Technology or a Visual Arts program you will need to send additional materials. All materials must be submitted through SlideRoom.

• Letters of Recommendation
  

  We require one letter of recommendation for each applicant, however some programs require multiple letters. Check your specific program for details.

• Optional: Test Scores (SAT or ACT scores)

  Freshmen are not required to submit test scores. If students chose to have their scores sent they can come from your high school, on your high school transcript or from the testing agency directly. 

4. Check Your Application Regularly

You can log in and review your application online at myPurchase.
  myPurchase will also show you items we have received and items that are missing.

5. Special Information for:

Readmissions

EOP/MAP Students

Transfer Students

Homeschooled Students

International Instructions

What happens next?

Once all materials are submitted to Purchase College, the Admissions Committee will review your application. Please make sure you check your email and your myPurchase account for any additional information that may be requested.