Virtual Visits
Ready to experience Purchase College for yourself? Drop by and ask questions, meet students and faculty, and get a feel for why the campus vibe here is a little offbeat. (And “drop by” means virtually for the time being.) Currently the main campus is closed to the public. Visitors are only able to access the outer loop of the campus.
We offer many types of virtual visits—you choose based on your schedule and interests.
Campus Visit Calendar Ask a Counselor
Spring 2021 Instant Decision Day
You’re probably eager to know your admissions decision to Purchase College. Did you know you can skip the wait and have the opportunity to get your decision on the spot? Attend our virtual Spring 2021 Instant Decision Day on January 18, 2020.
This event is for Transfers that are applying for the Spring 2021 semester only.
Virtual Express Portfolio Decision Day
Join us for Express Decision Portfolio Review Day on February 25, 2021. This event is open only to those who have applied for admission to the School of Art+Design for the Fall 2021 semester and applicants are required to register in order to attend. This event provides students applying to the School of Art+Design an opportunity to show their work to faculty.
Ongoing Events
Information Session and Live Virtual Tour
For a general overview of Purchase College, its academic programs, and life on campus, we offer Information Sessions remotely. All are welcome to attend. This session is geared towards our Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs.
Once the information session is completed, go on a live virtual campus tour with our student ambassadors. Please keep in mind that due to COVID-19, the campus tour will be able to show limited spaces. This tour will include:
- Academic Building
- Library
- Academic Plaza
To take a virtual tour of our residences halls visit our Living on Campus page.
Visual and Performing Arts Session
Prospective students should attend this session offered remotely to learn more about majors in art and design, music, acting, theatre design/technology, dance, and film. Offered on select Wednesdays and Saturdays during the Fall semester.
Information Session and Student Chat
For a general overview of Purchase College, its academic programs, and life on campus, we offer Information Sessions remotely. All are welcome to attend. This session is geared towards our Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs.
Once the information session is completed, hear from current students about what student life is all about at Purchase!
Transfer Sessions
We can help you navigate during Transfer Sessions, which include hearing from an admissions advisor, and Q&A exclusively for prospective transfer students, and hear from current students. Sessions are every Tuesday and Friday.
How to Apply Workshops
Considering applying to Purchase College? Attend one of our How to Apply events to learn more about the process. Hear about the application requirements, deadlines, think wide open submission, and talent assessments.
Virtual Tour
More Ongoing Events
We have set up online live video chats with some of our student ambassadors. Log in to ask questions about Purchase College, student life, and find out what happens on campus.
Our Admissions Counselors are here to answer your questions. We offer drop in hours every Friday from 1:00pm–3:00pm (EST). We use Zoom for these chats. So join the chat today! Please note we will not be hosting a chat on Friday, November 27th.
Appointments:
Schedule a personal appointment with an admissions counselor to ask questions about our admissions process, college or career goals, student life, and anything else you may want to know about Purchase College, and let us get to know you. Appointments can be over the phone or through video call.
Interviews:
Some applicants may be asked to interview with an admissions counselor. These interviews allow a student to tell us more about themselves beyond what is in a written application and may help the admissions committee make a more informed decision about your enrollment. Applicants will be notified by email if an interview is being requested.
Read our interview policy to learn more.
We are unable to offer any Group Visits for the fall 2020 semester. A decision about the spring semester will be made by January 18, 2021.