Admissions

Graduate Deadlines

Application Requirements

A complete online application will contain:

• Completed graduate application forms
• Nonrefundable application fee of $80 fee
• Three letters of recommendation 
• One written statement as follows:
  
  • What does Arts and Cultural Management mean to you? How will Purchase College and this program help you to pursue your aspirations in the arts and cultural sectors, whether they are independent and entrepreneurial, part of an existing organization in creative industries, or something else entirely? (750-1000 words)
• Resume
• Portfolio:
  • At least one writing sample (500-2000 words), which could include an academic research paper, industry report, policy brief, peer reviewed article, etc.
  • Up to two additional materials that support your application, such as additional writing samples, project documentation, websites/ platforms that showcase your work, photos/videos of creative or cultural projects, etc. 

Complete Your Application

Submit all of the following in one package:

• Official academic transcripts from all colleges you have attended (including community college, transfer coursework, study abroad, summer session, etc.):
  Paper transcripts should be submitted in envelopes sealed by the registrar’s office of your institution. Institutions that deliver official electronic transcripts can email them to admissions@purchase.edu.
• TOEFL score, if required (see International Student Application Instructions)

Mail your complete package to:

Office of Admissions
Attn: Graduate Admissions
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase, NY 10577

Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all required official transcripts and, if applicable, test scores to the above address.