International Students
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You’re An International Student If…
You have an F-1 Student Visa or another type of non-immigrant visa.
You do not hold citizenship or permanent residency.
Since international students come from different parts of the world, speak different languages, study in different schools, and have very different personal circumstances, we will customize your application requirements to your specific circumstances.
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International Admissions Advisor
Welcoming Community
International students at Purchase College are a vibrant community of important contributors to the arts and sciences on campus. Nearly 10% of the student body carries either an international passport or hails from outside of the United States, and they bring their unique perspectives, talents, and experiences to enrich the classrooms and studios at Purchase.
If accepted , you will join a community of artists and scholars of exceptional talent, aptitude, and motivation.
Advantageous Location
Located in Westchester County, NY, just a short train ride from New York City, Purchase attracts students from around the globe and offers a myriad of academic and co-curricular opportunities for students seeking to study outside of their home country. The many corporate headquarters, cultural organizations, and biotech companies in our surrounding area offer academic internships that put our students on a path to success here and around the world.
However, there’s no need to take our word for it. Purchase was recently ranked as the following:
- Top 130 US School Best Value for Students from Outside the USA
- Top 20 US School Best Value for Students from Australia
- Top 20 US School Best Value for Students from Singapore
The Office for Global Education supports international students from their first interest in Purchase College through to application, enrollment, and arrival on campus.
International Student Application Instructions
International students are required to submit various documents outlined below. Some are required for academic review, and others for visa eligibility.
Contact Beatriz Martin-Ruiz, International Admissions Advisor, with any questions.
1. Apply
Submit an application for admission.
2. Check Your Email
Once the application is processed, students will receive an email with access to the applicant portal.
3. Submit Supplemental Form
We then ask students to submit the International Supplemental Form, which allows us to customize the applicant checklist.
4. Send Official Transcripts
Offical transcripts from a U.S. institution or International Credential Evaluations are sent to the admissions office directly. Transcripts submitted by the students are considered unofficial.
5. Language Proficiency
Submit proof of English Proficiency.
6. Additional Documents
We may require additional documents. Upload any requested documents to the applicant portal. Samples of additional documents are:
- Educational Data
- English Proficiency Report
- Letters of recommendation: one is required, additional letters are optional.
- Copy of passport identification page.
- Copy of visa, if applicable.
Accepted Students: Student (F-1) Visas
Accepted international students who plan to obtain a Student Visa (F-1) must submit student visa funding documents detailed below.
- International Student Financial Statement
- Official financial documentation
Student Visa Funding Documents
Accepted international students seeking an F-1 student visa must submit the supplemental information below required to be issued the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1 Visa) Student Status (required after offer of admission).