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DCC–Purchase Guaranteed Pathway

The Dutchess Community College–Purchase Pathway Program gives you a clear, supportive, and affordable route to earning both your associate and bachelor’s degrees on time.

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Program Benefits

Significant Cost Savings

By completing your first two years at DCC, expect $10,000–$30,000+ in savings compared to starting at a four-year college—often more if you commute or choose lower-cost housing options.

Earn Your Associate Along the Way

You’ll complete a full associate degree at DCC, which means you won’t lose time or credits and can move into SUNY Purchase ready to complete your bachelor’s degree on schedule.

A Path to Your Bachelor’s Degree

With coordinated advising and a clearly mapped academic plan, you’ll be supported in progressing efficiently through both your associate and bachelor’s degrees.

$3,000 Scholarship Per Year at SUNY Purchase 

New York State residents with a 3.0+ GPA may qualify to receive a $3,000 scholarship per year for up to two years towards your SUNY Purchase education.

Access to SUNY Purchase Campus Events

You’ll be invited to special events, academic programs, and community activities on the SUNY Purchase campus so you can start building connections and feel like a part of the SUNY Purchase community from day one.

Join a Cohort of Pathway Students

You’ll connect with a dedicated Pathway Program cohort, giving you a built-in community of peers who share your goals and will transition to SUNY Purchase alongside you.

Live and Learn on Campus

Students in the Dutchess Community College–Purchase Pathway Program have the opportunity to enjoy a residential college experience at both institutions.

Living on campus can help you build friendships, become more involved in student life, and take advantage of academic support, activities, and leadership opportunities outside the classroom.

At Dutchess Community College housing, students can experience an affordable and supportive residential environment while completing their associate degree.

When you transition to SUNY Purchase housing, you’ll join a vibrant campus community known for its creative energy, student engagement, and residential campus experience.

Living on campus at both DCC and Purchase can help make your transfer transition smoother and allow you to fully immerse yourself in college life from your first semester through graduation.