Visit

Join us for a general information walking tour. Hear from an admissions advisor about the college, how to apply, and more while you take a walk around the academic plaza.

This visit lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Register for an In-Person General Information Walking Tour

Join us for a general information session. Hear from an admissions advisor about the college, how to apply, and more. Then you will take a walk around the academic plaza with an ambassador.

This visit lasts approximately 2 hours.

Register for a General Information Session and Campus Tour

We know that choosing to transfer is a big decision and you want to get your questions answered, see campus, and have a chance to meet with an Admissions Advisor individually. Please join us for Transfer Sessions, an intimate view of Purchase College. Hosted on most Tuesdays (including evenings and other dates), this is your chance to join in on a group Q&A and speak with current students.

Transfer sessions will be posted by Feb 1st. 

Set up an individual virtual appointment with a Transfer Admissions Advisor for review & questions. These appointments scheduled for 30 minutes. T

These appointments are for accepted transfer student’s only. If you are not an accepted student please schedule an appointment here.

Register for an Accepted Transfer Appointment

For a general overview of Purchase College, our academic programs, and life on campus, we offer information sessions remotely.

All are welcome to attend, but this session is geared towards our liberal arts and sciences programs.

After the session concludes, you will hear from current student ambassadors.

Register for a Virtual Information Session

Appointment

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.

First Year Appointments

Transfer Appointments

Interview

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.

The office of Admissions at Purchase College invites you and your parents to join us in a Spanish-speaking presentation about Purchase College. We will be able to answer questions about Purchase College, admissions, financial aid, what to expect during your first year, and the resources we have to offer you. Once the session is complete you will hear from some of our student ambassadors about their campus experiences. This event is only for students applying for the Spring and Fall 2022 semesters.

Desde la oficina de admissiones de Purchase College queremos invitar a ti y a tus padres a participar en nuestra presentación de Purchase College en Español. En esta presentación contestaremos todas tus preguntas sobre Purchase College, admisiones, asistencia financiera, y hablaremos de todos los recursos disponibles para nuestros estudiantes. Al terminar la presentación, nuestros embajadores te hablarán de sus experiencias como estudiantes en nuestro campus. Este evento es solamente para estudiantes aplicando para los semestres de Otoño y Primavera de 2022.

We are unable to offer any group visits for the Spring 2022 semester. Information regarding group visits for the fall semester will be posted in July 2022.

Students who are interested in performing and have a love for theatre, this is the session for you! Hear about the differences between these two competitive programs.

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to see some of our performance stages and spaces.

Learn how you can become an engaged maker and critical consumer of media. This session is not only for students interested in pursing the Film BFA, but for all students interested in media, such as New Media and Media Studies.

During your visit, you will tour our film suite and see our film equipment store.

Event registration will be available on Feb. 1st. 

Learn about our Visual Art programs and about what is required for the portfolio.

You will also have the opportunity to tour our 160,000 square foot Visual Arts building just for our artists.

Register for an Art+Design Session

Unsure of what is expected and required for the portfolio? Attend one of our Portfolio Prep Webinars to get some tips. 

Register for a Portfolio Prep Webinar

Attend one of our virtual portfolio review days to get a 1on1 review with a faculty member from our School of Art and Design. Registration must be completed at least 24 hours before the review. 

Register for a Portfolio Review 

Students interested in studying dance, don’t miss your opportunity to tour the nation’s first ever building designed solely for dance education! Hear about audition requirements. 

Emphasizing studio and classroom training, our professional training program in Theatre Design/ Technology gives students the guidance and support of established and theatre industry professionals.

During your visit, you will learn about the portfolio and its requirements.

Register for a Dance and Theatre Design Technology Session

Learn about our dynamic and supportive community of musicians. See where these students collaborate and create their music.

During your visit, you will learn about the audition and its requirements.

Register for a Music Session