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Senior Week

 Senior Week will be May 13-May 16. All events are strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Some events require registration. 

If you require accommodations for equal access to any of the programs or activities planned for this week, please contact the Office of Disability Resources as soon as possible at ODR@purchase.edu.

May 12 

Lavender Graduation 

May 13

Senior Sayonara

11:30am-4:00pm, Southside Lounge/Great Lawn 

We will be hosting a Senior Sayonara and it is a therapeutic event for all Seniors graduating in May 2024. Our senior sayonara offers seniors a chance to unwind after years of hard work and dedication while also being able to say a proper goodbye to their college experience. We put
together a collective of creative activities to help relieve stress such as painting and bracelet making, with two sessions of Yoga and also planting. Seniors will then have the opportunity to decorate and write in their brand new journals (which will be provided). Towards the end of our
event seniors can write things they want to let go of on plates and then either smash or keep these plates.  (This event was planned by Madison Valdez, Jasmine DeLeon, Dana Former and the Arts Management class). 

Register Here

Cap Decorating 

2pm-4pm, Southside Lounge

Come decorate your cap and make it uniquely you. We will provide the decorations you bring the creativity!

May 14

Cap Decorating 

4pm-6pm, Humanities Building Lobby 

Come decorate your cap and make it uniquely you. We will provide the decorations you bring the creativity!

Not So Prom

8pm-11:30, Location TBD

Get dolled up or don’t and meet us  for a night of dancing and good food  ! Let’s get rid of the social norms and stigmas from high school and do Prom Purchase style!

May 15

Picture Me Grad!

Want a personal graduation photoshoot? Here is your chance! Sign up to have your own Purchase graduation photoshoot by a current Purchase student photographer. Space is limited so make sure to register. Photoshoots are weather dependent. 

Register Here

My Purchase Story: Mock Bonfire and S’mores Bar

6pm-8pm, The Great Lawn

Share your Purchase story and experiences with your fellow classmates. Reminisce about your time at Purchase over a mock bonfire while enjoying the S’more Bar. Come relax the night before Commencement.

Movie Pizza Pool Party

8:00pm-10pm, The Pool in the Physical Education Building

Watch a movie while splashing in the pool with friends or eating pizza. Bring your bathing suit and towel and meet us in the pool for some laps and some fun!

Register Here

Vote for the Movie

May 16

Commencement Ceremony Rehearsal

11am-12pm, The Gym 

Rehearsal is completely optional. Rehearse the order of ceremony and how you will cross the stage. Come to get all your questions answered. 

You Did It BBQ & Field Day 

1pm-3pm, The Dinning Hall 

Celebrate all of your accomplishments and senior projects at the You Did It BBQ. Come to the Dinning Hall to enjoy some music, food, and field games. No registration is needed just bring a friend and your appetite!