Create You
Everyone has a different story about the moment they knew.
Sitting in an auditorium, the realization hits that it isn’t enough just to be in the crowd. The desire to deliver a performance that moves people takes center stage.
A run-of-the-mill hike with friends inspires an urgency to do more than enjoy nature. Scrolling online builds the ambition to instigate and provoke; to become a change maker.
The majors at Purchase College put you squarely among mentors and resources that allow you to combine passion and purpose to create you.
Purchase has everything you need to launch yourself, be yourself, create yourself.
People sometimes talk about college like it’s a forgone conclusion, a step on a path that you take because you’re supposed to. But it’s so much more than a box to be checked.
Choose a place where you can be anything. Become a warrior for social justice, a climate change expert, an orator, or a dancer who moves across the stage and into people’s hearts.
Find your place—literally.
Everyone has their favorite spot. Sitting under the elephant tree behind Admissions. Studying on the Great Lawn. Maybe it’s chilling on the main plaza.
Our campus is uniquely situated on 500 acres of woods and open spaces, yet we’re only 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan.
Stroll through open fields, trek through the woods, or get inspired by the outdoor sculpture scattered throughout campus. Or hop on a train to NYC and take advantage of the opportunities offered by one of the greatest cities on Earth.
Our students are more than passive learners.
Be part of the tradition of activism that thrives with us. From Pride Parades to mentoring local youth or working with the local food pantry to feed the homeless, there’s always a way to get involved.
Your education is everything.
We are here to help you reach your goals, and we have a feeling you’ll be excited to jump right in.
Our faculty members aren’t just experts, they’re working professionals. Be inspired by their paths, and use them to pave your own.
Our acclaimed arts programs will help you find your style, regardless of what it may be, in a supportive and challenging environment.
More of a science person? We have all the tools you need, from wide ranging class offerings to internships and field experience, to get real results both in and out of the lab.
If your medium is words, we have the writers, journalists, philosophers, and historians that will help you find your voice.
And for anyone attracted to the idea of sharing your perspective with the world through film and digital technology, our new state of the art Center for Media, Film, and Technology is waiting for you.
No matter what you’re interested in learning, Purchase can help you achieve it. Internships, study abroad programs, and real world learning come together with your academic path to bring you closer to where you want to be.