Tips for Students to Thrive, Not Just Survive

We’ve compiled some simple and proven strategies that lead to success in college. Consider working a few into your next conversation…or series of text messages.

Attend Class

• And it may sound obvious, but they should be sure to purchase text books. 

Stay on Top of Coursework and Ask for Help

• The Learning Center helps students with time management skills and tutoring support. Students can make appointments online.
• Students should make a habit of meeting faculty members during posted office hours.

Know About and Tap Into Campus Resources

• Students with disabilities must register with the Office of Disability Resources.
• The Counseling Center offers emergency and short term individual and group counseling, referrals for long term care, and more. See their scope of practice to learn more.
• The Wellness Center helps students with strategies to reduce stress, live mindfully, and prevent addiction, among many other services. And FYI: Like all SUNY campuses, Purchase is tobacco free.

Put Yourself Out There

• From Cheese to Improv to Economics, we offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to suit most tastes.
• Attend events. Find everything offered campus wide on the event calendar.  

Eat Right & Exercise

• Good nutrition is an important foundation to success. Learn more about meal plans offered on campus.
• Students can swim in the pool, play basketball in three full size courts, work out in the  Fitness Center or take classes in the Physical Education building.
• Did you know the Loop Road is 3.1 miles? Students only need a good pair of sneakers to walk or run almost 5K without leaving campus.

Obey the Rules

Again, sounds simple, but a safe and healthy campus community is everyone’s responsibility. Familiarize yourself with our Student Code of Conduct.

 Patricia Bice
Interim Vice President of Student affairs and enrollment management