New Student Registration
Freshman Registration for Spring 2020 Courses
will begin Monday, December 2nd, 2019.
Click on one of the buttons below and continue to follow the instructions
based on your student type, degree program, and major.
Freshman
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
Freshman
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts
Transfers - All Programs
Freshman
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Step One
Start by paying the enrollment deposit and activating your Purchase email account.
Step Two
Login through the Admissions Portal to complete the online Freshman Registration Module. This will authorize the Registrar’s Office to enroll you in a full-time course schedule based on your major and student type in accordance with the information on this web page. The module will also prepare students to make informed decisions when modifying their schedule.
Step Three
Once all of the freshman course registrations have been processed, the Alternate PIN will be sent to your Purchase email address. The Alternate PIN is a unique code that enables students to make changes to their course schedule online through myHeliotrope. No changes can be made prior to receiving the PIN.
More Course Registration Information
Students are responsible for understanding their academic degree requirements and for registering for appropriate courses.
The deadline to create a full-time schedule between 15-17 credits is July 1st.
Excelsior Scholarship
Incoming freshmen who receive free tuition funds from the New York State’s Excelsior Scholarship are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits by the end of each academic year in order to remain eligible for the program. Our academic year culminates with the spring term. To help ensure that students comply, first-semester registration will automatically include a load of 15-17 credits. Students are discouraged from dropping below 15 credits. AP credits and college credits earned during high school may be counted toward the 30-credit requirement needed within the first year.
College Writing
College Writing WRI 1110 is a foundational course that provides the necessary critical thinking and writing skills for all other academic coursework at Purchase. College Writing must be completed within the first year. Note: A score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Composition or Literature and Composition exam is equivalent to College Writing and will satisfy the Basic Communications core requirement.
EOP
All EOP students pursuing degrees in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science programs will also be pre-registered for College Writing WRI 1110 and an accompanying section of College Writing Lab WRI 1105 in their first term.
SUNY Upstate Medical University
All incoming freshmen who have been accepted to the SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine’s Guaranteed High School MD Acceptance Program will be pre-registered for the required General Biology I BIO 1550 and General Biology I Lab BIO 1551 in their first term.
Student Athletes
Registration for student athletes will include Varsity Sports if your sport is in session during the fall term.
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| Varsity Sports that are In-Season During the Spring Semester |
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The freshman class can find the full list of appropriate first-semester courses by selecting “Freshman Studies” within the Course Search.
Only courses within this list have been approved for incoming freshmen pursuing BA/BS degrees.
See the Course Search for course descriptions, faculty, days/times, credits, and the 5-digit course registration number (CRN).
First-Semester Courses by Major
| Anthropology |
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As an anthropology major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Art History |
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As an art history major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Arts Management |
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As an arts management major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Biology |
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As a biology major, you will be registered for the following courses:
* Biology majors enroll in Biology Freshman Seminar BIO 1880 en lieu of First-Year Seminar EDG 1030 |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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As a chemistry and biochemistry major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Cinema Studies |
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As a cinema studies major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Communications |
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As a communications major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Creative Writing |
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As a creative writing major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Economics |
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As an economics major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Environmental Studies |
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As an environmental studies major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Gender Studies |
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As a gender studies major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| History |
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As a history major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Journalism |
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As a journalism major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Language and Culture |
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As a language and culture major, you will be registered for the following courses:
* Please email the Advising Center at advising@purchase.edu to indicate whether you are concentrating in French or Spanish. |
| Latin American Studies |
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As a Latin American studies major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Literature |
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As a literature major, you will be registered for the following courses: One of the following literature courses:
And the following courses:
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| Mathematics/Computer Science |
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As a mathematics major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Media Studies |
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As a media studies major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| New Media |
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As a new media major, you will be registered for the following courses:
One of the following new media courses:
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| Philosophy |
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As a philosophy major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Playwriting and Screenwriting |
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As a playwriting and screenwriting major, you will be registered for the following courses:
One of the following playwriting and screenwriting courses:
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| Political Science |
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As a political science major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Psychology |
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As a psychology major, you will be registered for the following courses:
One of the following lower-level course subjects:
* Introduction to Psychology is not recommended for incoming freshmen. |
| Sociology |
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As a sociology major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Theatre and Performance |
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As a theatre and performance major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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| Undeclared |
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As an undeclared major, you will be registered for the following courses:
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Freshman
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts
Incoming freshmen in a conservatory program have a first-semester course schedule that is entirely pre-determined.
New students who have paid their enrollment deposit and activated their Purchase email account should proceed to submit the online Freshman Registration Module. This will authorize the Registrar’s Office to enroll you in the essential cluster of first-semester courses included on this web page that are required based on your major and student type.
Note for Transfers: Undergraduate transfer students in Acting, Design Technology, Film, and Dance must complete eight semesters of coursework within their major at Purchase College in order to graduate. While all transfer credits from former institutions are evaluated for credit articulation, major-specific credits may be ineligible to transfer. The evaluation of any possible transfer credits for major degree requirements (usually a maximum of 30 credits) will be completed by your department’s academic advisor during your first semester at Purchase College.
To access the Freshman Registration form, click the button below and login to your Admissions portal.
Enter the personal email address that you have on file with the college.
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Pre-Registration for Acting majors includes the courses below.
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Pre-Registration for Dance majors includes the courses below. Men |
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Pre-Registration for Theatre Design / Technology majors includes the courses below.
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Pre-Registration for Film majors includes the courses below.
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Pre-Registration for Music majors includes the courses below based on their program: Composition
Studio Composition |
Studio Production
Jazz Studies |
Instrumental Performance
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Strings
Brass
Woodwinds
Guitar
Percussion
Piano
Voice and Opera Studies
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Pre-Registration for all Visual Arts majors includes the courses below.
Plus:
Or:
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Transfers
New Transfers who have paid their enrollment deposit and activated their Purchase email account should follow the steps below to complete the Transfer Advising Module and schedule an individual advising appointment.
Learn How to Activate and Check Your Purchase Email by watching this short video.
You will receive your Alternate PIN at the end of your webinar or individual appointment, which will enable you to register yourself for courses online through myHeliotrope.
Students will be assigned to an official academic advisor at the beginning of the semester.
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Step 1 - Complete the Transfer Advising Module |
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Begin the registration process by completing the short Transfer Advising Module that will help you understand your academic degree requirements, use the Course Search, and prepare to register. You will receive your Alternate PIN after completing the module, which will enable you to register yourself for courses online through myHeliotrope.
Available Beginning Monday, May 20, 2019 |
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Step 2 - Schedule Your Individual Advising Appointment |
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Once you have completed the Transfer Advising Module, we encourage you to schedule an individual phone or in-person advising appointment via our online calendar system. On your first visit, you will need to select “Click here to register.” Then select the “New Student Advising” calendar.
Music Majors: Schedule your appointment with Ryan Homsey or Nick Dorot Schedule Your Individual Advising Appointment
Appointments Begin Thursday, May 23, 2019 |
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Step 3 - Prepare for Your Advising Appointment |
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1. Review the academic requirements for your major.
2. Review the traditional four-year sequence of courses for your major. 3. Review your Degree Progress Report to see how your transfer credits are being applied to your new degree program, and to understand your remaining degree requirements. 4. Review the Course Search to see which courses are being offered for the upcoming term. 5. Prepare a list of open and available courses that satisfy your academic interests and degree requirements that you can review during your advising appointment. 6. Prepare a list of questions to ask during your advising appointment. |
| Step 4 - Send Updated College Transcripts and AP Scores |
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Send official college transcripts with final grades from each college you attended to the address below.
SUNY Purchase College If you haven’t done so already, send all AP scores from College Board to Purchase College. Our college code is 2878. |
On-Campus Housing
If you receive an on-campus housing assignment, then you must be registered for at least 8 credits by August 1st and at least 12 credits by the end of the add/drop period. If you receive a housing assignment after August 1st, then you must be registered for at least 8 credits by the first day of the spring semester and at least 12 credits by the end of the add/drop period. However, students typically need to register for 15-17 credits each term in order to stay on track to graduate.
All students living on campus must be registered for at least 12 credits by the end of the add/drop period.