New Student Registration
Click on one of the buttons below and continue to follow the instructions based on your student type, degree program, and major.
Freshman
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Freshman
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Freshman
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
New students who have paid their enrollment deposit and activated their Purchase email should proceed to the Educational Video and Worksheet, which can be accessed at the button below. The Educational Video and Worksheet must be completed in order for students to receive their Alternate PIN, which is a unique code that enables students to register themselves for courses online through myHeliotrope. Alternate PINs are sent to students’ Purchase email account. Learn How to Activate and Check Your Purchase Email by watching this short video.
Required first-semester courses for each major are listed below. Students should register for as many of the required courses for their major as possible. The only reason that students should deviate from the list of required courses is if a course is closed. In that case, please add yourself to the Wait List. Then you should add additional available courses to create a full-time schedule between 15-17 credits by July 1st. Students are responsible for understanding their academic degree requirements and for registering for appropriate courses.
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. AP credits and college credits earned during high school may be counted toward this credit requirement.
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.
All incoming students pursuing BA/BS degrees are required to register for either Discovering the Arts AOA 1000 or First-Year Seminar EDG 1030. Biology majors will enroll in Biology Freshman Seminar BIO 1880.
Educational Video and Worksheet
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.
Student Athletes
Student athletes who have been accepted to a sports team must register themselves for the appropriate varsity sport. Consult with your coach about practice and game times in order to minimize any scheduling conflicts with your coursework.
| Varsity Sports that are In-Season During the Fall Semester |
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| Varsity Sports that are In-Season During the Spring Semester |
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First-Semester Courses by Major
| Anthropology |
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| Arts Management |
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry and Biochemistry |
* Before you can register for this course, you must successfully complete the electronic Math Fluency exam with a score of 20 or higher. |
| Cinema Studies |
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| Communications |
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| Creative Writing |
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| Economics |
* Before you can register for this course, you must successfully complete the electronic Math Fluency exam with a score of 20 or higher. |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Gender Studies |
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| History |
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| Journalism |
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| Language and Culture |
* Before you can register for any language course, you must take the Language Placement exam and register for the course level that corresponds with your score. |
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| Literature |
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| Mathematics/Computer Science |
* Before you can register for this course, you must successfully complete the electronic Math Fluency exam with a score of 20 or higher. |
| Media Studies |
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| New Media |
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| Philosophy |
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| Playwriting and Screenwriting |
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| Political Science |
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| Psychology |
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| Sociology |
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| Theatre and Performance |
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| Undeclared |
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Freshmen
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts
Incoming freshmen to the School of the Arts have a predetermined schedule, but they still must complete a registration form for their program below. This form acknowledges that you wish to be registered for your required freshman courses by our Registrar’s Office.
For more information about your freshman curriculum, review the 8-Semester Plan for your program. See the Course Search for course descriptions, faculty, days/times, credits, and the 5-digit course registration number (CRN).
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.
If you have questions about first-year registration, please contact the Registrar’s Office
at 914-251-7000 or registrar@purchase.edu.
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Transfers
New transfers who have paid their enrollment deposit and activated their Purchase email should schedule an advising/registration appointment with the appropriate department below. Appointments are conducted in person, over the phone, and through group advising webinars.
Students will be assigned to an official advisor before the start of the semester.
Transfers should send all AP scores from College Board to Purchase College. Our college code is 2878. Also send official college transcripts with final grades from each college you attended to the address below.
SUNY Purchase College
Registrar’s Office
Attn: Transcript Evaluator
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Follow the Instructions for Advising and Registration Below
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School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Liberal Studies, and the School of the Arts (BA/BS Programs) |
Majors: Anthropology, Art History, Arts Management, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cinema Studies, Communications, Creative Writing, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, History, Journalism, Language and Culture, Latin American Studies, Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies: Legal Studies, Literature, Mathematics/Computer Science, Media Studies, New Media, Philosophy, Playwriting and Screenwriting, Political Science, Psychology, Theatre and Performance, Undeclared
Schedule an Individual Phone or In-Person Advising Appointment and Receive Your Alternate PIN
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Conservatory of Music |
Majors: Composition, Instrumental/Vocal Performance, Jazz Studies, Studio Composition, and Studio ProductionSchedule an individual phone or in-person appointment with either Ryan Homsey or Nick Dorot 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.
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School of Art+Design |
Majors: Graphic Design, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Visual ArtsSchedule an individual phone or in-person appointment with either Tina Hardin or Dianne Hebbert 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.
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Prepare for Your Transfer Advising Appointment
Review your Degree Progress Report and the Course Search by logging into myHeliotrope.
- Go to the Current Students Portal.
- Click on myHeliotrope and log in with your Purchase College ID and password.
- Click on Student.
- Click on Registration.
- Click to view your Degree Progress Report (DPR) and the Course Search.