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
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 not being offered this term or it is closed. If it is not offered, then contact the Advising Center for another course recommendation. If it is closed, you should 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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| Art History |
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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. |
| Latin American Studies |
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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
Advising Appointments Begin Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
New transfers who have paid their enrollment deposit and activated their Purchase email should proceed to schedule an advising appointment by following the directions below.
You will receive your Alternate PIN at the end of your appointment, which will enable you to register yourself for courses online through myHeliotrope.
Students will be assigned to an official advisor before the start of the semester.
On-Campus Housing
If you receive an on-campus housing assignment, then you must be registered for at least 8 credits by January 14th and at least 12 credits by the end of the add/drop period. If you receive a housing assignment after January 14th, 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.
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Schedule Your Advising Appointment |
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Schedule an individual phone or in-person appointment via our online calendar system below. 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 |
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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. |
| Send AP Scores and College Transcripts |
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If you haven’t done so already, send all AP scores from College Board to Purchase College. Our college code is 2878. Send official college transcripts with final grades from each college you attended to the address below.
SUNY Purchase College |