Cornerstone Connect
Cornerstone Connect is accepting and reviewing applications for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year on a first come, first served basis.
Cornerstone Connect is a fee-based comprehensive service offered to college-ready, self-motivated students seeking support in executive functioning growth and social skill building. With a focus on self-advocacy, we strive to provide our students with a toolkit to enhance their confidence and independence as it pertains to their academics, as well as social interactions. Through workshop series, peer mentoring, and social events, Cornerstone Connect provides opportunities for students to engage with their Cornerstone Connect cohort and to find ways to more confidently integrate into the larger campus community. Cornerstone Connect is a student-driven service in which students and their respective Learning Specialist will create semester plans to support the customization of sessions, which will in turn allow for the student and Learning Specialist to partner in addressing student goals as effectively as possible.
Service Components
- One weekly 1:1 customized session with professional Learning Specialist (45 minute session).
- Weekly group workshops with a focus on social and academic executive functioning skills with professional Learning Specialists.
- Presentations with Campus Partners.
- Two weekly open support sessions with professional Learning Specialists.
- Organized Peer Mentor dinners and activities.
- Peer Mentor weekly meetings.
- Cornerstone Connect sponsored Social Events (3-4 per semester).
Interest for Fall 2025-Spring 2026
Cornerstone Connect information sessions will take place via Microsoft Teams during the following dates/times:
Application Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please note that students must be admitted and deposited to Purchase College prior to applying to Cornerstone Connect. Please note, students should be the ones to complete their application using their Purchase College credentials. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first come, first served basis until spaces are filled, at which point applicants will be placed on a waitlist.
2025 Cornerstone Connect Application
The current fee is $2950.00 per semester.
*Please note that fees are subject to change each academic year. In addition, there are a limited number of spaces available to students under the LISTO grant, which would provide a fee waiver based on student financial need, as determined by the college. For more information, please contact our office.
Questions?
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.