First-Year Students

Get Ready for Fall 2025!

We’re here to help you learn more about your new life at Purchase.

Throughout the summer, we’ll provide resources you need for a seamless transition to campus life. Some things are mandatory, others optional, so please pay attention to the information below.

Summer Phase One: July Single-Day Sessions

July 14, July 15, or July 16, 2025
8am to 5pm

During each one-day session, you’ll have a chance to meet other students, explore campus, learn about student resources, and receive tips and tools to prepare for your first semester

While attendance is not mandatory—we understand there may be vacation and other conflicts—we strongly encourage all new students to attend.

Follow the links below to register for one session only.

Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16

Each July session has a concurrent program tailored for parents and guests.

We ask that you kindly consider the following.

Students may bring two guests only.

Including parents, guardians, or others from their support system.

Additional guests beyond the two allotted will not be allowed to participate, including siblings who are minors.

Students are not required to bring a guest.

Parents and guests must also register in advance.

Students will include their guests on the registration form using the links above.

Guests who arrive without pre-registering may not be allowed to participate.

Registered guest(s) must attend the same session date as their student. Students may register for one session only.

Guests pay a fee to attend.

Cost per guest is $40.00 plus the processing fee, to cover the cost of food and program resources.

Learn more on the Parents and Guests page.

Optional Event

Jun 18

Virtual Pre-Orientation Institute

Time: 6:00pm

Join us for this optional session if you’re unable to attend the July Orientation sessions…or to learn more ahead of time about essential services on campus.

Your Summer To-Do List

Fall Phase T.W.O.

August 21–24, 2025

Arrive Early and Ease Into Life at Purchase

You’ll arrive on campus a few days before returning students to continue the orientation begun in July with seminars, workshops, and educational and social programming led by faculty, staff, and peers.

No special registration is required.
Phase T.W.O. attendance is mandatory.

Learn more about Phase T.W.O.

Welcome Weeks

The Office of Residential and Student Life hosts many events and activities year round, but the first weeks of the semester are packed with plenty of fun ways to meet fellow students and engage in social life at Purchase.

Meet the community! All activities during Welcome Weeks are open to both new and continuing students.

WELCOME WEEKS

We encourage parents and families to sign up for Purchase Families Connect, our communication platform for families to stay connected and receive valuable information and tips.

Orientation