First-Year Students
Woo-hoo, you’re coming to Purchase. Congratulations!
College is a new beginning, and we realize it can be a little intimidating. But through a summer-long Orientation program, we’ll provide you with many resources and services to assist your transition to college life.
The various components of our complete orientation program will help you:
- Meet other incoming students and get to know your peers;
- Begin your adjustment to campus life;
- Connect with current undergraduate students who will answer questions about all things Purchase;
- Learn about our unique campus and all the resources it offers you;
- Meet faculty and staff who you can rely on during your time at Purchase.
Summer 2023 Orientation Program
Throughout the summer, we’ll provide you with the resources you’ll need as you transition to college life. Some things are mandatory, others optional, so please pay attention to the information below.
July Orientation Sessions
Registration opens June 1 at noon.
Choose one; attendance is mandatory.
New students must participate in one of the in-person sessions above. Pre-assigned and staggered check-in times begin at 8:00am (ET), and all activities conclude by 4:00pm. Sessions are open to all students.
Students may bring two guests only—parents, guardians, or others from your support system. You are not required to bring a guest.
Parents and Guests must also register, and registration must be complete by July 9 at noon. See details below.
Parent and Guest Orientation Sessions
Each Orientation Session has a separate program for parents and guests.
EOP/MAP Students
All new EOP & MAP students will be assigned to the Monday, July 18 Orientation Session, which is the first day of your extended overnight orientation. If you are a student in one of these programs, please view the information on your additional summer program requirements.
Success Fellows
This program is designed to assist the needs of first-year, first-generation, and underserved students. Applications are available online. All Success Fellows will be assigned to the Monday, July 18 Orientation Session, which is the first day of your extended overnight orientation.
For additional questions or information contact: dean.student.affairs@purchase.edu.
Pre-Orientation Institute
Wednesday, June 28, 6pm
Optional but highly recommended.
The virtual Pre-Orientation Institute Session provides valuable information on services and housing, including…
- Academic Advising and Class Registration
- Health Services
- Housing Process
- Office of Disability Resources for accommodations
- Student Financial Services
Pre-Orientation Institute Registration
Academic Sessions I
June 26–30, Times Vary
Optional but highly recommended.
Faculty and staff in your academic area explain what it means to be a student within each program and answer all of your questions.
Conservatory program faculty will provide specifics about needs and expectations for the fall.
Sessions are repeated in August. If you’re unable to attend in June, plan to attend then. No registration is required.
Post-Orientation Institute
Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00pm (ET)
Optional but highly recommended.
This virtual experience is for students and their family members who would like specific information on:
- Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
- Dining and Meal Plans
- Office of Global Education
- Career Development Center
- Student Life
- Purchase Student Government
Post-Orientation Institute Registration
Phase T.W.O. Orientation
August 24–August 27
T.W.O. stands for both the number and Think Wide Open.
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.
Attendance is mandatory for some, but not all, of the programs offered. A full schedule will be released in late July.
No special registration is required.
Parents or Families Have Questions?
Of course, we figured they might!
Getting campus information to members of your support system is important to us. They should view the Parents and Guests page for more information.
Additional Assistance
Please email SAF.Orientation@purchase.edu with any questions.
Please contact CTS if you need assistance with setting up your Purchase credentials or email account.