International Students

Whether you have been accepted to a degree program, are a transfer or graduate student, or are visiting on a short-term exchange program, the International Student Orientation (ISO) is meant for you!

To learn more about coming to Purchase, check out our Accepted International Student page. Feel free to reach out to international@purchase.edu with any questions regarding ISO! We can’t wait to meet you!

Orientation Session

August 18–21, 2025

Hosted by the Office for Global Education (OGE), ISO will introduce you to the academic and social life at Purchase while also providing important information about maintaining your visa status, useful campus services, and general cultural adjustment in the U.S. You’ll arrive on campus before most other students.

Meet OGE staff and International Orientation Leaders.

F-1 Visa

If you’re attending on an F-1 student visa, you are required to attend and will be registered automatically.

Everyone Else

We welcome all new international students to join us for International Student Orientation (ISO), including undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students.

If you are not on an F-1 Visa and wish to participate, contact us at international@purchase.edu.

Summer To-Do List

MMR Immunization Form

You must submit the MMR Immunization Form or comparable vaccination record from your primary care provider or high school as required by New York State prior to course registration.

You will not be allowed to attend Purchase College without this information on file.

Health History and Exam

Submit the College Entrance Health History and Physical Examination form, a required document for all new students that must be on record with Health Services before the first day of classes.

A physical examination done within the past 18 months is required for form completion by you and your health care provider.

Submit Forms

All forms may be submitted via:

Fax: (914) 251–6388
Email: hse@purchase.edu
Online Portal: Health Services

Questions?

Please contact Health Services at hse@purchase.edu.

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.

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.

Orientation