Phase Two
Welcome back, we’re glad you’re here!
Phase T.W.O. New Student Orientation is an extended program that takes place immediately prior to the beginning of classes. We require all students, face-to-face and remote, to attend programs before the fall semester.
Phase TWO programs continue the conversations and enhance the connections made during the July & August Orientation sessions to prepare you for the start of classes and your time at Purchase College. Phase T.W.O. Orientation promotes learning through faculty, staff and peer led seminars, workshops, and educational and social programming.
Students do not need to register for Phase TWO Orientation events unless it specifically says that registration is required.
If you cannot attend these events, you do not need to contact the Orientation staff.
Any changes to the schedule will be made on this website with the final schedule launching August 27th!
Friday, August 27: First Year & Sophomore Move-In Day
9:00am-2:30pm: First Year & Sophomore Move-In
Check-In: Performing Arts Center Lower Lobby, West 1 Parking Lot
Once students check-in at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) they will be permitted to move into their residential space. For details and information on move-in day, please visit the Living on Campus webpage.
9:00am-5:00pm: Parking & More Card Office Open
Campus Center North
Campus Shuttle Service- The Loop
Pickup at bus stop outside of Central 3 & 4 parking lots
Today’s schedule is a Sunday schedule
11:00am-2:00pm: Welcome BBQ
All new first year and sophomores will be welcome to join the annual Welcome BBQ at D-Hall.
At check-in, these students will be provided with two guest tickets to join them at the bbq.
2:00-3:00pm: Campus Tours
Tours will leave from the Clocktower, in front of Student Services Building & the Library.
Students and families who haven’t been to campus will be able to receive an academic plaza tour from the Orientation Leader staff. Tours will leave at 2:00, 2:15, 2:30 and 2:45 and will last about 30 minutes each.
3:00pm-12:00am: The Hub Open Hours
Campus Center North
Check out another dining location on campus and visit The Hub!
4:00pm: Residential Building Meetings – required for first year and sophomore residents
VIRTUAL Meetings
Farside Meeting Link
Fort Awesome Meeting Link
Outback Meeting Link
Wayback Meeting Link
Apartments Meeting Link
This building meeting is required for all for all first year and sophomore residents who move in on August 27. Attendance will be taken.
5:00-7:00pm: Dinner
D-Hall
All students must have their More Card – Student ID Card, with them to utilize a meal swipe.
7:00pm: Residential Floor Meetings – required for first year and sophomore residents
In-Person Meetings, Various Locations
All residential students must meet with their Resident Assistant and floor at the location provided to them during the Building Meeting. Attendance will be taken.
8:00-10:30pm: Glow Party in the Quad
D-Hall Quad in front of Outback Residence Hall
It’s been a long day but come to the glow party to hang out, make friends, and play in the dark! Games, giveaways, DJ, snacks, and more!
Saturday, August 28: Transfer and Returning Student Move-In Day
9:00am-3:00pm: Transfer and Returning Student Move-In Day
Check-In: Performing Arts Center Lower Lobby, West 1 Parking Lot
Once students check-in at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) they will be permitted to move into their residential space. For details and information on move-in day, please visit the Living on Campus webpage.
10:00am-3:00pm: Parking & More Card Office Open Campus Center North
Campus Shuttle Service- The Loop
Pickup at bus stop outside of Central 3 & 4 parking lots
Today’s schedule is a Sunday schedule
10:00-11:30am: Meet the Career Development Center Outside of Performing Arts Center
Meet staff from the Career Development Center to discuss Center offerings, upcoming events, and how they can help you be successful!
10:30am: Mobilizing for a Sustainable Future
Required for New Students
Performing Arts Center, Upper Lobby
Inspired by the Brookings Institution’s 17 Rooms initiative, the Sustainability Office and the Office for Global Education will collaborate for a Phase TWO Orientation event on Saturday, August 28th, to bring like-minded students together to discuss pressing world issues such as equity, justice, and the environment. Faculty and staff from various departments across the institution will lead small breakout discussion groups to educate and engage incoming students about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) after a group film screening of Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times. Students will have the opportunity to focus on one SDG, learn how Purchase advances the SDGs, set goals to make change on campus while forming connections with peers, faculty and staff.
9:30am-4:30pm: Brunch
D-Hall
All students must have their More Card – Student ID Card, with them to utilize a meal swipe.
11:00am-12:00am: The Hub Open Hours
Campus Center North
Check out another dining location on campus and visit The Hub!
12:00-5:00pm: Fitness Center Open
Gymnasium, Lower Level
Check out the Purchase gym and visit the fitness center! Free for all students, just bring your More Card.
1:00pm: Advising Workshop
Humanities 1032
This workshop is geared toward undeclared students or those looking to make changes to their major or minors.
1:30pm: EOP Student Meeting
Music Building Recital Hall, Room 1001
All first year and sophomore EOP & MAP Students are encouraged to attend this meeting with staff and other students!
2:00pm: Small Group Activities with your SOLs
Great Lawn
Take the time to meet new students and have fun with the Orientation staff!
Meet the SOLs on the Great Lawn, behind the Student Services Building.
3:30-8:00pm: C-Store is Open
Campus Center South
Visit The C-Store, our campus convenience store that is located in Campus Center South right behind Big Haus Residence Hall. Snacks, drinks, and other items can be found in the C-Store.
3:00pm: Campus Treasurer Hunt
Starts at the Great Lawn
Download the free GooseChase app to play this campus’ treasurer hunt to win great Purchase swag. Play on your own or make a group of up to 6 students to submit the most creative pictures, answer all the questions, or find the hidden places on campus!
4:30-7:30pm: Dinner
D-Hall
All students must have their More Card – Student ID Card, with them to utilize a meal swipe.
5:00pm: Conservatory of Dance Meeting
Dance Building
Required for all Dance Students
6:00pm Residential Apartment & Building Meetings – required for apartment residents and returning students
Farside Meeting Link
Alumni Village Meeting Link
Commons Meeting Link
The Olde Meeting Link
This building meeting is required for all for all apartment residents and those who move in on August 28. Attendance will be taken.
7:30pm: Mamma Mia! On the Big Screen
The Great Lawn
Here we go again - You voted for it at Orientation, now come and see it! Bring a blanket or win one during our raffle at this great big screen movie.
Sunday, August 29
10:00am: Conservatory of Music New Student Meeting
Music Building
Required for new Music Students
10:00am-3:00pm: Parking & More Card Office Open
Campus Center North
Campus Shuttle Service- The Loop
Pickup at bus stop outside of Central 3 & 4 parking lots
Today’s schedule is a Sunday schedule
10:30am-4:30pm: Brunch
D-Hall
All students must have their More Card – Student ID Card, with them to utilize a meal swipe.
11:00am-12:00am: The Hub Open Hours
Campus Center North
Check out another dining location on campus and visit The Hub!
11:00am: The Hook Up
Required Event for New Students - Virtual
Event Link - Register & Attend
The Hook-Up engages audiences in a facilitated discussion about hooking-up, sexual assault and bystander intervention. This program acknowledges that when we can discuss what healthy, consensual sex looks like in contrast to the methods perpetrators use, there is no confusion between healthy sex and sexual assault. All new students are required to attend.
12:00-5:00pm: Fitness Center Open
Gymnasium, Lower Level
Check out the Purchase gym and visit the fitness center! Free for all students, just bring your More Card.
1:00-4:00pm: Sunday Funday Carnival
Great Lawn
Relax before your first day of classes and have some fun in the sun! Novelties, games, and activities for all who attend!
1:30pm: First Day Jitters – Student Q&A Panel, Campus Resources Overview, and More!
Music Building Recital Hall, Room 1001
This event will be great for students who were unable to attend July Orientation and have questions about campus.
2:00pm: Leadership 101
Humanities 1032
Students looking to get involved in campus leadership opportunities and/or establish themselves in campus roles should attend.
2:00pm: Art+Design New Student Meeting
Visual Arts Building, Room 1016
2:00pm: The Conservatory of Theatre Arts (including Acting BFA, Theatre Design/Technology BFA, and Theatre & Performance BA) New Student Meeting via Zoom
https://purchase.zoom.us/j/99769077908?pwd=YzVQb0R4ZjFiNDFEUlBCOHBBQk8xdz09
Meeting ID: 997 6907 7908
Passcode: 302322
3:30-8:00pm: C-Store is Open
Campus Center South
Visit The C-Store, our campus convenience store that is located in Campus Center South right behind Big Haus Residence Hall. Snacks, drinks, and other items can be found in the C-Store.
4:30pm: Dinner
D-Hall
All students must have their More Card – Student ID Card, with them to utilize a meal swipe.
