Phase TWO
Welcome back, we’re glad you’re here!
Check back soon for fall 2023 information.
Get Ready for Fall 2022
New Student Orientation Phase T.W.O. 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 T.W.O. programs continue the conversations and enhance the connections made during the July and August Orientation sessions to prepare you for the start of classes and your time at Purchase College. The program promotes learning through faculty, staff and peer-led seminars, workshops, and educational and social programming.
Students do not need to register for Phase T.W.O. 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.
August 25–28
We’re working on a fantastic and fun Orientation Phase T.W.O. (that’s short for “two” and “Think Wide Open”), which takes place Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28.
The schedule is in the works, so be sure to check back before arriving on campus!
Thursday, August 25, 2022
First-Year and Sophomore Move-In
Once students check-in at The Performing Arts Center (PAC), they will be permitted to move into their residential space.
Parking and More Card Office Open
Campus Center North
Campus Shuttle Service (The Loop)
Pickup at bus stop outside of Central 3 and 4 parking lots.
Welcome BBQ
Main Dining Hall, 11:00am–2:30pm
All new first-year and sophomores are welcome to join the annual Welcome BBQ at D-Hall. Make sure to stop by the Phase TWO Central Table to get your swag and schedule of events for the week.
The Hub Open Hours
Campus Center North
Check out the Hub, another dining location on campus.
Film, BFA New Student Meeting*
Music Building, Sound Stage (0068)
*Attendance is required for all new Film, BFA students.
Virtual Residential Building Meetings*
*Attendance is required for all first-year and new sophomore residents. Attendance will be taken.
Tie Dye Event
Great Lawn, 6:30pm
After your building meeting, meet your RAs on the Great Lawn to tie dye a t-shirt.
Friday, August 26, 2022
Mobilizing for a Sustainable Future*
Humanities Building, 10:00am and 12:00pm
*Advance registration and attendance are required for all new students.
Inspired by the Brookings Institution’s 17 Rooms initiative, the Sustainability Office and the Office for Global Education will collaborate for a Phase T.W.O. Orientation event 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, and set goals to make change on campus while forming connections with peers, faculty, and staff. We will be showing a 25-minute film in Hindi with English subtitles during this event. If you require any accommodations in order to effectively engage in the session please notify us by August 21.
Conservatory of Dance Meeting
Dance Building*
Dance Building, Studio B, 2:00–4:30pm
*Attendance is required for all dance students.
Meet your dance faculty advisors at this welcome event.
Trip to White Plains/City Center
Bus will depart from East 3 parking lot at 3:00pm. Bus will pick up from City Center at 5:00pm.
Want to go pick up some items for your room or grab some groceries? Want to go explore the city down the street? Join us for a free bus trip to White Plains.
The bus will drop off and pick up at the City Center. Students must register in advance. There is limited space for this event.
This event is at capacity. Please check the Loop Schedule. The loop will be running on the Sunday schedule.
Ice Cream Social
Humanities Lobby, 7:00–8:00pm
Come grab some ice cream and enjoy music in the Humanities Lobby.
Movie Night
Humanities Theatre, 8:00pm
You voted on it, now come and see it! We will be showing “Everything Everywhere All At Once” . Bring a blanket to cozy up in our Humanities Theatre. We will be providing the popcorn!
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Campus Tours
Clock Tower, 12:00–2:00pm
Tours leave from the Clock Tower, in front of the Student Services Building and the Library.
Students who haven’t been to campus will receive an academic plaza tour from an Orientation Leader.
Carnival
Great Lawn, 2:00–5:00pm
Relax and have some fun in the sun! Novelties, games, and activities for all who attend!
Virtual Residential Building Meetings*
*Attendance is required. Attendance will be taken.
Foam Party
Outside D-Hall, 9:00pm–1:00am
Come play, dance, and have fun in several feet of bubbly suds under the stars.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
The Hook Up*
The Performing Arts Center, PepsiCo Theatre, 11:00am and 1:00pm
*Advance registration and attendance are required for all new students. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session for check-in.
The Hook-Up engages audiences in a facilitated discussion about hooking up, sexual assault, and bystander intervention.
This program acknowledges that if 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.
You will need to register in advance for one of the two sessions:
School of Art+Design First-Year Meeting*
Visual Arts Building, Room 1016, 1:00pm-2:30pm
*Attendance is required for all freshmen Art+Design students. If you are registered for VIS1050 ComX, then you must attend.
Acting First-Year Meeting*
Dance Building, Dance Theatre Lab, 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Attendance is required for all Acting students.
Design Technology First-Year and Transfer Meeting*
Social Sciences Building, Room 2004N, 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Attendance is required for all freshmen and transfer students in the Design Technology programs.
Theatre and Performance First-Year Meeting*
Humanities Building, Humanities Theatre, 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Attendance is required for all freshmen and transfer students.
Small Group Activities with your SOLs
Great Lawn/Behind Student Services Building, 3:00pm
Take the time to meet new students and have fun with the SOLs—Student Orientation Leaders!
Student Meet Ups
Clocktower/ Front Student Services Building, 5:00pm
Come meet other students like yourself and connect! We will be offering the following meet ups:
- Black Student Meet Up
- Commuter Meet Up
- First Generation
- LGBTQ+
- Out of State
- Students of Color
- Transfer
- Vegan or Vegetarian Student
Virtual Residential Building Meetings*
*Attendance is required. Attendance will be taken.
