Senior Week
Congratulations to the class of 2021! We look forward to celebrating you!
Senior Week is a Purchase College tradition designed to celebrate the end of the road on a successful journey to commencement. It’s a week filled with both on and off campus events to celebrate you, the graduate, and create memories that will last beyond Purchase College.
Before Senior Week occurs, we have a variety of Senior Series post-college programs planned throughout the semester for you to engage in various conversations, develop skillsets, and prepare for the future. Additional programs will be added and emailed as they approach. Please remember to view the Commencement website for more information.
Senior Series - Spring 2021
Business Thinking for Creative Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, March 3rd, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Virtual Program
Nicole Spiegel-Gotsch, Founder & CEO, Mavyn | Marketing Strategist | Startup Advisor
Purchase College, SUNY: B.A. English Literature and Visual Arts, Design
New York University: M.A. Graphic Communications Management & Technology
Register Via Zoom
Using real-world examples, this talk will help you start looking at your work through a business lens. You’ll come away with:
- Strategies to create your own opportunities
- Metrics to define your success
- Nuts & bolts business and marketing tactics
- Quick business launch tips and strategies offered to those just starting out.
Know Before You Go - Virtual Job Fair Edition
Wednesday, March 17th, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Virtual Program
Register Via Zoom
Join us for tips on preparing for the March 24th virtual fair!
- Learn how to navigate the virtual fair platform
- Make the most of meeting employers virtually
- Learn how to convey your strengths, goals and skills to employers
- Gain quick resume tips
Connecting on LinkedIn
Wednesday, April 21st from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Virtual Program
Presented by: Chaim Shapiro, a national speaker and trainer on LinkedIn
Register via Zoom
Join us for this presentation and live demo:
- See how features on LinkedIn can help job seekers during these challenging times
- Learn how you can rebrand and diversify your LinkedIn Profile
- Learn about updates to LinkedIn features and resources to support job search
- See how to search for employers that are hiring during this job market
LinkedIn Headshots
Wednesday, April 28th, 12:00pm-2:00pm
In-Person Program
Sign up for a slot to have a professional headshot taken for your social media professional platforms! Sign ups required. Check out the link here!
Location: Small Gym - Athletics Building
Managing Your Budget
Wednesday, May 5th, Evening Program
Virtual Program
Loans, rent, school payments, oh my! With so many scary & complicated things to consider, how do you prepare your finances if you’re unaware of what your finances are? This event will connect students with the Vice President, and SUNY grad, of a national bank who will discuss all things planning for your financial future.
Class of 2021 Frames
Thursday, May 6th, 12:00pm-2:00pm
In-Person Program
Come and create a Purchase College memory frame with your favorite times here! Location TBD.
Individuals requiring accommodations for equal access to these events should contact career.development@purchase.edu a minimum of five business days prior to the event.
Wednesday, May 19 Events
Capture Your Moment: 11:00am-5:00pm
Performing Arts Center, Upper Lobby
Congratulations from Purchase College and Island Photography! We are looking forward to hosting you, the graduate, at the “Capture the Moment” event. You can expect to have a photo with the president and one of you holding your diploma. Please note that this is a Graduate and Appointment only event.
Cap Decorating: 11:00am
Location Alumni Village Community Center
The first 100 graduates in attendance will receive free graduation caps to decorate and keep as a personal memento. Craft and decorating supplies will be provided. Sign-up on the calendar event to reserve your cap today!
Pack Your Picnic and Celebrate: 12:00pm
Alumni Village
Rain location: Stood
Bring your blankets and head to AVCC lawn area for an afternoon picnic. Music, raffles, and snacks will be provided. Please note, you do not need to be a resident of AV to come to this event.
Campus Scavenger Hunt: 1:30pm
Free GooseChase Mobile App
Read the clues, find the places, and win! Players will head around campus to all the best spots and submit answers or photos to the app. You don’t need a full team to play but a team can be made of up-to 4 people. There will be $150 gift-cards for each winning team player!
At-Home Scavenger Hunt: 1:30pm
Free GooseChase Mobile App
Lets play from home! Seniors will be able to answer clues and submit photos from anywhere they can play! You can play in a team or as an individual. There will be $150 gift-cards for each winning team player!
Senior Class Cheers: 4:30-5:00pm
Virtual Event
Meeting ID: 923 6924 2023
Passcode: 2021
Seniors: Get together and celebrate all of your hard work at Purchase. Led by other students, this event will be open for all seniors to remote in to be together. The names of prize winners from earlier events will also be released – participants should attend.
Black Grad Celebration: 7:00pm
Virtual Event
Meeting ID: 964 7400 7504
Passcode: 2021
This end of the year, pre-commencement celebration will embrace and acknowledge the achievements of other Black-identifying students here at Purchase College. For more details, please visit the event website. Graduating Black-identifying seniors who wish to get a Kente cloth sash, courtesy of the PSGA, can sign-up the week of May 3 and pick them up at designated days & times on-campus the week of May 10. Remote students will be able to get their Sash mailed to them. Students MUST sign up by Monday, May 10 by 9:00am in order to have a sash reserved for them.
Thursday, May 20
Capture Your Moment: 11:00am-5:00pm
Performing Arts Center, Upper Lobby
Congratulations from Purchase College and Island Photography! We are looking forward to hosting you, the graduate, at the “Capture the Moment” event. You can expect to have a photo with the president and one of you holding your diploma. Please note that this is a Graduate and Appointment only event.
We have an exciting line-up of events planned. Make sure to check back in the end of March for a full schedule as well as some other important information you need to know about housing, dining, and much more for Senior Week. All events hosted, virtual or in-person, will meet current health & safety guidelines.
Have questions about Senior Week 2021? Email ceg@purchase.edu with your questions.