Senior Week
Congratulations to the class of 2018!
Join us for a special week of events, just for you!
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, May 12
Senior Class Trip to Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics
Bus leaves Central 1 at 11:00am
Tickets are $10.00
Tickets will be sold electronically from this website to graduating seniors only and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Price includes transportation & game ticket. Students must take the provided transportation to receive ticket. The bus will return immediately following the game. No refunds will be granted if you are unable to attend.
- This trip is currently sold out.
- If you are unable to purchase a ticket; please email Anastasia.Knapp@purchase.edu with your name, cell phone number, name of trip and PID# to be placed on a wait list.
Monday, May 14
Wristband & T-Shirt Distribution
9:30am – 4:30pm; CCN Lobby
Senior Paint and Create
12:00 – 2:00pm; CCS Southside
We are bringing the paint class to you. Join us as an Art & Soul instructor takes you step by step in creating your own masterpiece.Free event.
- Students can sign up through this link starting at 12:30pm on 5/8. Space is limited, students can only sign up for one space.
- If you are unable to reserve a space; please email Anastasia.Knapp@purchase.edu with your name, cell phone number, name of trip and PID# to be placed on a wait list.
Black Graduation Ceremony & Reception
3:30-5:00pm; Humanities Theatre
This end of the year, pre-commencement celebration will embrace and acknowledge the achievements of other Black-identifying students here at Purchase College. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.
Event specifics can be found through the event page.
Tuesday, May 15
Wristband & T-Shirt Distribution
9:30am – 4:30pm; CCN Lobby
Cap Decorating
12:30 - 2:00pm; CCS 1001, Southside
It’s your graduation and we want to make you look good! Join us to decorate your cap with all the glue, glitter and any decorations you can imagine. We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity.
24th Annual Senior Project Processional
3:30pm; CCS 1001, Southside
Join the Second Line Parade and Celebrate the completion of your Senior Project and Capstones. Event specifics can be found through the event page.
Kinky Boots Broadway Show Trip
Bus leaves Central 1 at 4:30pm.
Tickets are $25.00
Tickets will be sold electronically from this website to graduating seniors only and are available on a first come, first serve basis.Price includes transportation & show ticket. Students must take the provided transportation to receive ticket. The bus will return immediately following the show. No refunds will be granted if you are unable to attend.
- This trip is currently sold out.
- If you are unable to purchase a ticket; please email Anastasia.Knapp@purchase.edu with your name, cell phone number, name of trip and PID# to be placed on a wait list.
Wednesday, May 16
Yoga Class
10:00am; Wellness Center, Fort Awesome
Spa Day
10:00am-2:00pm; Wellness Center, Fort Awesome
Sit back, relax and de-stress. Enjoy free massages, light snacks, and DIY face masks and sugar scrubs.
Graduation Rehearsal
2:00pm; Performing Arts Center (PAC)
What actually happens at commencement? Participating seniors should attend rehearsal to receive last minute information, submit a name pronunciation card and get all details regarding your special day. All participating seniors, should attend. Rehearsal will last no more than one hour.
White Plains Bar Night
7:00pm-12:00am; Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
Hosted at The Brazen Fox: Free food for seniors until 8:30pm (or until supplies last) and cash bar drink specials available until midnight. This event is only for Purchase graduating seniors with wristband, no guests.
Buses will continuously run from Purchase College to Mamaroneck Avenue from 7:00pm-12:00am. The last bus will leave Mamaroneck Ave at 12:00am and any student wishing to return after will need to arrange their own transportation. Bus locations: Central 4 (CCN) parking lot & corner of Mamaroneck & E Post Rd. Buses will have a sign in the window.
Please note: Government issued ID is required for entry to all establishments and you must be wearing a Senior Week wristband.
Thursday, May 17
Cap Decorating
10:00am-12:30pm; CCS 1001, Southside
Missed yesterday’s event? No problem! Just bring your cap and we’ll bring the supplies to make you look great.
Senior Carnival
11:00am-3:00pm; Great Lawn
Popcorn, cotton candy, and fun - oh my! Join your fellow graduating classmates for a day of fun with inflatables, mechanical shark, free pizza, and so much more.
Pizza will be served starting at 12:30, while supplies last.
Campus Community Send Off
4:00-6:00 pm; D-Hall
Raise your glass and toast to your time at Purchase! Enjoy a delicious spread with your classmates, family, loved ones, and faculty. Family members and guests who purchase tickets are welcome and encouraged to attend. Class toast will be at 4:30pm with a cash bar lasting the entire event for those 21+.
Guest tickets are $10 and include admittance to the event, delicious passed hor d’oeuvres, and small bites.
- They can be purchased through this link until 12:00pm on May 17.
Important Information
Wristbands will be distributed on Monday and Tuesday from 9:30am-4:30pm to all seniors who wish to attend and participate in Senior Week Activities. Wristbands will be handed out at the CCN lobby on these days. They will also be handed out at Wednesday’s & Thursday’s events. Staff will be at the bar crawl bus stop with bands only until 8:30pm.
All events are for approved graduating seniors only and must have an approved event wristband to participate. Guests are not permitted. Please bring your MORE card and government issued ID to all events listed.
Class T-shirts will be available on a first come, first serve basis and be provided in the order in which students pick up their wristbands. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee specific sizing when the shirts are available.
Housing:
All residential students must move out and properly check-out by 9:00pm. Requirements for a proper checkout can be found on the Living on Campus Opening & Closing page.
Dining Options:
Spring semester meal plans end at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 16.
For information regarding dining locations and hours please visit the Dining Services website.