Purchase Peeks Archive
Scroll through content from previous issues of the e-newsletter for parents and families.
Past Issues
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Tips for Students to Thrive, Not Just Survive
Students who attend class, eat right, and get involved are much more successful than those who don’t… -
What You Should Know: The Roommate Experience
Advice for living on and off campus from Mario Rapetti, Assistant Dean of Student Life -
Re-Acclimating to Family Life
College students returning home can be an adjustment for all. -
Hands-On Experience Builds Resumes
Opportunities are available right on campus and around the world. -
Commuters Can Connect with Campus Life
Advice for commuter students on how to engage and get involved. -
Student Code of Conduct
The safety of the campus community depends upon everyone understanding and adhering to our Student Code of Conduct.
The Career Development Center and the Advising Center can help with majors and career options. Students should contact both offices directly or drop in to set up an appointment.
keep reading »Gender-neutral housing at Purchase has been expanded. There are several options in all of our housing communities on the campus.
keep reading »They can always contact their professors and/or their faculty advisors for recommendations, but the Career Development Center is always available as a resource. They can begin online or stop by the CDC office in the Student Services Building.
keep reading »The Office of International Programs and Services website offers plenty of information to get started. Staff members are always available to answer questions, and they even have a page with information intended for Parents and Guardians.
keep reading »The Learning Center offers general tutoring sessions, an online writing lab for feedback on papers, and tips on time management, writing, and grammar.
keep reading »Whether your student lives on-campus or off, they are likely to have personal property that could be costly to replace. We encourage you to explore the options and policies available to you and your students to protect property and possessions.
Visit Living on Campus to explore renters’ insurance options offered.
keep reading » Purchase has complete refund policy information for tuition, housing, and meal plans here. Visit our Student Financial Services site to find contact information and answers to all of your finance questions.
September 23 is the day on which 100% of financial liability is incurred for the fall 2017 semester.
Find the entire refund policy here.