Purchase College Joins UN’s University Global Coalition The move is part of the college’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and social justice.

a college as unique as you. A diverse community of unconventional thinkers have found a home for their big ideas at Purchase College. We bet you’ll fit right in.

Top Story Purchase Awarded Nearly $2M from USNSF The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will provide scholarships and support to 34 STEM students.

At Purchase College, the mix of professional conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with rigorous programs in the sciences, humanities, and liberal arts produces a unique kind of campus …

Purchase Named a Top Ten Public School The college holds the #8 spot on US News and World Report’sTop Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2026.

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Latest Stories According to the National Science Foundation survey. Purchase noted for academics, sense of community, engaged professors, and raw energy.

New Faces Fall 2025 December 01, 2025 We are very excited to welcome all of our new community members. We look forward to working with you all in your new roles in the years to come and wish …

Academic Calendar: 2026–27 at a Glance Fall 2026 Classes begin: Mon., Aug. 24 Labor Day: Mon., Sept. 7 (no classes) Election Day: Tues., Nov. 3 (no classes) Rosh ...

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