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Applying for Readmission to Purchase College

Important Information:

  • The decision to readmit is not an automatic one.  A student must be readmitted by the Office of the Registrar and by the program of interest before enrollment can be permitted. See re-admission form and procedures.
  • Students must clear any flags (obligations to the College)  prior to readmission.  Check for flags here.
  • Students readmitted to the College must meet with their advisors and register for courses prior to the last day of the add/drop period. (See Academic Calendar for dates).
  • Students are responsible for full tuition payment at the time of registration.  Questions regarding tuition and payment deadlines should be directed to the Office of Student Accounts, (914) 251-6080.
  • Students interested in financial aid and/or housing must apply to the appropriate offices.  No requests for financial aid or housing will be processed until a readmission decision has been officially made.

Application Deadlines:
Completed applications must be received by the Registrar's Office by the following dates:

July 15 - Fall semester
December 15 - Spring semester

Application Instructions:
Applications cannot be processed until all required documents and related materials (below) are on file in the Registrar's Office.

  1. an essay explaining your activities since leaving Purchase, including dates (month and year) of each activity.  Submit your essay with the completed readmission application;
  2. official transcript(s) of all coursework completed at other colleges while away from Purchase;
  3. an audition, interview, or portfolio review may be required if you are applying for a major in the visual or performing arts.  If required, you will be contacted by the Registrar's Office;
  4. letter(s) of recommendation or any evidence supporting your likelihood of having a successful career at Purchase (optional);
  5. evidence of honorable separation from the military (if applicable);
  6. forward all documentation and related materials to:

Purchase College, SUNY
Office of the Registrar
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY  10577-1400