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32 > UNIVERSITY COLLEGES<br />
Housing<br />
Approximately half <strong>of</strong> <strong>SUNY</strong> Potsdam’s students<br />
live in a variety <strong>of</strong> residence accommodations. Once<br />
students deposit, they may express their residential<br />
preference and roommate assignments. <strong>New</strong> students<br />
are required to live on campus for the first two<br />
years unless they are 21 or older, live with their<br />
parents, are married and living with their spouse,<br />
have served one or more years in the armed forces,<br />
or have previously lived in a college residence hall<br />
for one year.<br />
Academic achievement and personal development<br />
are the objectives <strong>of</strong> the residence hall program.<br />
Campus living provides: convenient access to buildings,<br />
facilities, support staff and services; a wide<br />
vari ety <strong>of</strong> building types and special housing programs;<br />
state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art technology in all rooms<br />
(i.e. cable TV, Campus Movie Channel and Internet<br />
access); and guaranteed housing for new and upperdivision<br />
students.<br />
Housing choices include: singles, doubles, suites,<br />
apartments and townhouses. <strong>The</strong> 224-bed townhouse<br />
complex features 10 two-story buildings<br />
located between the Maxcy Hall Athletic Complex<br />
and Knowles Hall. <strong>The</strong>se independent units, which<br />
have a kitchen, bathroom, dining area, living room<br />
and four to five single bedrooms, are available to<br />
upper-division students.<br />
Athletics<br />
Students have the opportunity to become part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
varsity athletic teams, which compete at the NCAA<br />
Division III level, or join one <strong>of</strong> the more than 11<br />
intra mural and recreation sports at <strong>SUNY</strong> Potsdam.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are intercollegiate teams in men’s basketball,<br />
cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer and<br />
swimming and diving; and in women’s basketball,<br />
cross country, ice hockey, equestrian, lacrosse,<br />
soccer, s<strong>of</strong>tball, swimming and diving, and volleyball.<br />
Cheerleading also is <strong>of</strong>fered for both women and men.<br />
Freshman Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Traditional: 771<br />
High School Average Middle 50%: 84-91<br />
Percent reporting SAT scores: 29%<br />
Percent reporting ACT scores: 10%<br />
Percent reporting rank in class: 24%<br />
Middle 50%, Decile Range:<br />
2nd-5th<br />
EOP: 44<br />
High School Average Middle 50%: 78-84<br />
Percent reporting SAT scores: 34%<br />
Percent reporting ACT scores: 2%<br />
Percent reporting rank in class: 25%<br />
Middle 50%, Decile Range:<br />
4th-7th<br />
Demographic and Geographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Hispanic: 5.6%<br />
Black or African-American, non-Hispanic: 4.4%<br />
White, non-Hispanic: 77.2%<br />
American Indian or Alaska Native,<br />
non-Hispanic: 1.0%<br />
Asian, non-Hispanic: 1.3%<br />
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander,<br />
non-Hispanic: 0.1%<br />
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 1.8%<br />
Special Programs<br />
>Early Admission<br />
>Special Talent Admission<br />
>Deferred Admission<br />
>ROTC: Army or Air Force through cross-registration<br />
with Clarkson <strong>University</strong><br />
Application Service Center Participant? Yes<br />
Purchase College<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />
Stephanie McCaine<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />
735 Anderson Hill Road<br />
Purchase, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 10577-1400<br />
914.251.6300<br />
admissions@purchase.edu<br />
www.purchase.edu<br />
Undergraduate Enrollment 4,148<br />
Men: 1,821 Full-time: 3,740<br />
Women: 2,327 Part-time: 408<br />
Campus Residents: 67%<br />
Visual and Performing Arts Students: 37%<br />
Liberal Arts and Sciences Students: 63%<br />
Faculty<br />
Full-time: 176<br />
Part-time: 218<br />
Doctorates: 30%<br />
Student-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1<br />
Chancellor’s Awards for<br />
Excellence in Teaching: 40<br />
Distinguished Pr<strong>of</strong>essorships: 4<br />
Campus<br />
“Think Wide Open” is not just a slogan at Purchase<br />
College; it’s our way <strong>of</strong> life. It reflects our tradition <strong>of</strong><br />
fostering educational creativity in a climate <strong>of</strong> intellectual<br />
and artistic freedom, as well as our commitment<br />
to embracing innovative teaching and learning<br />
environments. Purchase College <strong>of</strong>fers a unique education<br />
that combines programs in the liberal arts<br />
with conservatory programs in the arts in a way that<br />
emphasizes inquiry, mastery <strong>of</strong> skills, and creativity.<br />
Our students benefit from the rare opportunity <strong>of</strong><br />
entering into apprentice relationships with artists,<br />
scholars, scientists, and performers who are making<br />
significant contributions to their fields. Students<br />
devel op personal and intellectual confidence as they<br />
complete substantial independent scholarly projects,<br />
creative endeavors, or performances as the culmination<br />
<strong>of</strong> their academic experiences.<br />
<strong>The</strong> facilities, particularly in the natural sciences<br />
and performing arts, are outstanding. Modern build -<br />
ings, designed by notable architects, create a stunning<br />
visual contrast to the mature woods, stone walls,<br />
and a running brook that are reminders <strong>of</strong> the former<br />
500-acre farm on which the campus was founded.<br />
Each <strong>of</strong> the liberal arts and arts divisions have their<br />
own dedicated facilities, around a library, the Performing<br />
Arts Center <strong>of</strong> four theaters (the largest<br />
performing arts complex between <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> City and<br />
Toronto), and the Neuberger Art Museum. In addition,<br />
there are two student centers and a modern gymnasium,<br />
complete with swimming pool, three basketball<br />
courts, and facilities for aerobic exer cise, weight<br />
training, squash, tennis, paddleball, and handball.<br />
Located in Westchester County, just 25 miles north<br />
<strong>of</strong> Manhattan, the campus combines rural scenery,<br />
suburban convenience, and proximity to the city.<br />
<strong>The</strong> college is undertaking over $120 million in<br />
construction projects that will enhance the overall<br />
appearance <strong>of</strong> the college, improve the quality <strong>of</strong><br />
life for students, and support initiatives toward<br />
climate neutrality.<br />
Student Life<br />
Among student organizations are the campus<br />
news paper, video club, programming committee for<br />
concerts and films, food co-op, and general store.<br />
Campus clubs include an International Student<br />
Organization, Women’s Union, Black Students’<br />
Organi zation, and academic interest groups. Other<br />
groups pursue inter ests in crafts, computers, music,<br />
theater, and politics. <strong>The</strong> college’s programs in the<br />
arts <strong>of</strong>fer performances in dance, music, theater,<br />
and art exhibitions. <strong>The</strong>re is also an extensive pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
repertory in the performing arts, a lecture<br />
series, and an international film series. <strong>The</strong> Division<br />
III Purchase Panthers compete regionally and regu -<br />
larly host games on campus in a variety <strong>of</strong> men’s<br />
and women’s athletic teams, including basketball,<br />
volleyball, baseball, golf, s<strong>of</strong>tball, tennis and<br />
swimming. <strong>The</strong> Panthers are currently developing<br />
lacrosse teams as well. We also have a generous<br />
helping <strong>of</strong> intra mural team sports.<br />
Career Services<br />
<strong>The</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> Career Development provides personalized<br />
and comprehensive career-related services<br />
and programs that empower Purchase College<br />
students throughout their college years.<br />
Students may participate in workshops and<br />
individual counseling to develop interviewing and job<br />
search skills and to identify employment, internship,<br />
and graduate studies opportunities.<br />
To Visit the Campus<br />
<strong>The</strong> best way to get to know us is to spend time on<br />
the Purchase College campus. <strong>The</strong>re are several<br />
visit options including:<br />
>Campus Tours—Offered year round, these comprehensive<br />
tours include classroom buildings, residence<br />
halls, dining facilities, the library and more!<br />
>Information Sessions—Conducted by an admissions<br />
representative during the fall and spring semesters,<br />
these 50 minute sessions geared towards<br />
prospective applicants for freshman admission,<br />
provide an overview <strong>of</strong> our academic programs,<br />
admis sions requirements and application process.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are <strong>of</strong>fered throughout the academic year<br />
on most Mondays at 10:00 a.m., most Fridays at<br />
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and select Saturdays at<br />
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.<br />
>Visual and Performing Arts Visits—Available during<br />
the fall and spring semes ters, this information session<br />
and tour is for students interested in understanding<br />
the admissions procedures for School <strong>of</strong><br />
the Arts degree programs, as well as seeing the<br />
classrooms and buildings specifically for the conservatories<br />
<strong>of</strong> Music or <strong>The</strong>atre Arts, the School <strong>of</strong><br />
Art and Design, and the School <strong>of</strong> Film and Media<br />
Studies. To view these, please register for a regular<br />
Information Session and Campus Tour.<br />
>Open Houses—A great way to obtain information<br />
about majors, speak to faculty and staff members,<br />
interact with current students, and experience<br />
campus life first hand. Purchase College <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
open houses in fall and spring.<br />
>Area hotels and directions to campus can be found<br />
on the Web where visitors may also register for one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the above-mentioned visits. We look forward to<br />
seeing you on campus!<br />
Admission Requirements<br />
Liberal Arts and Science admissions are highly<br />
selective. An applicant to Purchase is expected to be<br />
a highly motivated, conscientious and academically<br />
strong student with a consistent record <strong>of</strong> achieve-