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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-

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