Purchase College, State University of New York

Purchase College, State University of New York Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Purchase College, State University of New York has the Latinos Unidos (LU). In fact, more students participate in the Latinos Unidos (LU) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Purchase College, State University of New York include Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA), Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning Union (LGBTQU), Organization of African People in the Americas (OAPIA) and Hillel.

The Purchase College, State University of New York community comes together each year for Culture Shock, Fall Ball and Pancake Madness.

Does Purchase College, State University of New York Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Purchase College, State University of New York.

Purchase College, State University of New York offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Purchase College, State University of New York students live on campus. In 2023, 61% of undergrads at Purchase College, State University of New York lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 39% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Purchase College, State University of New York. There are 2,736 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,446 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Purchase College, State University of New York offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Purchase College, State University of New York Athletics

At Purchase College, State University of New York there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Purchase College, State University of New York:

Safety at Purchase College, State University of New York

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Purchase College, State University of New York is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The SUNY Purchase campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

SUNY Purchase offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, SUNY Purchase has 24-hour patrols by police officers.

Plan a Visit to Purchase College, State University of New York

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