Information for New Incoming Students
We are pleased to welcome you into the ESE program! Below are a number of helpful links and information to make your move to Purdue, and the start of your graduate studies in ESE, go smoothly.
Roster of incoming ESE Students Fall 2008
All New Students Should Read the Following Items in Detail
First. Welcome Packet (PDF) - Use the checklist! Read through the entire packet, please. Pay attention to Item #12 concerning course registration, and follow those steps outlined.
Second. What New Students Need to Know about myPurdue (PDF)
Make sure your Purdue Career Account is working, and that you can login to SSINFO and/or myPurdue.
Third. Timelines and courses you need to register for 1st semester
PhD Timeline and course information (PDF)
MS Timeline and course information (PDF)
MS non-thesis Timeline and course information
(PDF)
ESE Theme & Core Course Areas Curriculum Webpage
ESE Courses per Core Area for download and review (Excel file, last updated August 20, 2008, containing multiple worksheets – one for each core area)
In addition to courses listed within 6 core areas, there are several courses that may be of interest and relevant to your unique research area. Such courses can be identified with the help of your advisory committee.
New ESE students must register their first semester for:
- BIOL 585 Ecology (3 credit course – unless you have already completed a graduate level ecological foundations course), and
- ESE Seminar course (1 credit – either as CE 597G if an engineering student, or otherwise as GRAD 590I).
Fourth. Registering for courses (do this online asap with input from your advisor!)
Registering - Adding courses to your schedule (PDF)
Registering - Common errors interpretation (PDF)
One Purdue Webpage for assisting students on the new system
Important Dates for Fall 2008:
All University Calendars
August 22 Fall Convocation for New Graduate Students - MUST ATTEND
Convocation - Loeb Playhouse - 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Information Fair & Light Breakfast - Stewart Center - 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Benefits Session - Loeb Playhouse - 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
For more information:
kokelley@purdue.edu
August 2008
August 25. Fall semester classes begin.
August 26. ESE Seminar course begins (see speaker schedule)
August 27. ESE Welcome party 4:30 - 6:30 at C4E offices.
August 29. Last day for late course registration
December 2008
December 5. ESE Symposium: Theme will be biomimicry.
Additional Information (overlaps with Welcome Packet)
Getting Started
Check out information on course registration, tuition, funding opportunities, health insurance, and more.
Relocation & Housing Information
Learn about housing opportunities, relocation resources, and community transportation. PDF file with additional information.
Community & Surrounding Cities Information
Explore Lafayette - West Lafayette, local schools, media, and surrounding cities.
Current ESE Students
Pertinent information, academic, professional development, financial, calendars, and additional links for all current students (provided by the Graduate School). Webpage
All University Calendars
Roster of current ESE students (prospective and incoming students may contact current ESE students for information)