Student Resources
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Academic Success Center (ASC)
(765) 494-5569
www.cla.purdue.edu/asc
The ASC teaches students the skills they need to achieve academically at Purdue University. Students can take credit-hour classes in general studies or participate in a wide variety of support services. Students can register for classes by seeing their academic advisor. Topics include time management, memory improvement, note-taking skills, and test-taking skills.
Adaptive Programs
(765) 494-1247 V/TTY
Services for Students with Disabilities
www.purdue.edu/ODOS/adpro/Welcome.html
Services for students with disabilities are provided through the Adaptive Programs area of the Office of the Dean of Students. Services include interpreters, readers, note-taking assistance, accessible class scheduling, parking permits, and help working with professors. For further information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students. The TDD number for people with hearing or speech impairments is (765) 494-1247.
Affirmative Action Office (AAO)
(765) 494-7253
aao@purdue.edu
The Affirmative Action Office works with the Purdue community to implement and uphold policies and practices that are consistent with federal mandates, state mandates, and existing University policies regarding equal access, equal employment and educational opportunity for all persons, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Alumni Association, Purdue
(765) 494-5175
The Purdue Alumni Association is dedicated to connecting the Purdue family forever. You can become part of the Purdue extended family as a parent by joining the Alumni Association. Membership is open to all supporters of Purdue, not just alumni. Members receive the Alumnus magazine, a great way to stay on top of what is happening on campus. Your student can also get involved by joining PASE (Purdue Alumni Student Experience). As a member of PASE, your student will receive a T-shirt and a membership card that offers discounts at popular local businesses. They will also be invited to participate in various programs throughout the year that range from learning about campus traditions and networking with alumni to trips during breaks.
Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics, M.D. Steer
(765) 494-4229
www.cla.purdue.edu/slhs/pages/clinics/clinics.html
The clinics provide diagnosis, treatment, and counseling for speech, language, and hearing disorders. Services are provided to students and the surrounding communities as part of the academic program of the Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences, accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Black Cultural Center (BCC)
(765) 494-3092
The Black Cultural Center is a place where the black experience in America can be explored, celebrated, and shared. It is for every member of the University community and represents acceptance of the concept of cultural and artistic pluralism. The BCC sponsors four student performing arts ensembles: the Black Voices of Inspiration, Haraka Writers, Jahari Dance Troupe, and the New Directional Players. The center also houses a library, computer lab, and an impressive African art collection.
Boiler Gold Rush (BGR)
(765) 494-9328
Boiler Gold Rush is Purdue's five-day first-year orientation program. BGR is held a week before classes start in the fall. Freshmen are broken into groups of 10-12 and each group is assigned to a current Purdue student who serves as a mentor for the week. The groups participate in a variety of activities and events designed to help the freshmen meet other new students and become acclimated to campus. Boiler Gold Rush is coordinated by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
Boiler Volunteer Network (BVN)
(765) 496-2450
Boiler Volunteer Network, also known as the Office of Community Service and Learning, fosters and strengthens relationships between Purdue University faculty, staff, and students and the Lafayette-West Lafayette community by facilitating intentional and meaningful community service and learning opportunities that address civic needs. Members of the Purdue community participate in any of 10 community service events. Assistance is also provided to individuals and groups wishing to develop their own projects.
Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)
(765) 494-3981
Formerly known as University Placement Services, the CCO is the center that provides career services applicable to all students at Purdue University. Students can discover how their interests, skills, and values relate to the professional workplace and can receive assistance on identifying a major by meeting with a career services consultant in the CCO. Students are also invited to explore the many services and resources highlighted on the CCO Web site and are encouraged to register with the center by completing an online profile and posting a resume through CCO Express at www.cco.purdue.edu/student. Based on the large number of employers that recruit through the CCO for internship candidates and full-time employees upon graduation, the center's campus interview program ranks among the top five largest university career centers in the United States.
CityBus
(765) 742-RIDE
Purdue University and CityBus offer Purdue students free transportation around campus and throughout Lafayette-West Lafayette. There's no need to sign up; a valid Purdue student ID is all your son or daughter needs.
Convocations, Purdue
(765) 494-9712
Purdue Convocations presents a variety of professional touring performing arts events from all over the world. Shows include Broadway-style musicals, operas, ballets, theatre, dance, classical, acoustic, world music, and jazz. Convocations also presents commercial events including pop, rock, country, and comedy acts. Tickets and gift certificates are available at campus box offices, located in Elliott Hall of Music or Stewart Center, or by phone at (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW. Purdue students are eligible for significant ticket discounts. Complete show information is available at the Convocations Web site; call to request a season brochure.
Counseling and Guidance Center
(765) 494-9738
The Purdue Counseling and Guidance Center offers confidential counseling services to University students, employees, and community residents. Assistance is provided for a variety of career and personal concerns, such as relationship difficulties, personal adjustment, career planning and decision-making, feelings of sadness or loss, and stress. Services are free. The center is a service and training facility in the College of Education.
Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS)(765) 494-6995
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to providing students the opportunity to talk to a counselor in a confidential, supportive atmosphere. CAPS offers a wide array of mental health services including individual, couples, or group therapy to assist in personal growth and to address life struggles; crisis assessment and intervention; LD/ADHD and other assessments; alcohol and other drug assessment, education, and intervention; medication evaluation; consultation to faculty, staff, and parents; as well as workshops and presentations on a variety of mental health and personal growth topics. CAPS has two main locations to serve students: Psychological Sciences Building (PSYC) and Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH). For an appointment, call (765) 494-6995. If you would like additional information and staff profiles, visit www.purdue.edu/caps.
Day on Campus
(765) 494-9328
Day on Campus is a one-day summer orientation and registration program where students are able to register for fall courses, obtain a computer account and ID card, take placement and advanced credit exams, and visit a residence hall, among other things. Day on Campus also offers informational sessions for parents and family members and is hosted by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
Dean of Students, Office of the
(765) 494-1747
This office is staffed by professionally trained counselors who provide personal, academic, and career counseling for students. No problem is too small if it is a concern to a student. Career counseling, including interest testing, is available for students who are uncertain about their majors. Questions about cooperative houses, sororities, fraternities, and off-campus housing can be answered by staff members who advise these groups. Students interested in extracurricular and leadership activities can find information about groups and people to contact.
Other services include withdrawal counseling when a student must leave the University before the end of a term, assistance for first- generation college students, services for students with disabilities, emergency loans, absence notification, adult non-traditional student programming, and readmission counseling. Students or parents can schedule appointments or drop in to see a counselor from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every weekday except Tuesday mornings.
Diversity Resource Office (DRO)
(765) 494-7307
The mission of the Diversity Resource Office is to encourage, develop, administer, and assess programs and activities that foster a climate within Purdue that celebrates the diversity of all members of our University community. DRO also provides advocacy and support for individuals from racial, ethnic, religious, and social groups that have been historically underrepresented in institutions of higher education.
Fire Department, Purdue
(765) 494-6919
The Purdue Fire Department was established in 1963 to provide fire protection to the Purdue community. Since that time, the role of the Fire Department has expanded to include two Advanced Life Support ambulances that can provide the highest level of pre-hospital care in the state. All members of the department are trained to the hazardous materials technician level and respond to these types of incidents on campus and in the surrounding area. The department members are also trained and certified in aircraft rescue and firefighting and provide coverage and response to incidents at the Purdue Airport.
In addition to emergency response, the department provides CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) courses for faculty and staff. Training programs include fire extinguisher training and first aid training. The department also provides tours and fire safety lectures at request.
Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP)
(765) 494-4000
ITaP provides many computing services to students, including computer accounts, more than 60 computing labs, WebCT Vista, wireless access, and Internet connections in University Residences.
The ITaP Customer Service Center, which is located on the ground floor of Stewart Center in room G68, offers help with ITaP computing services. The ITaP Customer Service Center can also be contacted via e-mail.
International Students and Scholars, Office of
(ISS)(765) 494-5770
ISS provides services in the following areas: international undergraduate admissions; international credit evaluation; immigration advising including employment authorization and travel endorsements for returning to Purdue after departing the U.S.; orientation programs, advising/counseling, cultural and social programs, and cross-cultural training.
Latino Cultural Center (LCC)
(765) 494-2530
The Latino Cultural Center serves to celebrate and enrich the Latino cultural experience at Purdue. The LCC is devoted to serving students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community members.
Learning Communities
(765) 496-3619
learningcommunities@purdue.edu
A learning community is either a group of first-year students who take two or three of the same courses together; a group of first-year students who share a common academic interest and live in the same residence hall; or a group of first-year students who take part in both activities. Regardless of the structure, the result is a small, academic-based peer group within the larger Purdue University setting. It is the combination of in-class and out-of-class experiences that can lead to enhanced student learning, success, and friendships. Learning Communities are organized for students by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
Libraries, Purdue University
(765) 494-6733
The Purdue University Libraries system includes the Hicks Undergraduate Library and 13 subject-oriented libraries. The Libraries Web site is its gateway to electronic services. The Digital Learning Collaboratory (DLC) is located in the Hicks Undergraduate Library.
Nursing Center for
Family Health
(765) 494-6341
www.nursing.purdue.edu/centersandclinics/ncfh
The center offers physical exams, select lab tests, and health education and counseling. It is a learning laboratory for Purdue's nursing program, and services are provided by nursing students under the direction of nurse practitioners. There is a small fee for services.
Parking Facilities
(765) 494-9494
All parking areas on campus are restricted and require a permit. These areas are posted with signs indicating the restriction (see the Visitor Parking section here). Due to the large number of student automobiles, first-year students living on campus may not purchase parking permits. Residence hall managers handle exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Student housing parking permits can be purchased at the office of the student's place of residence. For further details, consult the Traffic and Parking Regulations brochure, which can be accessed on the Web.
Pharmacy, Purdue University
(765) 494-1374
www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/services/universitypharmacy
The pharmacy can fill prescriptions for students and camp or conference visitors for a nominal charge. This pharmacy is staffed by licensed pharmacists, graduate student instructors, and pharmacy students. Each prescription is checked by a licensed pharmacist. Prescriptions written by private physicians are honored. Various nonprescription items are also available.
Police Department, Purdue University
(765) 494-8221
The University Police Department is staffed by officers who, by state law, act with the authority of state, county, and city police agencies and are equipped to cope with emergencies or other problems on campus. In addition to performing normal law enforcement duties, patrolling the campus, and enforcing traffic and parking regulations, the department conducts personal safety presentations and discussion groups with students, staff, faculty, and visitors. See Personal Safety in the Student Wellness section for further services related to individual security.
Purdue-Board
(765) 494-7416
Purdue-Board is a Web-based technical solution for offering real-time notification of general information messages to students. This permits information to be sent to you (opt-in) via an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed.
As a parent, you can use Purdue-Board to keep informed of important dates related to payment of fees, deposits, housing-related information, or other general information. You can come to the Web site anytime you want to review new postings, or you can follow the instructions in the Purdue-Board FAQ on how to download and use an RSS reader to have the information delivered to your home computer.
Purdue Memorial Union
(765) 494-8900
Serving the Purdue campus since 1924, the Purdue Memorial Union is the center of community on campus, rich in tradition and filled with activity. Students can eat, study, or hang out with friends.
The Union has many different restaurants for everyone's tastes, from Starbucks and Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen to La Salsa for fresh Mexican or Pappy's for a burger and fries.
The Union Recreation Center has 10 state-of-the-art bowling lanes and 12 billiards tables. Extreme bowling, with music, lasers, and black lights is available on the weekends. Students receive a discount with their Purdue ID.
Student activities of all kinds can be found with the Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB), a student organization that offers quality educational and entertaining events as well as leadership opportunities. It provides student-designed programs such as concerts, lectures, trips, Homecoming Spirit week, and more. PSUB is a great way to get involved on campus.
Meeting rooms, banquet space, and catered events are also available at the Union through the Catering & Events office. For those who need a place to stay while visiting campus, the Union Club Hotel offers 196 beautiful rooms and suites at competitive prices.
Purdue Opportunity Awards (POA)
(765) 494-9328
The Purdue Opportunity Awards program is a scholarship/mentorship program for first- and second-year students. One POA recipient is selected from each of Indiana's 92 counties. In the second year of the program the recipients serve as mentors for the first-year cohort. POA is brought to your student by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
Queer Resource Center (QRC)
(765) 494-9275
The Purdue Queer Resource Center is a student run resource office serving the campus's gay, lesbian, transgender, and ally population. The QRC is located in Stewart Center room G020 and is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. while classes are in session. The QRC also serves as the office space for Delta Lambda Phi and Kappa Lambda Phi, the men?s and women's social groups; the Ally Association, a gay/straight alliance that provides counseling certification; and the Queer Student Union, which coordinates social, advocacy, and philanthropic events. The QRC is a great place to find information for class projects and individual interests, get involved with events and organizations, and, most of all, just relax or study in a safe, welcoming environment. For more information, students can visit the Web site www.pqsu.org, give them a call at (765) 494-9275, or just stop by!
Recreational Sports Center (RSC)
(765) 494-3108
The Division of Recreational Sports is committed to offering a wide range of intramural sports, club sports, informal (drop-in) sports, and fitness/wellness services. The RSC houses the recently renovated Colby Fitness Center and has other indoor facilities for badminton, basketball, handball, martial arts, racquetball, roller/floor hockey, soccer, squash, table tennis, volleyball, and wallyball. The Boilermaker Aquatic Center (AQUA) is also available for student use. Outdoor facilities include areas for basketball, horseshoes, tennis, grass/sand/mud volleyball courts, the Pickett Park picnic area, and the Black & Gold playing fields.
Full-time students paying the recreational facilities fee with their general fees can use the facilities without charge. Part-time students pay a small additional fee. For additional thrills, the Class of 1979 High Team Challenge Course and the L. Tony Hawkins Low Challenge Course offer team building elements and exciting challenges.
Religious Activities
As a state university, Purdue is nonsectarian. However, Lafayette-West Lafayette provides places of worship for many faiths. If your son or daughter indicated a religious preference on the postcard included with your confirmation to the Day on Campus program, a representative from University Religious Leaders will contact him or her in the fall. You may find further information by going to the Web site above and looking for religious student organizations.
Safe-Walk Program
(765) 494-SAFE
A student escort service
www.purdue.edu/police/about/people/studentpatrol.htm
At Purdue, students are encouraged to practice good safety habits. For example, it is strongly recommended that students do not go out alone at night. The Purdue University Police Department administers a safe-walk program, which provides a Purdue University Student Patrol Officer to walk with callers to their residences at night. The Safe-Walk program can be contacted at (765) 494-SAFE. The program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is available all year including fall, spring, and summer sessions.
Span Plan Adult Student Services Program
(765) 494-1257
www.purdue.edu/ODOS/spanplan/Welcome.html
The Span Plan Adult Student Services Program provides a variety of services for undergraduate students who have taken a nontraditional path to higher education. A focus on the individual student is the hallmark of Span Plan. Counselors meet with current and prospective students to discuss their individual needs and develop specific plans of action.
Span Plan Services include:
- Adult student orientation activities
- Academic advising
- Career exploration and counseling
- Grants and scholarships
- A Web site specifically designed for adult students
- Personal counseling
- Annual newsletter
- Free tutoring
Interested students are encouraged to contact Span Plan today.
SSINFO (Student Services Information on the Web)
(765) 494-4000
SSINFO is the Purdue Student Services computerized information system available 24 hours a day and accessible through any IT terminal. With this system, students can get transcripts, class schedules, check and update personal information, print grades, check financial aid eligibility, and more.
Student Access, Transition and Success Programs (SATS)
(765) 494-9328
Student Access, Transition and Success Programs is responsible for a number of large-scale student outreach and support initiatives, including Boiler Gold Rush, Day on Campus, Learning Communities, the Purdue Opportunity Awards Program, the West Central Regional Support Site for Twenty-first Century Scholars, support and coordination efforts for Twenty-first Century Scholars on Purdue's campus, and a number of smaller efforts.
In addition, SATS coordinates Fall Welcome, a program for all transfer students starting in the fall; and Winter Welcome, a program for all new students starting in the spring. SATS maintains the Purdue HelpDesk. This user-friendly Web site is for new, current, or graduating students and their parents/families. If any users have a specific question, they can "Ask Purdue Pete!" The HelpDesk can be found at www.purdue.edu/helpdesk.
Student Activities and Organizations (SAO)
(765) 494-1231
More than 800 recognized organizations reflect the varied interests of Purdue students. They include cultural, political, professional, recreational, religious, and social groups and are listed in the booklet Getting Involved at Purdue. Students can learn more about a specific group by visiting the Activities Bonanza during the first week of classes, attending publicized callouts or open meetings, contacting the Office of the Dean of Students, or by looking online at www.ssinfo.purdue.edu. Most organizations welcome new members throughout the year.
Study Abroad
(765) 494-2383
In today's world, international experience and intercultural skills are important for a complete education and a successful career. Purdue offers more than 200 study abroad programs in over 40 countries, lasting from a week to a year, for all majors. Program costs vary, but many are comparable to studying at Purdue (excluding travel). Most of the same financial aid that covers Purdue expenses applies to study abroad; special aid is also available. Participants earn Purdue grades and credits, so those who go abroad can graduate in the normal length of time.
You can feel secure about social and political conditions where the programs take place; Purdue follows U.S. government travel recommendations.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
(765) 496-6410
SI offers peer-led, weekly study sessions for some of the more difficult freshman and sophomore level courses. Courses linked with the program are MA 159, MA 161/162, CHEM 115/116, PHYS 172, ENGR 126, MGMT 200, and BIOL 203/204. Experienced students lead weekly study sessions that are free to the students enrolled in these courses. SI provides a relaxed atmosphere where students can interact with each other and study the course material. Attendance is voluntary; however, students who attend the sessions regularly earn higher grades and succeed at Purdue at higher rates than the students who do not participate in the study sessions. Check the Web site for the current list of SI-linked courses and the weekly study session schedule.
Vice President for Human Relations, Office of the
(765) 494-5830
The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations is to enhance the quality of life for students, faculty, and staff through the development and implementation of policies and programs that assure equal access and equal opportunity for all and improve the climate for diversity, equity, and educational and professional growth for all members of the University community.
Women's Resource Office (WRO)
(765) 494-9879
The mission of the Women?s Resource Office is to create a supportive campus climate and provide a rich variety of opportunities for learning, professional growth, and leadership for all women students, staff, and faculty. Working in collaboration with other University offices, student groups, and community organizations, the office provides advocacy and resources for women; initiates and sponsors educational programs; makes recommendations on policies of concern to women; and increases knowledge and understanding in the campus community of gender equity issues.
Writing Lab
(765) 494-3723
The Purdue University Writing Lab offers free one-to-one consultations to any student working on any writing project, in any stage of the writing process. Consultants will offer feedback on essays, research papers, personal statements, resumes, cover letters, PowerPoints, and documents in any discipline. The Writing Lab answers questions by phone and e-mail, provides writing-related workshops, and assists English as a second language (ESL) students with writing-related concerns. The Writing Lab has three locations, some with evening hours. Appointments or walk-ins are available.