GED -- The Purdue University Division of Financial Aid administers federal, state, and University financial assistance programs. These programs require students to have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Information regarding the GED or the approved tests is available through any public high school or any state department of education/public instruction.

Graduation Rates -- Graduation rates for the West Lafayette campus are available in the Office of Enrollment Management, Schleman Hall, 475 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2050, (765) 494-0292, enrollmentmanagement@purdue.edu. These rates are calculated and made available as required by the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act.

Alcohol Policy -- Purdue students are subject to Indiana law, which prohibits consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages by anyone under 21 years of age. The University does not permit alcohol to be brought onto Purdue property, with certain exceptions, by any person regardless of age. Fraternity and sorority houses and student cooperative housing units are considered off-campus housing and are permitted to have alcoholic beverages, but they must observe specific University guidelines and state law. The University does not have the responsibility or the authority to control off-campus student drinking, but it does attempt to give students the opportunity to make informed and mature decisions about alcohol use. A variety of educational and counseling programs are offered to help students deal with all aspects of alcohol and drug use, from peer pressure to dependency.

Housing -- University housing, facilities, and programs are available to all students based on Purdue's policy of equal opportunity regardless of national origin, race, or religion. It is the University's desire and expectation that all others providing housing or services to Purdue students will do so in a manner consistent with this policy. However, the University does not approve or disapprove specific housing accommodations since it believes that the choice of housing rests with you, the student.

Immunization -- Indiana state law requires proof of immunization for the following vaccine preventable diseases as condition of enrollment on residential campuses of state universities: measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus. In addition, international students must provide documentation that they have been tested for tuberculosis after arriving in the United States. Information regarding compliance will be forwarded to all admitted students.

Nondiscrimination -- Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.

Purdue University views, evaluates, and treats all persons in any University related activity or circumstance in which they may be involved, solely as individuals on the basis of their own personal abilities, qualifications, and other relevant characteristics.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders and in conformance with the procedures and limitations as set forth in Executive Memorandum No. D-1 which provides specific contractual rights and remedies. Additionally, the University promotes the full realization of equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and Vietnam era veterans through its affirmative action program.

Placement -- Information about employment and placement of recent Purdue graduates is available upon request from the Purdue Center for Career Opportunities, Stewart Center, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Records -- All records submitted by and on behalf of an applicant become the property of Purdue.

Residence -- Purdue reserves the right to request documentary evidence in support of a residence claim.

Safety -- The University strives to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. The University distributes an Annual Security Report containing campus crime statistics and information relating to campus safety and security policies and programs. The Report is available on the Web at www.purdue.edu/police. A paper copy may be requested by calling (765) 494-8221 or contacting the Purdue University Police Department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN   47907.

Social Security Number -- The Social Security number is requested as the best and most effective way to uniquely identify you for the purpose of accurately processing and maintaining your educational records. This number will be used as a student identification number and is restricted to internal University use, such as matching admission applications with SAT or GRE scores, matching admission status with housing agreements or financial aid, or obtaining transcripts during and after graduation. If you do not want the University to use your Social Security number as your student identification number, you will not be penalized. At any time in the future, you also may request the University to discontinue the use of your Social Security number as your identification number and purge its records of that number. In either case, the University will assign another number to you. Your student identification number, whether your Social Security number or University-assigned number, must be used for all subsequent educational record inquiries and processing.

Veterans -- A veteran must submit a copy of the Form DD214 after completion of service in the armed forces for possible credit for military service experience.

Intellectual Property -- All students are subject to the University policy on intellectual property, Executive Memorandum B-10, which can be found at www.purdue.edu/oop/policies/pages/teach_res_outreach/b_10.html.

PUID -- Your Purdue identification card is printed with a ten-digit Purdue identification number (PUID). The University is gradually phasing in the use of the ten-digit PUID as it phases out the use of the nine-digit Social Security number (SSN). During this extensive process, you will still be asked to provide your SSN -- or alternative student identification number (SID) -- when a nine-digit number is needed for identification or to receive services.