New and Current Students - Ecological Sciences and Engineering - Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, C4E at Discovery Park

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 2009 (forthcoming)

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. Make sure your Purdue Career Account is working, and that you can login to myPurdue. This is the portal through which you will register for courses online.
Third. Registering for courses (do this online 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
Fourth. Review timeline for your degree objective.
- PhD Timeline (PDF)
- MS Timeline (PDF)
- MS non-thesis Timeline (PDF)

Important Dates at Purdue

All University Calendars

August 24: Classes begin
August 25: The Welcome and Welcome Back for New and Current ESE Students and Faculty Gathering in Lilly Hall, room 2-425, at 4:30pm
August 28: Last day for late registration
August 31: Last day to add a course without a late fee
September 4: Last day to cancel a course assignment without it appearing on your record
September 7: Official University Hoiday - No Classes (Labor Day)
September 21: Last day to cancel a course assignment without a grade, for course additions, change of level, or change of pass/not-pass option
October 5: Last day for grade correction for fall semester 2008-2009
October 12-13: October Break
October 28: Last day a course assignent may be cancelled (with passing or failing grade)
November 14: Deadline for pending incomplete grades to become failing grades
November 25-28: Thanksgiving Vacation - No Classes
December 12: Classes End
December 14-19: Final Exams
December 20: Commencement

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)