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Just Admitted to Start in Fall (August)

Welcome to Purdue's West Lafayette campus! 

Your admission to Purdue University is your first step toward a fantastic university experience. Make use of the resources on this page and the to-do list below to ensure a smooth transition as you join the Boilermaker family!

Admitted student to-do list (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident):

  • Establish your online Purdue career account and Purdue e-mail through SSINFO. SSINFO is Purdue Student Service's on-line information designed just for Purdue students!
  • View your Preliminary Financial Aid Estimate and any merit based scholarships you may have received by clicking the following link. (SSINFO). Once at this site, click on Financial and then Aid Status to view this information
  • If you didn't submit a Preliminary Financial Aid Estimate Application with your admission application, download a PDF of the form and submit it to the Purdue Division of Financial Aid.
  • Apply for housing as early as possible but no later than March 1. Your housing preference form will be available online after you receive your contract in April.
  • Pay attention to all information you receive from Purdue. Some of it will require a response from you, and some of it will have a reply deadline.
  • Contact the college/school/program to which you've been admitted to get answers to any questions you may have about academic programs, scholarships, student organizations, etc.
  • Receive educational discounts on computer hardware and software.
  • File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and March 1.
  • Check into Learning Communities — individual groups of first-year students with common academic or personal interests.
  • Attend the Purdue's For Me on-campus program in the spring to learn more about academic programs, housing, student life, financial aid, and more.
  • Accept your offer of admission and submit your $100 advance deposit on fees by May 1 to secure your spot at Purdue.
  • Attend Day on Campus orientation program in June or July to schedule classes, meet with your academic advisor, take advance placement tests, and more.
  • First-time college students: attend the five-day Boiler Gold Rush orientation program the week before classes begin to meet a lot of other new students, get to know Purdue, and have a great time.
  • Transfer students: attend the Fall Welcome orientation program before classes begin to meet other transfer students and get to know Purdue.

Admitted student to-do list (International student)

Links for Students Admitted to Start in Fall

  • Student Survival Guide
    Tips for success at Purdue University.
  • Office of Admissions
    The Purdue University Office of Admissions Web site.
  • University Residences
    The Purdue University Housing and Food Services Web site.
  • Academic Schools
    Links to schools and programs at Purdue's West Lafayette campus.
  • Learning Communities, Access and Retention Programs
    College success is what these programs are all about. We sponsor programs that help students excel at Purdue, academically and socially.
  • Bursar's Office
    This site contains information about the Bursar's Office such as office hours, tuition and fees, frequently asked questions, and other useful information about services offered by each area.
  • Registrar
    All about registering at Purdue University and other helpful information.
  • Financial Aid
    The Purdue University Division of Financial Aid Web site.


 
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