This website is the definitive source for the most current Purdue University systemwide policies. Policies duplicated on other websites or in print may not be the most current version.
Each of the three campuses (Fort Wayne, Northwest, and West Lafayette, including Indianapolis) maintains additional administrative policies specific to their needs and structure. Individual colleges, schools and departments may adopt distinct procedures, standards or guidelines, all of which must be consistent with these systemwide policies. Use the Helpful Links page for a list of possible other sources. For the student code of conduct, refer to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, and for academic policies, refer to the University Senate.
To see the most recent policy changes, visit the New and Revised Policies page. The A-Z Index provides a full list of systemwide policies and standards.
An index of policies by category that pertain directly to faculty and academic personnel.
An index of policies by category that pertain directly to staff.
An index of policies by category that pertain directly to students.
An index of policies by category that pertain directly to campus visitors.
Learn how Purdue defines what a policy is and how it relates to other types of documents.
Policies and systemwide standards have a defined process for their development and approval.
The central policy glossary provides definitions to common terms and acronyms used in policies.
Answers to common questions about university policies and standards.