Student Access, Transition and Success Programs
Purdue University
128 Memorial Mall Drive
Stewart G77
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-9328
TTY/TDD: (765) 496-1373
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Fax: (765) 496-6752
Email: sats@purdue.edu
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(765) 494-5569
www.purdue.edu/asc
The ASC offers free walk-in help and all-campus workshops on how to succeed in your classes. Consultations with professional staff on topics such as time management, reducing procrastination, memory improvement, and note-taking and test-taking skills are available in Beering Hall, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The center's General Studies (GS) classes teach students how to study more effectively and efficiently. Students who enroll in the classes experience reduced stress and improved grades. Syllabi and schedules are available on the Web site.
(765) 494-7253
www.purdue.edu/humanrel/aao
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.
(765) 494-5175
www.purduealum.org
The Purdue Alumni Association is your gateway to Purdue University. Become a part of the Purdue family by joining the Purdue Alumni Association. Membership is open to all supporters of Purdue, not just alumni. This is a great opportunity for you to stay connected to what is happening on campus. Members received the Purdue Alumnus magazine, invitations to special Purdue events, and the opportunity to show your loyalty to the University.
Your student can also become involved by joining Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE). As a member of PASE, he or she will receive a T-shirt and a membership card that offers discounts at popular local businesses. He or she will also be invited to participate in a wide variety of programs that range from learning about campus traditions and networking with alumni to trips during school breaks.
(765) 494-3092
www.purdue.edu/bcc
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, a computer lab, and an impressive African art collection.
(765) 494-9328
www.purdue.edu/sats
orientation@purdue.edu
Boiler Gold Rush is Purdue's five-day new-student orientation program. BGR is held a week before classes start in the fall. New students 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 new students become acquainted and acclimated to campus. Boiler Gold Rush is coordinated by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
(765) 496-2450
www.purdue.edu/bvn
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.
(765) 494-3981
www.cco.purdue.edu
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 in the United States.
(765) 742-RIDE
www.gocitybus.com
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 student needs.
(765) 494-9712
www.convocations.org
convos@purdue.edu
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 discount. Complete show information is available at the Convocations Web site. Call to request a season brochure.
(765) 494-9738
www.edst.purdue.edu/cd/pcgc
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.
(765) 494-6995
www.purdue.edu/caps
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. Additional information and staff profiles are available online.
(765) 494-9328
www.purdue.edu/sats
Day on Campus is a one-day summer advising and registration program at which 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. It is hosted by Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
(765) 494-1747
www.purdue.edu/ODOS
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 for Tuesday mornings.
Services for Students with Disabilities
(765) 494-1247
www.purdue.edu/odos/drc
Academic adjustments and services for students with disabilities are provided through the Diversity Resource Center area of the Office of the Dean of Students. Services include testing accommodations, interpreters, readers, note-taking assistance, document conversion, accessible class scheduling, assistance with parking and housing accommodation requests, and help with working with professors.
(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.
(765) 494-0446
www.purdue.edu/emergency_preparedness
Purdue University's Emergency Preparedness and Planning Office was established in December 2006 to oversee the emergency preparedness and planning activities on tech West Lafayette campus. The office is charged with the oversight of the University's "All Hazards" Integrated Emergency Operations Plan (IEOP), which will be used in the event of a natural disaster or if a human-caused incident strikes campus. Students should periodically review the IEOP, especially attachment No. 2 (Emergency Procedures Handbook), attachment No. 4 (Building Emergency Plan or BEP), and attachment No. 5 (Purdue ALERT).
The IEOP provides the "big picture" for University preparedness efforts. It includes organizational information and all operational plans and response procedures. the Emergency Procedures Handbook provides basic "how to" information to help the campus community respond to emergencies. The BEP provides shelter in place and building evacuation procedures. Lastly, Purdue ALERT is the University's emergency warning notification system. Information is available on the Web site.
(765) 494-6919
www.purdue.edu/fire
The Purdue University 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 (ALS) 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.
(765) 494-4000
www.itap.purdue.edu
itap@purdue.edu
ITaP provides many computing services to students, including computer accounts, more than 50 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.
(765) 494-5770
www.iss.purdue.edu
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.
(765) 494-2530
www.purdue.edu/LCC
All are welcome at the LCC --- a place to gather, learn, share, and support Latino/a cultures. The center at 600 N. Russell Street seeks to promote diversity through education and programming with its 15 Latino-based organizations ranging from academic to social that serve as a support network for students while at Purdue and beyond; Embajadores, its student volunteer program; and within its facility. Students, faculty/staff, alumni, and community members can benefit from the LCC's services and outreach efforts. The staff provides diversity trainings, presentations, workshops, and formal facility tours. Fall/Spring hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Summer hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Open for reservation after hours.
(765) 494-9328
www.purdue.edu/sats
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.
(765) 494-6733
www.lib.purdue.edu
The Purdue University Libraries system includes the Hicks Undergraduate Library and 13 subject-oriented libraries. Many library resources can be accessed directly through the Libraries Web site. Facilities in the Undergraduate Library include the Digital Learning Collaboratory (DLC), a 24-hour study lounge, and the UnderGrounds Coffee Shop.
(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.
(765) 494-9494
www.purdue.edu/parking
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.
(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. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted for payment. Hours of operation during the academic year are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(765) 494-8221
www.purdue.edu/police
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 the Personal Safety in the Student Wellness section for further services related to individual security.
(765) 494-7416
www.purdue.edu/eboard
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 family members (opt-in) via an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed.
As a concerned family member, 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.
(765) 494-8900
www.union.purdue.edu
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 Rack & Roll 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 and are 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. See www.hotel.purdue.edu; call (800) 320-6291.
(765) 494-9328
www.purdue.edu/sats
poa@purdue.edu
The Purdue Opportunity Awards (POA) program is a scholarship and support program for new students who otherwise might not consider Purdue University as an option. POA scholars are selected from each of Indiana's 92 counties and are provided peer mentors, weekly seminars, and financial assistance as part of the program. POA is part of Student Access, Transition and Success Programs.
(765) 494-9275
www.pqsu.org
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, the men's social, progressive fraternity; the Ally Association, a gay/straight alliance that provides educational programming; 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.
(765) 494-3108
www.purdue.edu/recsports
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, sand volleyball, the Pickett Park picnic area, and the Black and 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.
As a state university, Purdue is nonsectarian. However, Lafayette-West Lafayette provides places of worship for many faiths. If your student 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 additional information by going to the Web site above and looking for religious student organizations.
A student assistance program
(765) 494-SAFE
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 students to their residences within the safe-walk zone. The Safe-Walk program can be contacted at (765) 494-SAFE. The program operates around the clock, seven days a week and is available all year, including fall, spring, and summer sessions.
(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:
Interested students are encouraged to contact Span Plan today.
Speech-Language and Audiology 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 Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
(765) 494-4000
www.ssinfo.purdue.edu
SSINFO is the Purdue Student Services computerized information system available 24/7 and accessible through any IT terminal. With this system, students can get transcripts and class schedules, check and update personal information, print grades, check financial aid eligibility, and more. When accfessing SSINFO, be sure to resad about the new myPurdue student system.
(765) 494-9328
www.purdue.edu/sats
sats@purdue.edu
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 one-day program for incoming 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.
(765) 494-1231
www.purdue.edu/odos/sao
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 Get 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.
(765) 494-2383
www.studyabroad.purdue.edu
In today's world, international experience and intercultural skills are important for a complete education and a successful career. Purdue offers more than 250 study abroad programs in over 50 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.
This program, which assists Twenty-first Century Scholars at the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University, provides a contact for answering questions about the program and about Purdue.
The Twenty-first Century Scholars Mentor Program is a major component of the Advocacy and Support Program within Student Access, Transition and Success Programs at Purdue. The mentor program is designed to assist first-year students with their transition to college. Mentors encourage and support the scholars with academic assistance, social activities, and the personal aspects of college. The support network incorporates information, study tables, and fun activities that promote well-being and academic achievement.
Students participating in the Scholars Mentor Program in 2008 will receive a fee waiver and can attend the Boiler Gold Rush orientation program at no cost.
(765) 494-5830
www.purdue.edu/humanrel
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.
(765) 494-9879
www.purdue.edu/humanrel/wro
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 of gender equity issues in the campus community.
(765) 494-3723
http://owl.english.purdue.edu
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-in meetings are available.
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