OGSPS
Administering Graduate Programs & Graduate Council
The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) oversees the development of all academic graduate programs, including, all graduate degrees, certificates, concentrations, and courses across more than 150 graduate degree programs. Graduate Council, the faculty body responsible for endorsing academic policies and approving new graduate programs and courses, is under the purview of OGSPS. OGSPS is responsible for implementation of academic and administrative policies involving graduate education for system-wide graduate programs, recognizing the origin of policies and the impact of policy changes to other campuses and offices.
Graduate Programs Resources
Explore essential resources for administering Purdue’s graduate programs — including Graduate Council meeting dates & minutes. Access proposal guidelines, academic policies, and systemwide tools that support graduate program development.
Publications for Faculty and Staff
Access proposal guidelines, academic policies, and systemwide tools that support graduate program development.
2025-2026 University Catalog
The 2025-2026 Purdue West Lafayette catalog is considered the source for academic and programmatic requirements for students.
Graduate Student Forms
Explore essential graduate student forms and instructions for electronic and PDF submissions, including Plan of Study updates, research requests, and more.
Contact Information
Physical/mailing address:
Young Hall, Room 160
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN
47907-21147
Email address: gradinfo@purdue.edu
Phone number: (765) 494-2600