{"id":1640,"date":"2025-07-28T16:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T20:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/?page_id=1640"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:53:02","slug":"how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thank you for considering Purdue University for your graduate studies! We\u2019ve designed a seamless application process to help you get started with confidence. With just one application and a single fee<\/strong>, you can apply to up to two different campuses or majors<\/strong>\u2014giving you flexibility and choice.  We offer clear guidance and tools to assist you in gathering the necessary documents, from transcripts and test scores to letters of recommendation and academic statements of purpose.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Decentralized Admissions Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At Purdue University, graduate admission begins within the specific academic program to which you apply. Your application is carefully reviewed by the academic program through a holistic process that considers your academic credentials, test scores, letters of recommendation, career interests, personal background, and experiences. Once the academic program has completed its evaluation, it may recommend your admission. That recommendation is then reviewed by the Office of Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS), which gives the final approval. When a decision is made, the Office of Graduate Admissions will communicate the official outcome to you directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re wondering about the status of your application, the best way to get accurate information is to contact the academic program<\/a> itself; they’ll be able to provide the most relevant updates. The academic program updates your application checklist items, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and English proficiency, available in your status portal.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Explore Graduate Degree Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) offers more than 160 graduate programs at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations and nearly 40 additional programs at its regional campuses. Learn more about what makes each campus unique and contact our graduate programs directly with any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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