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Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at Purdue University! Applying is simple and streamlined; you can apply to up to two different campuses or majors using a single application and fee. Whether you’re pursuing a doctoral, master\u2019s, or educational specialist degree, the steps below will guide you through the application process and help you prepare the necessary documents to support your application.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Explore graduate programs<\/a> and admissions requirements<\/a>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Explore graduate program degree offerings and the associated application deadlines and admissions requirements for your program of interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Create an Application Account<\/a><\/span> to start your application.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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Upload transcripts and\/or diplomas for every institution of higher education you attended. Review your current\/previous academic institution\u2019s country for a listing of required admission documents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Be sure your academic statement of purpose is all-inclusive if applying to two graduate programs, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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prepare additional documentation.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd choice graduate program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Submit results of tests (if required) for your graduate program (examples include GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS).   International students:  Review English proficiency requirements<\/a> as you may be required to submit proof of English proficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Enter Recommendation Provider<\/a> names.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The number of recommendations required varies by program, so be sure to check the admissions requirements<\/a>.  If applying to a second graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Complete all acknowledgement questions and electronically sign your application.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Rationale for Consideration of Crime or Conduct Information Disclosed to Purdue During the Admission Process<\/em><\/strong>
Purdue University is committed to providing as safe of an environment for our students as possible. While many situations individuals are involved with may be resolved and accounted for, some behaviors are so egregious that the potential risk is too great to the Purdue community. Should Purdue learn of an applicant\u2019s disciplinary or criminal offense, a review of the information could take place. A review committee for such information could include members of the Office of Admissions, Purdue University Police Department, Office of the Dean of Students, University Residences, Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, and faculty. A disciplinary violation or conviction does not automatically result in the denial or rescindment of an individual\u2019s application for admission.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Office of Graduate Admissions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Email address: gradinfo@purdue.edu<\/a>
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