{"id":3451,"date":"2025-08-09T15:11:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T19:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/?page_id=3451"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:58:50","slug":"admitted-student-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/admissions\/admitted-student-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Admitted Student Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Admitted Student Checklist<\/h1>\n
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Welcome to Purdue University! As a newly admitted graduate student, you\u2019re about to embark on an exciting academic journey. The Admitted Student Checklist is your essential guide to getting started. From activating your Purdue career account to securing housing, registering for classes, and attending orientation, this step-by-step resource ensures you\u2019re fully prepared for life at Purdue.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Before Arrival<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Activate Your <\/strong>Purdue Career Account<\/strong><\/a>
Purdue Indianapolis students should also activate their IU Account<\/strong><\/a> for resources shared with IU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Accept Your Offer of Admission<\/strong>
Even if you have notified your program, you must officially accept your offer<\/strong><\/a> of admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Upload a Photo and Download Your Purdue <\/strong>Mobile ID<\/strong><\/a>
Purdue Indianapolis students must also obtain the Indianapolis-affiliated CrimsonCard<\/strong><\/a> for access to IU-shared resources, such as printing, libraries, and building access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Research Funding Opportunities (If Applicable)<\/strong>
Explore financial aid, fellowships, assistantships, and\/or scholarships. Visit the Fellowship Office<\/strong><\/a>, Division of Financial Aid<\/strong><\/a>, and Human Resources<\/strong><\/a> websites. Note: Online professional program students are not eligible for assistantships or tuition remission<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. International Students: Complete your <\/strong>Notification of Intent (NOI)<\/strong><\/a> Form <\/strong>
Follow the link in your admission letter from the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS)<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>You’ll receive an email from the International Students and Scholars (ISS)<\/strong><\/a> office about a week after your admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Residential\/Hybrid Students: Fulfill Indiana<\/strong> Immunization Requirements<\/strong><\/a>
Submit official documentation of your immunizations. You may be required to receive vaccinations before arrival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Preparation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

7.<\/strong> Register for Classes<\/strong>
Each program handles registration differently. Contact your graduate program coordinator<\/strong><\/a> for guidance. Use the Dynamic Schedule<\/strong><\/a> to search for courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n