{"id":149,"date":"2025-07-21T11:44:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/?page_id=149"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:27:55","slug":"graduate-gold-rush-ggr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/graduate-gold-rush-ggr\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Gold Rush (GGR)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Graduate Gold Rush<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to Graduate Gold Rush (GGR)\u2014your first giant leap begins here! The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars proudly welcomes all new graduate students to Purdue University. Whether you&#8217;re starting in spring or summer, this page is your gateway to essential resources, guidance, and support designed to help you thrive from day one.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2025_RJR8896.jpg\" alt=\"Students walking under Purdue University arch\" class=\"wp-image-399\" style=\"width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2025_RJR8896.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2025_RJR8896-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2025_RJR8896-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2025_RJR8896-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2025_RJR8896-391x260.jpg 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall 2026 Graduate Gold Rush takes place on <strong>Friday, August 21<\/strong>! &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions about Orientation? Contact&nbsp;<strong>profdev@purdue.edu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-bottom-small \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Orientation Information<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-boiler-gold-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-boiler-gold-background-color has-background\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start your graduate journey with confidence.<\/strong> Graduate Gold Rush (GGR) orientation offers a full lineup of speakers, workshops, and resources designed to help you transition smoothly into graduate life at Purdue. Explore the sections below to make the most of your first days on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section  class=\"purdue-home-link-cards \">\n\n    <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-small has-no-sidepadding\">\n        \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                                <div class=\"purdue-home-link-cards__cards\">\n                        <div class=\"columns is-multiline\">\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\" data-link=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/graduate-gold-rush-schedule\/\" data-target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"card-image\"><figure class=\"image is-16by9\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Purdue Bell Tower\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Bell-Tower-RJM9825.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\"><h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Event Schedule<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Explore the full Graduate Gold Rush schedule to stay informed and organized. Hear from campus leaders, meet fellow graduate students, and learn about the resources available to help you succeed at Purdue. <\/div><a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--story \" href=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/graduate-gold-rush-schedule\/\" target=_blank aria-label=\"Learn More (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\" data-link=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/ggr-workshop-opportunities\/\" data-target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"card-image\"><figure class=\"image is-16by9\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Professor teaching students\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2023_KAL_7145.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\"><h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">GGR Workshops<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Attend workshops focused on topics that matter most to new graduate students. Sessions are led by campus experts and offer practical guidance on health insurance, mental wellness, and international student support.<\/div><a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--story \" href=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/ggr-workshop-opportunities\/\" target=_blank aria-label=\"Learn More (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column is-4-desktop is-half-tablet\">\n                                    <article class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--story\" data-link=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/grad-gold-rush-online-resource-fair\/\" data-target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"card-image\"><figure class=\"image is-16by9\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Students attending a resource fair\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/GGRFair.png\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\"><h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-title\">Resource Directory<\/h2><div class=\"purdue-home-cta-grid__card-subtext\">Discover the support systems available to you at Purdue. Meet representatives student, campus, and community organizations\u2014all ready to help you thrive throughout your graduate journey. <\/div><a class=\"purdue-home-button purdue-home-button--story \" href=\"\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/grad-gold-rush-online-resource-fair\/\" target=_blank aria-label=\"Learn More (Opens in a new tab)\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/article>                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-black-background has-padding-top-small has-padding-bottom-small \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-full-tablet page-layout-main is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_9349.jpg\" alt=\"Professor mentoring a student in the lab\" class=\"wp-image-474\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_9349.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_9349-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_9349-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_9349-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/2024_PI_KAL_9349-391x260.jpg 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freedom of Expression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Joining the Purdue community requires acceptance of its rules and values, and no value is more central to our institution or to higher education generally than the freedom of inquiry and expression.&#8221;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/president\/mitch-daniels\/messages\/campus-community\/2021\/President%20Daniels%20message%20regarding%20harassment%20of%20Chinese%20student.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to read Purdue&#8217;s statement on Foreign Government Collusion and Speech as originally articulated by then-Purdue President Mitch Daniels in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-89b4c9e9 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left has-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/home\/freedom-of-expression-and-use-of-university-facilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development Office<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical\/ Mailing Address:<br>Earnest C. 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