Polytechnic Institute CODO requirements

Only credits from Purdue University will count towards CODO

CODO requirements listed are for the 2018 catalog term; students following prior catalog terms should check with the department for prior CODO requirements.

For more information, visit the Polytechnic CODO website.



Aviation and Transportation Technology

Majors/Programs:

Aeronautical Engineering Technology
Aerospace Financial Analysis
Airline Management and Operations
Airport Management and Operations
Aviation Management
Unmanned Aerial Systems

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Course Requirements:  n/a

Other Requirements:

  • Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation) to be considered.
  • Students will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.

Majors/Programs:

Professional Flight Technology

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements:

  • Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation) to be considered.
  • Students will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
  • Applications will be reviewed at the end of the fall semester only.

Computer and Information Technology

Majors/Programs:

Computer & Information Technology (CNIT)
Cybersecurity (CSEC)
Network Engineering Technology (NENT)
Systems Analysis and Design (SAAD)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Course Requirements:

Students must complete each of the following courses with a grade of C- or higher.

  • CNIT 18000 or CNIT 17600
  • ENGL 10600, COM 11400, GS 10000/ENGL 11000 or equivalent courses
  • MA 16010 or equivalent

Other Requirements:

  • Students with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
  • Students with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and a C- or higher in required courses will be accepted automatically.
  • Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).
  • Students must complete an online tutorial and quiz prior to CODOing or seeing a CNIT advisor.

For more information, including a link to the online tutorial, visit the CIT CODO website.


Computer Graphics Technology

Majors/Programs:

Animation (ANIM)
Building Information Modeling (BINM)
Data Visualization (DTVS)
Effects Technical Direction (ETDR)
Visual Effects Compositing (VECO)
Virtual Product Integration (VIPI)
Web Programming and Design (WEPD)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 2.0

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements: Student must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).


Majors/Programs:

Game Development & Design (GASD)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Course Requirements:

C- or higher in the following courses:

  • CGT 24100
  • CGT 21500, CS 15800, CS 15900 or CS 18000

Other Requirements:

Students accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.

Review Procedure:

  • All CODO applications received throughout the year will be held for faculty review, which takes place annually on August 1st.
  • Members of the Game Development & Design faculty will arrange a mandatory meeting with each student during the month of September, which will contribute to the decision to accept or deny the CODO request.
  • A decision to accept or deny the student’s CODO request into the major will be made by October 1st. This decision will be based on the student’s academic standing, the information the student shares with the faculty during the mandatory meeting, and capacity in the major.
  • If a student’s CODO request is accepted, they will matriculate into the major and register for the Game Development & Design course sequence beginning the following January.

Majors/Programs:

UX Design (UXDS)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements:

Students accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.

  • All CODO applications received throughout the year will be held for faculty review, which takes place annually on August 1st.
  • Members of the UX Design faculty will arrange a mandatory meeting with each student during the month of September, which will contribute to the decision to accept or deny the CODO request.
  • A decision to accept or deny the student’s CODO request into the major will be made by October 1st. This decision will be based on the student’s academic standing, the information the student shares with the faculty during the mandatory meeting, and capacity in the major.
  • If a student’s CODO request is accepted, they will matriculate into the major and register for the UX Design course sequence beginning the following January.

Construction Management Technology

Majors/Programs:

Construction Management (CM)
Design & Construction Integration (DCI)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 2.0

Course Requirements:  n/a

Other Requirements:  Student must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).


Engineering Technology

Majors/Programs:

Audio Engineering Technology (AUET)
Electrical Engineering Technology (EETC)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: n/a

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements: n/a


Majors/Programs:

Automation and Systems Integration Engineering Technology (ASET)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (METC)
Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MHET)
Robotics Engineering Technology (ROET)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements:

  • Student must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation)
  • Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an SOET academic advisor to discuss courses and how their courses would count in the program

Majors/Programs:

Industrial Engineering Technology (TIET)
Supply Chain Management Technology (TSCM)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: 1
  • Minimum Credits: 12
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements: Student must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).


Technology Leadership and Innovation

Majors/Programs:

Organizational Leadership (OLSV)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: 1
  • Minimum Credits: 12
  • Minimum GPA: 2.0

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements: Student must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).


Majors/Programs:

Engineering-Technology Teacher Education (TCED)
Human Resource Development (HRD)

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: 1
  • Minimum Credits: 12
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5

Course Requirements: n/a

Other Requirements: Student must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation).


Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology

Majors/Programs:

Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology

General Requirements:

  • Minimum Semesters: n/a
  • Minimum Credits: n/a
  • Minimum GPA: n/a

Course Requirements:

  • Students are required to enroll in the ePortfolio I course (PTEC 20700)
  • Assessment of the student’s portfolio will determine placement in the Transdisciplinary Studies required course sequence.

Other Requirements:

  • Students are accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS.
  • The Transdisciplinary Studies program is competency-based. Before attempting to CODO, students should contact the Transdisciplinary Studies academic advisor about how courses would count in the program.