Polytechnic Institute CODO requirements
Only credits from Purdue University will count towards CODO
CODO requirements listed are for the 2019 catalog term; students following catalog terms prior to 2017 should check with the department for those CODO requirements.
For more information, visit the Polytechnic CODO website.
- Aviation and Transportation Technology
- Computer and Information Technology
- Computer Graphics Technology
- Construction Management Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Technology Leadership & Innovation
- Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology
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: 1
- Minimum Credits: 12
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
Course Requirements: n/a
Other Requirements:
- Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation).
- Students will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
- It is highly recommended that students meet with an academic advisor in NISW 172 before you apply for CODO consideration.
Majors/Programs:
Professional Flight Technology
General Requirements:
- Minimum Semesters: 1
- Minimum Credits: 12
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
Course Requirements: n/a
Other Requirements:
- Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation).
- Students will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
- It is highly recommended that students attend an informational session.
- It is highly recommended that students meet with an academic advisor in NISW 172 before you apply for CODO consideration.
- Students who are accepted into Professional Flight will need to commit to flying during the summer only.
Special Notes:
The fees for flight and simulator courses are in addition to the University tuition and fees. (i.e. add your tuition/fee costs then add the cost of the necessary course such as AT 14500 would add $10,200.00 to the total). See Professional Flight - Fees website. Also see Professional Flight - FAQ.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 (must be taken at Purdue West Lafayette campus)
- Composition Selective (ENGL 10600, ENGL 10800, ENGL 10100, or SCLA 10100) or Oral Communications Selective (COM 11400, SCLA 10200) or ENGL 11000.
- MA 16010 or equivalent (MA 16100, MA 16500)
Other Requirements:
- Students with a 3.25 cumulative GPA and a C- or higher in required courses will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
- Students with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA will be considered on a remaining SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
- 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)
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 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 11600
- CGT 14100
Other Requirements:
Students accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS - SPRING ONLY 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 - SPRING ONLY 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 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)
General Requirements:
- Minimum Semesters: 1
- Minimum Credits: n/a
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
Course Requirements: n/a
Other Requirements:
- Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation).
- Students with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA will be accepted on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS after a holistic review.
- Students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA will be accepted automatically on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS.
Engineering Technology
Majors/Programs:
Audio Engineering Technology (AUET)
Automation and Systems Integration Engineering Technology (ASET)
Electrical Engineering Technology (EETC)
Industrial Engineering Technology (TIET)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (METC)
Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MHET)
Robotics Engineering Technology (ROET)
Supply Chain Management Technology (TSCM)
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 probation)
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an SOET academic advisor to discuss courses and how their courses would count in the program
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: Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation).
For mor information, contact Jennifer White in YONG 323.
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: Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation).
For more information about Engineering-Technology Teacher Education (TCED), contact Marc Malone in YONG 325.
For more information about Human Resource Development (HRD), contact Jennifer White in YONG 323.
Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology
Majors/Programs:
Transdisciplinary Studies in Technology
General Requirements:
- Minimum Semesters: 1
- Minimum Credits: 12
- Minimum GPA: 2.0
Course Requirements: n/a
Other Requirements:
- Students must be in good academic standing (not on probation).
- Prefer completion of PTEC 10601, PTEC 10801