Consumer Information
Purdue University is recognized as one of the nation’s finest higher education institutions, and we are proud of this distinction. Purdue prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. The university also prohibits discrimination based on sex in all educational programs and activities. We welcome inquiries about our programs and services.
The Student Consumer Regulations of the United States Department of Education require universities to provide students access to specific information that they are entitled to as consumers. Purdue University annually distributes student consumer information via email to all enrolled students.
The following list contains a brief description of various important pieces of information about Purdue, websites to view this information in detail and addresses and phone numbers. Additional information about specific programs and University services is available from the individual schools, colleges, institutional departments and offices.
Completion or graduation rates for students who receive athletically related student aid and the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report that contains participation rates, financial support and other information on men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic programs.
Information regarding graduation rates is available through the NCAA on the webpage listed below: www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates.
Information regarding the annual EADA Report is available through the Office of Legal Counsel. The request form may be found at www.purdue.edu/legalcounsel/public/index.html.
Source: Division of Intercollegiate Athletics
Drew and Brittany Brees Student-Athlete Academic Center
1000 John R. Wooden Dr., Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2071
eghowat@purdue.edu
tlmitchell@purdue.edu
www.purduesports.com/compliance
The most up-to-date version of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. Paper copies may be requested from the Purdue University Police Department. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and safety resources for Purdue University. The report contains fire statistics and crime statistics for certain crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Purdue, or on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus.
Source: University Police Department
205 South Martin Jischke Drive, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-1971
765-494-8221
www.purdue.edu/ehps/police
Information on campus fire prevention, fire safety practices and fire safety in University housing is available on the webpage listed below:
Source: Purdue University Fire Department
1250 W. Third Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-6919
www.purdue.edu/ehps/fire
Purdue University is committed to providing online learners with an exceptional educational experience that is transparent, efficient, stimulating and fair. If, as a prospective or current student, you feel that the Purdue online learning experience did not live up to these standards, you may register a complaint.
Purdue University
155 S. Grant Street, Young Hall, Fourth Floor
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-4600
Borrowers in the Federal Direct Educational Loan Program may be eligible for deferred payment provisions for service in the Peace Corps, service under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 or comparable volunteer services for a tax-exempt organization in community service. Borrowers should seek applications and detailed information from their Loan Servicer.
Source: Division of Financial Aid
Stewart Center, Room G18
128 Memorial Mall, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
765-494-5050
www.purdue.edu/dfa/apply/loans/
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They include the right to:
- Inspect and review his or her own educational records within 45 days of the request
- Request an amendment to their education records
- Provide written consent before personally identifiable information is disclosed, except when FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
- File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for alleged failure by Purdue University to comply with FERPA requirements
Information regarding these rights, as well as certain instances in which the University may disclose education records or other personally identifiable information without the student’s prior written consent, and how to submit a request to restrict the release of directory information can be found on this webpage: https://www.purdue.edu/registrar/FERPA/annual.html and https://www.purdue.edu/policies/records/viiia4.html.
Source: Office of the Registrar
Stewart Center, Suite 176
128 Memorial Mall, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
765-496-0509, ferpa@purdue.edu
The Division of Financial Aid is the primary source of information about institutional need-based and non-need-based financial assistance at Purdue University. Descriptions of available federal, state, institutional and outside sources of assistance, eligibility criteria and methods of disbursement, and the terms and conditions of the types of aid, including information on loan entrance and exit counseling, cost of attendance descriptions and information on student employment opportunities are available on our website and within select campus publications.
Details about the availability of financial aid, the application process, determining financial need, financial aid notifications, the aid appeal process and data regarding aid recipients are available upon request and at the web address below.
Indianapolis Note: Visit the Purdue University in Indianapolis One Stop location on the second floor of Innovation Hall, IO289, Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
Source: Division of Financial Aid
Stewart Center, Room G18
128 Memorial Mall, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
765-494-5050
www.purdue.edu/dfa
www.purdue.edu/dfa/contact/policiesappeals
The graduation rates are available starting with the cohort for the fall semester of 1998. The graduation rates calculated for first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students are available on the Purdue University Data Digest website.
Non-discrimination
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability status as a veteran, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or gender expression.
Purdue University’s complete Equal Opportunity/Equal Access policies and procedures are available at www.purdue.edu/ethics/. Questions regarding these policies and procedures should be directed to the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance.
Anti-harassment
Harassment in the workplace or the educational environment is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Purdue University is committed to maintaining an educational and work climate for faculty, staff and students that is positive and free from all forms of Harassment. This policy addresses Harassment in all forms, including Harassment toward individuals for reasons of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability status as a veteran, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. The University will not tolerate Harassment of its faculty, staff or students by persons conducting business with or visiting the University, even though such persons are not directly affiliated with the University.
Purdue University’s complete Anti-Harassment policy and procedures are available at www.purdue.edu/ethics/. Questions regarding these policies should be directed to the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance.
Title IX Harassment
Purdue University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all educational programs and activities. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and Title IX Harassment. For additional information, please visit www.purdue.edu/titleix. Title IX inquiries or complaints should be directed to: Christina A. Wright, Title IX Coordinator, Ernest C. Young Hall, 10th Floor, 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114, (765)494-3606, wrigh438@purdue.edu or titleix@purdue.edu.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) housed within the Division of Student Success Programs, serves disabled undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations, as well as Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide Programs. Students may be part-time or full-time (including students taking online courses) and be experiencing a temporary or permanent disability. The DRC strives to proactively identify and remove barriers to access, as well as promote inclusion for all Boilermakers. The DRC also determines whether students are eligible for reasonable accommodation, and if so, the nature of the reasonable accommodation. Students engage in an interactive process with a designated DRC staff member to ensure that their experience is individualized and equitable. Academic accommodations, auxiliary aids and services are designed to allow students to fully participate in the curricular and co-curricular offerings of the University.
SOURCE: The Disability Resource Center, Student Success Department
West Lafayette
Young Hall, Room 830
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-1247
drc@purdue.edu
Indianapolis
Engineering Technology, Suite 331
799 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
765-494-1247
drcindy@purdue.edu
Regularly enrolled Purdue students participating in university-sanctioned programs abroad for full semester programs are normally eligible for federal financial aid, national scholarships and Purdue grants. The University’s Division of Financial Aid provides information for students seeking aid for study abroad. More detailed information about fee remissions and study abroad programs may be found at www.purdue.edu/dfa/aid/summer/.
Source: Division of Financial Aid
Stewart Center, Room G18
128 Memorial Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-5050
www.purdue.edu/dfa/aid/summer/
Study Abroad Office
Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 105
155 South Grant Street, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
765-494-2383
www.purdue.edu/IPPU/SA/
Purdue students not registered to vote can obtain an Indiana Mail-in Voter Registration Application (VRG-7) at www.in.gov/sos/elections/. Please note: College students may register at one of two places: the address where they live while attending school, OR the address where they live while not attending school. Indiana residents attending Purdue from outside Tippecanoe County, as well as students from other states, may register to vote in Tippecanoe County by using their local student address when completing the Voter Registration Application.
Source: Office of the Registrar
Stewart Center, Suite 176
128 Memorial Mall, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
765-494-6165
In 2004, Congress passed a provision requiring all schools receiving federal funds to develop educational programs for students celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution. Congress declared Sept. 17th to be Constitution Day to increase the nation’s civic literacy. Public Law 108-477 contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005 states that “each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the educational institution”.
Source: Ackerman Center
Beering Hall 4119
West Lafayette, IN (765) 494-4755
Undergraduate Admission: Application process and timeline, details about academic programs, transfer credit guidelines, information about the college preparation process, opportunities to engage with Admission counselors and information on the freshman class profile.
Source: Office of Admissions
West Lafayette
Stewart Center, Room 120
128 Memorial Mall, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
Indianapolis
Innovation Hall, Room 225
625 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Office of Admissions Contact Information:
765-494-1776 or 800-743-3333 (Hearing Impaired)
www.admissions.purdue.edu
Mailing Address
Purdue University Office of Admissions
2550 Northwestern Ave., Suite 1900
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS): Requirements and procedures, information on academic programs, funding, graduate recruitment and success initiatives, professional development, graduate records, thesis/dissertation deposit and information for postdoctoral scholars.
Source: Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Students
Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
765-494-2600
www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/
University refund policy: A summary of the requirements for the return of Title IV grant or loan assistance by students who withdraw from Purdue.
Source: Office of the Bursar
Stewart Center, Room 194
128 Memorial Mall, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2034
765-494-7570
Tuition Refund Policy: www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/bursar-office/tuition/refund-and-withdrawals/refund-policies/
Return of Aid Policy: www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/bursar-office/tuition/refund-and-withdrawals/federal-aid/
Officially Withdrawing From Purdue:
Source: Office of the Dean of Students
Schleman Hall, 2nd Floor
656 Oval Drive, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2086
765-494-1747
www.purdue.edu/odos/support/students/withdrawal.html
Accreditation: Information about the accrediting and licensing agencies for Purdue’s undergraduate and graduate academic programs and changes to the academic programs:
Source: Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment (IDA+A)
Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 827
155 S. Grant Street, Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
Email idata@purdue.edu
www.purdue.edu/idata/accreditation/index.php
Purdue’s Student Drug and Alcohol Policy:
Source: Office of the Student Rights and Responsibility
656 Oval Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2086
765-494-1250
www.purdue.edu/aod/
www.purdue.edu/odos/osrr/
Purdue’s Immunization Policies:
Source: Purdue University Student Health Center
601 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2052
765-494-1700
www.purdue.edu/push/Immunization
Post-graduate Statistics: Includes salary data for baccalaureate and professional degree recipients from May graduation classes.
Source: Center for Career Opportunities
Young Hall Room 132
155 South Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
765-494-3981
www.cco.purdue.edu/data
University Copyright: Policies, procedures, and regulations.
Source: University Copyright Office
504 Mitch Daniels Blvd.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2058
765-496-3864
www.lib.purdue.edu/uco/
Purdue University Data Digest: Provides information on a variety of topics for the West Lafayette and regional campuses, as well as system-wide data at www.purdue.edu/datadigest/.
Source: Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment (IDA+A)
Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 827
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Email idata@purdue.edu or datadigest@purdue.edu www.purdue.edu/idata/