.
Catalyst
The Catalyst Learning Community helps first-year students maximize their potential at Purdue University. This program allows students to transition to Purdue in a smaller environment, learn the ins and outs of Purdue from a peer mentor, adjust study skills to meet the rigor of college classes, make friends, earn up to 9 credit hours, and more before 50,000 students arrive for the fall semester. This community of scholars then continues throughout the first year. Students selected for this learning community must join the Early Start program and begin at Purdue in July 2024. Summer classes end the Friday before Boiler Gold Rush. Fall admits can switch to Early Start by following the directions below after accepting their offer of admission.
1. Enter your application portal.
2. Select the Reply Forms tab. This tab typically becomes available 24-48 hours after accepting your offer of admission.
3. Complete the Early Start form.
4. Wait for the next steps email to arrive. It typically takes 48 hours for your student profile to update from Fall 2024 to Summer 2024 admission.
Note: All students participating in the Summer Start program will automatically be enrolled in the Catalyst Learning Community.
Eligibility
Residential Component
· Students must begin at Purdue in July 2024, and be in the Early Start or Summer Start programs to participate.
· Completing a housing contract is a separate process from applying for a learning community.
Duration
Associated Courses and Information
Summer 2024
GS 12000: Summer Start Seminar (1 credit hour)
Fall 2024
GS 12001: Summer Start Seminar II (1 credit hour)
Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account. These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.
Events and Activities Included:
· Cultural Center Festival
· University Talent Show
· Field Games (kickball, volleyball, spike ball, and more)
· Boilermaker Special Rides
· End of Summer Celebration and Fountain Run
· Women’s Basketball Game
Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.
