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Purdue Orientation Programs

All Aboard Purdue!

Purdue 102 is opening soon!

Purdue 102 is our required online orientation program for all new undergraduate students. This program takes place in Brightspace, a system where you will see all of your course information each semester.

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Registration for Boiler Gold Rush is now open!

We are excited for you to experience Boiler Gold Rush this August. Purdue University plans to deliver Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) this Fall as it has for nearly 30 years. Boiler Gold Rush will be taking place from Aug. 15-19, 2023.

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Steps For Summer/Fall 2023 Beginners

STEP 1

Purdue
101

This required, self-led virtual module in Brightspace guides students through campus resources and provides information on Purdue's course planning and advising processes. New students are automatically enrolled.

STEP 2

Purdue
Advising

Once Step 1 is complete, students will receive an email from an academic advisor about scheduling their first advising appointment. Students fill out their course request form after they meet with an advisor.

STEP 3

Purdue
102

This self-led virtual module in Brightspace focuses on resources related to students' transition to campus and adjusting to college life. New students are asked to complete this module before they arrive.

STEP 4

Purdue
Welcome

Students may also participate in  Boiler Gold Rush, our fall welcome weekend. Students may alternatively participate in All-American Marching Band, Purdue Musical Organizations, or Purdue Athletics.

Contact Purdue Orientation Programs

Student Success at Purdue, KRCH 4th Floor, 1198 Third Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, 765-494-9328

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