Dear Boilermaker, Purdue’s Orientation Programs team is here to help you experience a successful academic and social transition to Purdue! As a new student, you will be welcomed All Aboard Purdue via a four-step orientation process. Please read the following information carefully to learn more about our programs, some of which are required as part of your transition to Purdue. Be sure to mark your calendar with important dates and deadlines.
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Step 1: Purdue 101 Purdue 101 is Purdue’s required online orientation program for all new undergraduate students. This program will focus on preparing you for your academic journey while at Purdue. This takes place in Brightspace, which is where you will find your course information each semester.
You will be automatically enrolled in the Purdue 101 module and can log into Brightspace to complete this as early as May 2.
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Step 2: Purdue Advising A few days after you complete Purdue 101 and its action items, you will receive an email from an academic advisor about scheduling your first Purdue Advising appointment. During this meeting, you will plan for your first semester courses and start to understand how you will work toward completing your degree! Academic Advising appointments will begin as early as May and will depend on when you complete Purdue 101.
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Step 3: Purdue 102 Purdue 102 is the second required online orientation program for all new undergraduate students. This program will focus on preparing you for your social transition to campus and takes place in Brightspace as well.
You will be automatically enrolled in the Purdue 102 module and can log into Brightspace to complete this as early as June 24.
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Step 4: Purdue Welcome All new students are encouraged to participate in a Purdue Welcome program prior to the start of the fall semester. Most students will participate in Boiler Gold Rush and Boiler Gold Rush International. Many others may participate in programs such as: Purdue "All-American" Marching Band camp, Purdue Musical Organizations (Purdue Varsity Glee Club or Purduettes) camps, the Span Plan Nontraditional Student Campus Welcome, or commitments for varsity athletics.
- Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) is a multi-day orientation program for all new undergraduate first-year and transfer students that connects students to campus and the community the week prior to the start of classes. A $375 fee to participate in BGR covers all meals and programming throughout the week. Students experiencing financial hardships can apply for a fee waiver to cover a portion of the program costs. You can register for BGR and find fee waiver information on your New Student Task List in your myPurdue portal .
- Boiler Gold Rush International (BGRi) is our international student program specifically designed to welcome international students to camps and the community. After BGRi concludes, students participate in BGR. International students can register for BGRi after registering for BGR. There is no additional cost to attend BGRi.
- Domestic students and/or international students who are considered U.S. residents may have school and lived experience abroad. Those students are encouraged to register for BGR first, then consider requesting to "opt in" and register for BGRi.
- International parents and families are invited to participate in the International Parents Welcome program, presented by the International Students and Scholars office. This program takes place during BGRi. Registration is available on students’ New Student Task List in their myPurdue portal .
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For an up-to-date list of important orientation dates and deadlines, visit our website .
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For help logging into Purdue systems and other technology tips, visit Purdue’s IT resource for new students. If you have any questions about Orientation Programs, please let us know! You can email or call us at (765) 494-9328 . Stay up-to-date with all Orientation Programs announcements by checking your Purdue and personal email frequently. Follow us @allaboardpurdue on Instagram. We look forward to welcoming you to Purdue this fall! |