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.

Below is an overview of what you can expect the orientation experience to look like this spring. You can see a full All Aboard Purdue timeline on the Orientation website. We will send you an email with more information about each step, closer to the dates that each begins. It is important to check your Purdue and personal email frequently to keep on track for your orientation experience.

Please read the following information carefully to learn more about our programs, some of which are required. Be sure to mark your calendar with important dates and deadlines.

Step 1: Purdue 101

Purdue 101 is Purdue’s first required online orientation program for all new undergraduate students. Information will focus on preparing you for your academic journey while at Purdue. 

You will automatically be enrolled in your Purdue 101 course. On Oct. 20, Purdue 101 opens and you will receive an email with more instructions on where to begin and how to complete it. Make sure you plan accordingly to complete Purdue 101 and its important action items no later than Dec. 8. 

Step 2: Purdue Advising

A few days after you complete Purdue 101 and its action items, you will receive an introductory email from an academic advisor about scheduling your first Purdue Advising appointment. Academic Advisors are staff members on campus who work closely with Purdue students to help plan what courses to take each semester and help connect students to other opportunities. You will be required to complete your first Purdue Advising appointment virtually in either October, November or December.

During this required meeting, your academic advisor will help you plan your first semester courses and start to understand how you will work toward completing your degree! Academic Advising appointments will begin as early as Oct. 20 and will depend on when you complete Purdue 101. Only one appointment is necessary for this first meeting.

Students who do not complete Purdue 101 or their Purdue Advising appointment on time will likely experience a delay in receiving their first semester courses. 

Step 3: Purdue 102

Purdue 102 is the second required online orientation program for all new undergraduate students. Information will focus on preparing you for your social transition to campus. This course will connect you to many important resources you will need throughout your journey at Purdue.

You will be automatically enrolled in your Purdue 102 course. On Dec. 8, Purdue 102 opens and you will receive an email with more instructions on where to begin and how to complete it. Make sure you plan accordingly to complete Purdue 102 and its important action items no later than Jan. 5.

Step 4: Purdue Welcome

All new students are encouraged to participate in our spring beginner welcome on Monday, Jan. 12, from 4-7 p.m. ET. This event will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about our campus, meet current students and learn about resources that are available to you here! This event is FREE. Register for your Purdue Welcome program by Jan. 5. 

New Student Task List Reminder:

Lastly, your New Student Task list is specific to you and contains a variety of important announcements and to-do items that you will need to complete before classes begin on Jan. 12. It is important to check your task list frequently before the start of classes. You can find this in the "New Student Task List" box at the top of the myPurdue portal. 

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.

Follow us @allaboardpurdue on Instagram to stay connected.

We look forward to welcoming you to Purdue this spring!

Orientation Programs