First-Year Success
The transition to college comes with new experiences, trials and opportunities for growth. To help students navigate their first year at Purdue University, partners across campus have come together to curate strategies and resources that set students up for a strong start.
Important Dates
OCT. 7-8
Fall Break (No classes)
NOV. 27-30
Thanksgiving Break (No classes)
Purdue Weeks of Welcome
Purdue Weeks of Welcome (#PurdueWOW) celebrate and highlight the experiences students love most about Purdue! Visit this website to see a collection of opportunities to get involved on campus.
Weeks of Welcome WebsiteStudent Resources
Click on any of the boxes below to view resources available to all first-year and continuing Purdue students. These topics will change throughout the year, so please continue to check back for more information.
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Boiler Financial Track
Shovel is a college planner app that Purdue offers free to all students. Shovel allows you to enter your class schedule, assignments, extracurriculars, work schedules and more to help create structure and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Student Stories
Hear from student leaders about the challenges and triumphs they experienced during their first year at Purdue.
Staying Engaged
This guide helps students discover research-based strategies for engaging inside and outside the classroom.
Need Support? Contact Our Team
If you have questions or need help with anything, please reach out to our team.
Contact Us- Orientation Updates
- Program Updates
- First-Year Success
- Staff Alumni Newsletter
