First-Year Success

Starting college is a giant leap, and it can come with both excitement and uncertainty. That’s why Purdue’s campus community has curated this collection of tools and insights to help first-year students get off to a great start.

Student Resources

Click on any of the boxes below to view resources available to all first-year and continuing Purdue students.

BoilerConnect
Purdue Writing Lab
Office of the Dean of Students
Academic Success Center
Alcohol & Drugs Guide
Steps to Leaps
Shovel App
Boiler Financial Track
Student Employment
Student Support Services
Self-Help Guides
Advocacy & Support
Wellness Coaching
Learning at Purdue
Civics Literacy

Preparing for BGR and BGRi

Hear from student leaders about how to prepare for BGR and BGRi.

Staying Engaged

This guide helps students discover research-based strategies for engaging inside and outside the classroom.

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Need Support? Contact Our Team

If you have questions or need help with anything, please reach out to our team.

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Last updated: March 2025

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