December 2022 Newsletter

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Campus to celebrate President Daniels' Momentous Decade During 'MitchFest' series of events in December

Purdue is hailing President Mitch Daniels and the unprecedented impact of the Daniels Decade through a series of celebratory and stimulating public events dubbed as "MitchFest" that begin Friday, Dec. 2nd. Read more on President Daniels' accomplishments.

Students Make Impact on Community, Develop Professional Skills through ACE Campus Food Pantry

For the past seven years, students have led the fight against food insecurity in the Purdue community through the ACE Campus Food Pantry. Established in 2015, the pantry makes food more readily available to members of the Purdue community who may be facing temporary or long-term food insecurity.

With 11 student directors and more than 200 annual volunteers, the pantry allows Boilermakers to gain hands-on experience in service while making an impact on their immediate community. Marly Beck, a 2020 graduate and former student director of the pantry, explains that getting involved with ACE aligned with her passion for food justice. Read more.

The 89^th Purdue Christmas Show at Purdue

Showcasing student talent since its inception in 1933, the annual Purdue Christmas Show this magical, lyrical campus miracle welcomes thousands of visitors to the Elliott Hall of Music for the annual performance in December. PMO Broadcasting Network offers live streams for purchase.

Schleman Hall tenant Relocations

As announced last August, Schleman Hall will become the new and expanded home for Purdue’s rapidly growing Data Science program – with 101,000 gross square feet of teaching labs, group workspaces, study space and offices – close to the College of Science’s departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics, and building on sustained university investment that has supported unprecedented growth in these programs. The current tenants of Schleman Hall will be relocating throughout the month of December. 

Information for 1098T

Purdue now reports in Box 1 of the 1098T which represents the amount of Qualified Tuition & Related Expenses (QTRE) paid during the year.

Depending on the students’ income (or family income, if the student is a dependent), whether the student is considered full or half-time enrolled, and the amount of the qualified educational expenses for the year, the student maybe eligible for a federal education tax credit. (Detailed information about claiming education tax credits are available on the IRS website, publication 970.

The dollar amounts reported on the Form 1098-T may assist in completing IRS Form 8863 – the form used for calculating the education tax credits that a taxpayer may claim as part of their tax return. 

Please note: due to the Winter Recess, any mailed payments including 529s must be received in our office by December 22^nd to be processed and included on the 2022 1098-T.  Any payments made online electronically & posted by December 31, 2022 will be included.

Purdue University is unable to provide individual tax advice, but should you have questions, please seek the counsel of an informed tax preparer or adviser.

For your general reference, below is a blank sample of the 2022 Form 1098-T, that you will receive electronically via the student account in January 2023. For more information and additional resources about Form 1098-T, visit the Office of the Bursar website.

**The Office of the Bursar & ID Card Operations/Support will be moving from Hovde Hall to Stewart Center Rm 194 on December 12, 2022. The office can be found at this new location starting December 13, 2022.  Please note the Office of the Bursar's official mailing address will  be: Purdue University Bursar 128 Memorial Mall, Rm 194 West Lafayette, IN 47907 

Purdue Division of Financial Aid reminds students to submit a FAFSA

To receive priority consideration for federal, state and university-based financial aid, all current and prospective students planning to attend Purdue University West Lafayette in the fall of 2023 should submit the 2023-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after Oct. 1, but no later than Purdue’s April 15, 2023, priority filing date.

Before starting the FAFSA process, each student and a parent should create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.

“The 2023-24 FAFSA will use 2021 tax data,” said David Reseigh, assistant director of outreach services in Purdue's Division of Financial Aid. “Most students and families can use the IRS data retrieval tool (IRS DRT) to fill in the FAFSA with their already completed 2021 IRS tax information.”

Students submit the FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid website.

New-to-Purdue families should use the Division of Financial Aid Net Price Calculator to receive a financial aid package estimate that includes an estimated “net price” (estimated costs less anticipated need-based scholarship and grant aid).

Indiana families can get free FAFSA filing help from financial aid experts at one of two College Goal Sunday events, set for Nov. 6 and Feb. 26. Both events start at 2 p.m. Families can view a complete list of the participating sites around Indiana and obtain additional event information at collegegoalsunday.org/.

The Division of Financial Aid provides financial aid information to students and families through community outreach, email and online at purdue.edu/dfa. Those with questions can call the Division of Financial Aid at

Cooperative Housing Recruitment

Cooperative Housing Recruitment applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now live for both men's and women's houses. Information and applications can be found on the FSCL website.

Steps to Leaps - Well-Being Tips

Members of the Research Collaborative for Steps to Leaps work to bring a new Well-Being Tip of the week. Set a reminder to check out a new tip each week!

CAPS Workshops

Ongoing Drop-in Workshops

CAPS is now offering drop-in workshops to any Purdue student. Students DO NOT need to be clients to join and can self-enroll. 

1. Anxiety Toolbox - A 3-week workshop series designed to help students both understand their stress/anxiety and learn the coping skills to manage it. Students can register by using the QR code on this flyer.

2. Inner Calm - A 3-week workshop series for students interested in being more mindful, finding ways to manage stress, and learning how to manage difficult emotion. Students can attend as many sessions as they want. Students can register by using the QR code on this flyer.

End of The Semester Drop-in Stress Workshops

1. Stress Survival Workshop - A one-time workshop that provides accessible support for students as they navigate the end of the semester. The focus of this workshop is learning and practicing stress management skills (e.g., mindfulness, deep breathing) to be successful at the end of the semester. This workshop is being offered on several days/times. The dates and times are on the flyer. These are one session, 60-minute, drop-in workshops. Students DO NOT need to be clients to join and can self-enroll. Students can register by using the QR code on this flyer.

Student Leaders Wanted!

Purdue Orientation Programs will soon open applications for BGR Team Leaders. More information is available on their website and applications will open January 9, 2023.

Purdue Memorial Union to celebrate grand opening of Boiler Game Mine

The Purdue Memorial Union is preparing to celebrate the grand opening of its new premier esports gaming facility, Boiler Game Mine. Esports, which is short for electronic sports, is organized competitive video gaming. Union leaders are excited to provide this new opportunity for students, faculty, staff and visitors of the West Lafayette campus. Boiler Game Mine is located in the basement across from the Union Rack and Roll bowling center. Read more.

Commencement Corner

Winter 2022 Commencement

December Diploma and Dinner - Presented by The Purdue for Life Foundation

• Winter 2022 Commencement Webpage
• Winter 2022 Commencement Schedule
• Winter 2022 Key Dates
• Winter 2022 Commencement FAQs

Spring 2022 Commencement Schedule

• Spring 2022 Commencement Schedule
• Commencement website

Dates 

2022-2023 Academic Calendar