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Congratulations - You're a Purdue Student!

Your first course schedule

Fall 2026 schedules will be released towards the end of July. Watch your Purdue email for your notification, then review your courses and follow these recommendations:

  • Contact your advisor if you did not receive a critical course for your major or if your schedule is below 12 credits. Your advisor will review your schedule and provide guidance.
  • If you are considering any schedule changes, consult your advisor first to ensure your courses meet degree requirements.
  • For questions about academic or campus resources, review the information below or reach out to your advisor. They are a key partner in your success—stay connected.
  • For non-academic questions, connect with friends, family, or other students. For degree planning and course recommendations, work with your advisor. Purdue is complex, and your path is unique—your advisor helps you navigate both.

Viewing Your Fall 2026 Schedule of Classes

After receiving your schedule notice e-mail from the Registrar, you can view your schedule by following the instructions below:

  1. Go to www.mypurdue.purdue.edu and log in with your Career Account. Review the Navigating MyPurdue portal tutorial to familiarize yourself with important student resources.
  2. Select the “Student Schedule” card and click View Registration Information.
  3. Select “Week-At-A-Glance” to view your courses in a grid format. Select 8/24/2026 or later when your schedule is available for viewing. Note: This view shows your weekly schedule; however, some course components may not meet every week. Be sure to review both your full schedule and the Week-at-a-Glance view for accuracy.

Advisors will answer e-mails with immediate scheduling concerns after schedules are released. If you receive an out-of-office response from your advisor, send an email to scienceadvising@purdue.edu and another advisor will help you. Include your name, student PUID and reason for your email. Changing your scheduleBe cautious when making changes. If you drop a course, the seat becomes immediately available to other students and may not be recoverable. Always confirm that space is available in another course before dropping a course from your schedule.You will use Scheduling Assistant (not the Course Request system) to make changes.

  • Schedule release:
    • July 17 (Indianapolis)
    • July 23 (West Lafayette)
    • Scheduling Open enrollment: July 27. Only make changes after consulting your advisor and receiving their recommendation.

Schedule Change: Scheduling Assistant

  • For detailed instructions on how to drop a class via Scheduling Assistant: 
  • Follow these directions carefully to ensure that your schedule is protected from unintended changes. 

Textbooks/Course Materials

You may order textbooks online or purchase them in-store. Ordering early can increase access to used options and reduce costs.

  1. Go to www.mypurdue.purdue.edu 
  2. Login with your Career Account Information
  3. Select Schedule/My Textbooks

Your Campus Resources

Explore campus resources that will support your success before arriving on campus. A College of Science education is rigorous—build your support system early. Science is a team sport—don’t go it alone!

Get Ready for the Best Four Years of Your Life!

Commit to making the most of your Purdue experience. There will be more opportunities than you can take advantage of—get involved early. Choose activities that align with your personal, academic, and career goals, and rely on faculty and advisors as guides along the way. We will look forward to seeing you at the College of Science Welcome:

  • Thursday, August 20 (Indianapolis)
  • Friday, August 21 (West Lafayette)