Teaching and Learning

Purdue In Indianapolis

Purdue University in Indianapolis is a fully integrated expansion of the West Lafayette campus, extending to central Indiana the academic rigor and accessible excellence for which Purdue is known. Strong industry partnerships accelerate hands-on learning opportunities, internships and co-ops.

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Center for Instructional Excellence

Center for Instructional Excellence

The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) advances and promotes transformative, evidence-based instruction for academic success at Purdue and beyond. Under the direction of the Office of the Provost, CIE works with faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and staff to support innovative teaching in all modalities and foster a campus culture of student-centered learning.

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Experiential Education

Experiential Education

Experiential education is a planned pedagogy centering on an authentic experience to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, paired with student reflection. The Office of Experiential Education is focused on undergraduate experiences and is inclusive of both credit-bearing and co-curricular experiences.

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Academic Success Center

Academic Success Center

The Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center (ASC) provides a variety of academic support services for undergraduate students at Purdue. Students are welcome to use the space for open study during open hours when there is not a SI session or prescheduled event taking place.

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Veteran and Military Services

Military and Veteran Success Services

The Purdue Veteran and Military Success Center provides a comprehensive suite of wrap-around support services for Purdue University’s students who are veterans, members of the military, or benefit-using family members.

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Disability Resource Center

Purdue University is committed to an inclusive and welcoming experience for all students. To that end, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is the office designated by Purdue to provide services, resources, and programs to facilitate equal access for disabled students, resulting in their full participation in curricular and co-curricular offerings.

Visit the DRC website
Office of Summer and Winter Sessions

Over half of Purdue undergraduate students who finish in four years or less take advantage of summer and winter coursework. Summer and winter can be a excellent time to complete coursework, internships, work experiences, studying abroad, and more.

Visit the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions website
Orientation Programs

The goal of Purdue Orientation is to introduce and connect all new undergraduate students to Purdue University through student and staff led academic and social programming, both on campus and virtual, in order to prepare them for their Purdue experience.

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Veteran & Military Success Center (West Lafayette)

Empowering Military, Veteran, and Military-Connected Students at Purdue University

Visit the Veteran & Military Success Center (West Lafayette) website
Office for Veteran and Military Personnel (IU)

The Office for Veterans & Military Personnel strives to foster a smooth transition for IU Indianapolis military-connected students by providing the resources necessary for personal well-being, academic success, and career preparation.

Visit the Office for Veteran and Military Personnel (IU) website
Purdue Libraries in Indianapolis

Purdue faculty, staff, and students will have the same access to Libraries collections, services, and resources that are available to those at the West Lafayette campus.

Visit the Purdue Libraries in Indianapolis website
Purdue OWL

We are a globally renowned resource that provides assistance with English to students, teachers, professionals, and organizations across the world. Our goal is to assist clients in their development as writers - no matter their skill level.

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Center For Career Opportunities

The Center for Career Opportunities informs and empowers students and graduates using transformative career services through career coaching, embracing differences, and connecting students with professional opportunities within Indiana, the United States and globally.

Visit the Center For Career Opportunities website
Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides a variety of academic support services for undergraduate students at Purdue.

Visit the Academic Success Center website
Experiential Education

At Purdue, experiential education is a planned pedagogy centering on an authentic experience to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, paired with student reflection. There are seven common ExEd activities at Purdue University. Click to learn about each one.

Visit the Experiential Education website
Purdue Promise

Purdue Promise supports eligible 21st Century Scholars with financial aid and individualized coaching with professional staff to boost academic, social, leadership, and life skill development. They offer resources and support for scholars' transition to Purdue and college, 1:1 meetings with a Student Success Coach, a study abroad opportunity, and resources to prepare for life after graduation.

Visit the Purdue Promise website
University Undergraduate Academic Advising

University Undergraduate Academic Advising (UUAA) provides professional development and guidance for academic advising in all Purdue departments serving undergraduate students.

Visit the University Undergraduate Academic Advising website
Study Abroad

Studying abroad represents a serious investment of time and energy. You will be earning credits toward your Purdue degree, fulfilling personal objectives, and exploring a different culture while making new friends abroad.

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Undergraduate Research

Discover first-hand how research contributes to the advancement of human knowledge. Experience a change of pace from formal classroom activities and gain skills applicable to both research and non-research careers.

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Discover More Resources

To ensure students remain supported, campus leaders from both universities have worked together to outline how Purdue University students in Indianapolis will be able to access academic support, campus life and health and well-being resources from both Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis.

Read more about Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis outline how Purdue students can access services on both campuses.

Experiential Education

At Purdue, experiential education is a planned pedagogy centering on an authentic experience to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, paired with student reflection. There are seven common ExEd activities at Purdue University. Click to learn about each one.

Visit the Experiential Education website
Disability Resource Center

Purdue University is committed to an inclusive and welcoming experience for all students. To that end, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is the office designated by Purdue to provide services, resources, and programs to facilitate equal access for disabled students, resulting in their full participation in curricular and co-curricular offerings.

Visit the DRC website
Office of Summer / Winter Sessions

Over half of Purdue undergraduate students who finish in four years or less take advantage of summer and winter coursework. Summer and winter can be a excellent time to complete coursework, internships, work experiences, studying abroad, and more.

Visit the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions website
Center for Instructional Excellence

The Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) advances and promotes transformative, evidence-based instruction for academic success at Purdue and beyond. Under the direction of the Office of the Provost, CIE works with faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and staff to support innovative teaching in all modalities and foster a campus culture of student-centered learning.

Visit the Center for Instructional Excellence website
Study Abroad

Studying abroad represents a serious investment of time and energy. You will be earning credits toward your Purdue degree, fulfilling personal objectives, and exploring a different culture while making new friends abroad.

Visit the Study Abroad website
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What is Teaching and Learning?

Purdue’s teaching and learning initiatives thrive on innovation and collaboration, benefiting both students and faculty in Indianapolis. Our customized programs and resources elevate educational experiences, fostering academic excellence and growth at Purdue.

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Access at Purdue

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University's educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue's Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at vpec@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.