Information for Staff and Advisors

BoilerConnect

Staff users will log in to BoilerConnect using this link: https://purdue.campus.eab.com/ 

Students will use BoilerConnect Student App. They can login on their desktop via this link: https://purdue.navigate.eab.com. They can also download the app here:

In this section, you will find resources and information regarding staff functionality for features in the student interface of BoilerConnect (called BoilerConnect student). If you are seeking resources for BoilerConnect Student geared towards the student audience, please visit Information for Students.


Hand Raise- A hand raise is a feature that allows students to proactively ask for help by submitting a request in BoilerConnect Student. When a student submits a hand raise, they select a specific reason for their request (e.g., want to change major, didn't pass an exam, etc), and this sends an alert to the appropriate support staff on campus who will then follow up with the student. Have an idea for a hand raise? Email us at boilerconnect@purdue.edu with your ideas.


Journeys- A Journey is a feature in BoilerConnect Student that helps students achieve success by guiding them through a series of personalized steps and goals.


Examples of current Journeys:

  • Finding an On-Campus Job
  • Hammer Down Wellness
  • Help with Academic Success Skills

Interested in submitting a proposal for a Journey?  Qualtrics to submit a proposal: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0MlJ377BO1ABky2 

For timely consideration and creation of a new Journey, you must submit your proposal by the following dates:

 

Study Buddies- Students are able to use BoilerConnect Student and choose the courses for which they want to find classmates for study buddies. By joining a class group, they are able to see other students who have also opted in and use the app's email feature to connect with them and organize study sessions.

BoilerConnect

BoilerConnect 101 - an online, self-paced training housed in Brightspace. Access it here.

Having trouble accessing the BoilerConnect 101 course in Brightspace? Please email boilerconnect@purdue.edu and be sure to include your name and Purdue alias.

In-person Training

We will be offering in-person advanced trainings this year. Advanced Training will cover topics like caseload management with student lists and saved searches, as well as using the advanced search feature effectively. If you are confident in your basic use of the system and are ready to learn more this is the training for you!

Fall 2025 Dates/Times

  • December 18, 2025, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Spring 2026 Dates/Times

  • January 27, 2026, 10:30 - 11:30 am
  • February 23, 2026, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
  • April 8, 2026, 9:30 - 10:30 am
  • May 4, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
We are excited to share that we will be offering a virtual session for those unable to attend our in-person events

  • April 22, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 am

RSVP

You can RSVP for the above trainings by using this link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEzFWtBPidXtxVc 

Visit the BoilerConnect Documentation page to view the full documentation guidelines as well as a two page quick resource guide.
Alerts and Cases within BoilerConnect allow for a more intentional interaction with students in the referral process. Anyone with the appropriate access (typically Advisor/Coach) can issue an alert on a student which will result in either outreach or an automated email from the referral office.  For more information on all of the available alerts in BoilerConnect, please see the information below.  The available referral offices continue to grow each semester as we continue to enhance this functionality of the platform, so be sure to check back often!
Categories are system-wide identifiers or student attributes that are used to group students.  Information for categories is pulled directly from cohort codes in Banner and refreshes nightly. The current categories found in BoilerConnect are: 
  • Academic Dismissal
  • Academic Notice
  • Bands and Orchestras 
  • Campus (specified by location)
  • Candidate
  • Catalog Term (specified by year) 
  • Conditional CODO
  • Continued Good Standing 
  • CLA Core Exempt Degree Plus
  • Degree in 3 
  • Early Start 
  • Emerging Leaders
  • Fall 2020 Online Learners
  • First Generation Student
  • Honors College
  • Horizons
  • International
  • Lilly Scholar
  • Minors (specified by program)
  • Polytechnic Statewide
  • Presidential/Trustee
  • Purdue Musical Organizations
  • Purdue Promise
  • Registration Hold
  • SPAN Plan
  • Spring 2021 Online Learners
  • Student Athlete
  • Summer Start Conditional
  • SummerHS
Tags are used to signify indentifying information that does not come from Banner.  They can only be added and removed from a student's profile manually.  Tags are unlike Student Lists in that when a Tag is added to a student all users with applicable permissions will also be able to view the tag and will see the tagged student's information when searching by the Tag.  The current Tags found in BoilerConnect are:
  • 4th Semester
  • Active-Duty Military
  • BOP
  • BSPS
  • Co-Op
  • CODO In
  • CODO Out
  • Combined BS/MS
  • EduNav Test
  • Exchange Student
  • Expected Graduation (each term)
  • GEARE
  • Goss Scholar
  • Graduate Student Interest
  • Larsen Leaders Academy
  • Leave of Absence
  • Non-CLA Goal
  • Non-CLA Goal CRF/PIN 1
  • Non-CLA Goal CRF/PIN 2
  • Non-CLA Goal CRF/PIN 3 (Final CRF/PIN)
  • Polytechnic HS Grad
  • Pre Athletic Training
  • Pre Chiropractic
  • Pre Dent
  • Pre Health (General/Other)
  • Pre Law
  • Pre Med
  • Pre Occupational Therapy
  • Pre Optometry
  • Pre Physical Therapy
  • Pre Physician Assistant
  • Pre Public Health
  • Pre Vet
  • PUO - Dual Program
  • PUO - Program Academic Notice
  • PUO - Enhanced Support
  • PUO - Conditional Admit
  • Residence Education Assistant
  • Resident Assistant
  • SAO Involvement
  • Semester Internship
  • Student Ambassador
  • Student Mentee
  • Student Mentor
  • Study Abroad Interest
  • Temporary Housing
  • TSAP
  • Undergraduate Researcher
  • Veteran
Full List of Department Trainers

Forage

Forage is a free online platform, promoted by Purdue's Center for Career Opportunities (CCO), that provides Boilermakers with a significant competitive edge by offering virtual work experiences designed by leading global companies. Through these self-paced job simulations, students can explore various career paths and gain practical, real-world skills in fields ranging from engineering to finance and marketing, all without leaving campus. By completing these modules, students not only build confidence and discover potential professions but also earn valuable certificates to enhance their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, effectively bridging the gap between academic theory and professional application and better preparing them for internships and full-time roles.

BoilerConnect staff users, please ask your department trainer for help prior to emailing tech support. Otherwise, email boilerconnect@purdue.edu.

Smart Plan (Formerly EduNav)

 

Issue Log- Academic advisors should use the Registrar Issue Log to report technical issues. Be sure to select "EduNav" as the Service Offering. Please include the following information in all reports:
  • Student PUID
  • Student declared program(s) of study
  • Student catalog term for each program(s) of study
  • Behavior you are expecting to see
  • Behavior you are currently observing
  • Full browser screenshot(s) of the issue - please include the url in the screenshot(s)
Majors in Production- You can see what majors are in production here. 

We will be offering in-person trainings throughout the year. This training helps users navigate Smart Plan by looking at degree requirements, explore course options, and create personalized academic plans, ensuring students stay on track for timely graduation.

If you have any questions about Smart Plan, please email edunav@groups.purdue.edu 

Link to Smart Plan


Spring 2026 Dates/Times (In-person)

RSVP

You can RSVP for these trainings at this link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9sCReScplTpcPYy 

Login to Smart Plan at https://purdue.edunav.com/app/advisor

Q. Is Smart Plan replacing myPurduePlan?

A. No. Academic Advisors and students will use myPurduePlan and Smart Plan together for a full degree auditing and planning experience. myPurduePlan will continue to serve as the official degree audit platform, while Smart Plan provides dynamic course planning.

Q. Why should students use Smart Plan?

A. Smart Plan clearly shows students how to map out their remaining course requirements to efficiently earn a degree in four years or less. To do this, the system takes into account pre-requisite courses and advising recommendations to generate a degree path starting point for each student. When students plan and select courses for future terms using Smart Plan, it helps the university know how many sections of a course should be offered in a particular term.

Q. Why does Smart Plan sometimes recommend taking several challenging courses within a single term?

A. Smart Plan attempts to generate the most timely path to degree based on and advising roadmap provided by the unit. It also takes into account key pre- and co-requisites, and when courses are typically offered. Smart Plan does not attempt to evaluate the mix of courses planned in a term as many factors can contribute to the appropriateness of the schedule for an individual student. The planned degree path should be reviewed and adjusted by the student and advisor in order to maximize the student's ability to succeed.

Q. Does Smart Plan capture a failed course?

A. Yes. If a student fails a course required for their degree, the course will repopulate in a future appropriate term within Smart Plan.

Q. How does the What-if Plan in Smart Plan compare to a What-if Report in myPurduePlan?

A. Similar to myPurduePlan, the Smart Plan What-if Plan provides information based on their intended major. The Smart Plan What-if Plan provides a suggested path to complete the intended major in a semester by semester view, while the myPurduePlan What-if Report is a more comprehensive look at all degree requirements.