Specialty Summer Programs - West Lafayette
We partner with several academic units on campus that have specific summer experiences in their major and areas. We collaborate with the other units to make the student experience the best possible.
Through our partnerships with Purdue’s top academic units, you’ll have access to exclusive summer programs designed to enrich your college experience. These immersive opportunities allow you to explore your major, work on unique projects, and connect with mentors early on. With support from dedicated faculty and a campus-wide network, you’ll gain valuable skills and connections that set you ahead. Don’t miss out on a summer that opens doors and elevates your journey!
Emerging Leaders
Access a wide range of opportunities designed to help you grow academically, professionally, and personally. From research and hands-on learning to career development and campus involvement, Purdue offers the tools to shape your path and maximize your potential.
- Undergraduate Research
Dive into real-world discovery through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Present your work, apply for research-focused scholarships, or earn credit through research courses.
- Experiential Education
Take your learning beyond the classroom with internships, co-ops, service learning, and more — including the chance to apply for funding that supports your experience.
- Career Development
The Center for Career Opportunities offers personalized support to help you explore career paths, strengthen your resume, and prepare for internships and job searches.
- Academic Support
The Academic Success Center provides peer coaching, supplemental instruction, and accountability groups to help you thrive in your coursework and stay on track.
- Writing Support
Whether you’re drafting a paper or refining your resume, the OWL Writing Lab offers online and in-person writing consultations, tutoring, and resources.
- Student Organizations
With over 1,000 student organizations on BoilerLink, there’s something for everyone. Explore your passions, build community, and find your niche on campus.
Engineering Academic Boot Camp (EABC)
Launched in the summer of 2005 in the College of Engineering, the Engineering Academic Boot Camp was developed to improve the transition of engineering students into campus culture.
HHS Connex
In the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), we stand together to support your next giant leap. Through the new HHS Connex program, you’ll have access to additional events, activities and experiences beyond existing HHS programming that are designed to foster community, belongingness and allyship among HHS undergraduate students.
Pharmacy PEP
The Purdue Pharmacy Education Program (PEP) is a residential summer orientation program designed to welcome first-generation or low-income students and is inclusive to all rising freshmen to Purdue during the summer months. This program offers them the opportunity to transition into college life. Students will take classes, engage with current pharmacy students and learn all about the Pharm Life.
Purdue Polytech Institute (PPI)
Get acquainted with the Purdue campus, your Polytechnic professors and college advisors this summer before the August rush of students, classes and activities at STEM Summer Program. STEM Summer Session students usually achieve higher GPAs than the first-year class average!
Catalyst Learning Community
Learning communities help ensure students get the most out of their experience at Purdue by combining coursework and extracurricular activities. Over 90% of our freshmen live in a residence hall, so you'll have a blast meeting new people! In addition to making new friends, studies show that college GPA increases when living on campus; employers ranked GPA as the third-most influential factor while hiring recent graduates in 2016. The Catalyst Learning Community will collectively provide support and activities throughout the year to help you thrive as a Boilermaker.