Health and Wellness

Postdoc Medical Benefits

Postdocs are provided the same medical benefits as staff. To view the available staff medical plans, please see https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/. J1 Visa holders should view the available J1 visa plans, which are different from the other staff medical plans; for more information, click here.

Postdocs are eligible to use the Center for Healthy Living but they are NOT eligible to receive treatment at the Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH).

Office of Graduate Assistance (OGA)

The Office of Graduate Assistance (OGA) provides a safe and secure university environment for graduate students, faculty, and staff to seek information, garner advice, and request assistance to effectively resolve conflict. Visit the OGA website for more information.

Report Questionable Mentoring Practices

Purdue has a new service for students and staff, including postdocs, to report questionable mentoring practices (everything from potential abuse to uncomfortable situations). The service is run through a third-party site that keeps your information confidential from Purdue while informing the university leadership of the issues. Go to https://www.purdue.edu/hotline/ for more information or to report questionable mentoring practices.

Purdue Co-Rec

Postdocs can purchase a membership to Purdue’s Recreation Services. Membership options include full, limited, and weekend-only memberships. See Rec Membership Services for more information.

Graduate Parent Support Network (GPSn)

The GPSn is open to graduate students and postdocs with families. The GPSn website provides information on childcare grants and best practices for raising a family in West Lafayette.