FAQ
Accepting the offer- I just got my letter of acceptance and I've decided to come to Purdue. What do I do now?
- How do I accept or decline my offer of admission?
International Students
Online Information
- What is my Purdue Career Account?
- Where can I find my Purdue Identification Number (PUID)?
- How do I set up a Purdue career account and a Purdue email account?
- What is myPurdue?
- What is BoilerKey?
Financial Questions
- Is a deposit required?
- How do I pay my tuition and/or fees?
- I can't pay my tuition and fees right now. What do I do?
Registration/Course Questions
- How do I register for classes?
- How do I check my class schedule?
- Where can I buy my books?
- Where can I get a parking pass?
Housing and Relocation Questions
- What are my options for housing?
- How do I update my contact information?
- How do I restrict my Purdue Directory Information?
- How do I get to Purdue?
- Where can I get information about local services (Utilities, garbage
and recycling, phone and cable, post offices)? - What are my local banking options?
- Where are nearby post offices located?
- I need to register my car and/or get a driver's license. Where do I go?
- How do I register to vote?
- Where can I find a student organization that fits my interests?
- Where can I find places to eat?
Accepting the Offer
I just got my letter of acceptance and I've decided to come to Purdue. What do I do now?
Congratulations on your admittance to Purdue! In the weeks before and shortly after classes begin, there are many tasks for new students to accomplish. Read the graduate Checklist to get started.
How do I accept or decline my offer of admission?
Please refer to instructions found on the Accepting Admission website .
International Students
If I am offered admission to the Purdue University WL campus, what is the next step to acquiring my student Visa?
Students admitted to Purdue University will be required to complete their NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (NOI). After paying your tuition deposit or accepting your offer of admission (sponsored students) you will receive an email from the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS) with instructions on filling out the NOI. We will begin accepting NOI's for the Summer and Fall semesters beginning mid-February. Please watch for an email that should arrive from ISS providing you with further instructions. Once, the NOI is available, you can expect to receive an email approximately 3 business days after you pay your deposit or accept your offer. When submitting the NOI form you must attach scanned images of your official financial support documents and your passport. These documents must be received by ISS through the NOI before an immigration document will be prepared. The NOI and supporting documents should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure that you will have sufficient time for processing the immigration documents and obtaining your student visa. Questions about the NOI should be directed to the International Students & Scholars office.
Online Information
What is my Purdue Career Account?
Your career account will give you electronic access to your _________@purdue.edu email account and other electronic services. This account is created when you are admitted to Purdue and is yours to use for as long as you are affiliated with Purdue. For more information about activating and using your career account, review the instructions in the Welcome Packet.
Where can I find my Purdue Identification Number (PUID)?
To obtain your PUID, log into your online application portal and view your admission letter. Your PUID is located on page two of your online admission letter.
How do I set up a Purdue career account and a Purdue email account?
Your career account will give you electronic access to your @purdue.edu email account and other electronic services. This account is created when you are admitted to Purdue and is yours to use for as long as you are affiliated with Purdue. You can store files in your career account and access them anytime, anywhere on campus. Your career account alias is the part of your email address before the @purdue.edu.
To Activate Your Career Account
- You need your Purdue University Identification Number (PUID), which was provided in your online admission decision letter.
- You will also need a career account set-up password. The career account set-up password was sent to you by email from the Office of Graduate Admissions after you reviewed your online admission decision letter.
- If you have not yet reviewed your online admission decision letter from the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, please do so to receive your initial career account set-up password.
- Go to https://www.purdue.edu/apps/account/AccountSetup and use your PUID and career account set-up password to activate your account. If you have any questions regarding how to set up your career account, email gradinfo@purdue.edu.
- Once your account is created, you will need to set up a BoilerKey. To set up your BoilerKey please access https://www.purdue.edu/apps/account/flows/BoilerKey.
MyPurdue ( www.mypurdue.purdue.edu) is the portal system where you can access your academic and financial account information. You will need your career account login and BoilerKey to log in to myPurdue. Some of the benefits of myPurdue include:
- Online course registration in real time
- Online credit card payment for tuition
- Access to your financial aid information
- Access to your personal information, such as emergency contacts and mailing address
For more information about myPurdue, read the Welcome Packet.
The Purdue BoilerKey is a form of two-factor authentication, a system that requires two forms of verification of identity before a person can access protected computer resources.
At Purdue, these two forms of verification are something you know (career account username and either a password or PIN) and something you have (a physical token or the Duo Mobile application on your smartphone). These two items are used in place of your password alone to gain access to computer applications and systems.
The BoilerKey comes in two forms. One is the Duo Mobile application for your smartphone that either
Financial Questions
Please reach out to your graduate program.
How do I pay my tuition and/or fees?
You can pay online, in person by check, or you can mail your check. Due to the
To pay in person, place your registration confirmation with your check in an envelope and put it in the locked drop box next to room 9, Hovde Hall.
I can't pay my tuition and fees right now. What do I do?
The Bursar’s Office can defer your tuition and or/fees. However, before you can ask for a fee deferment, your fees must be assessed. For questions, contact the Bursar’s Office, Room 14, Hovde Hall, (765) 494-7579, http://www.purdue.edu/Bursar/
Please note: You must also have a current mailing address on file in the Office of the Registrar’s system. visit myPurdue ( www.mypurdue.purdue.edu) and go to “Personal Information” under “Quick Links.” Or, use the kiosk located outside the Registrar’s office, ground floor, Hovde Hall.
Registration/Course Questions
How do I register for classes?
You register for classes using the myPurdue system. However, because some programs require incoming students to register for specific courses, be sure to contact your program before registering. Be sure to confirm your course registration and pay your tuition and/or fees on time. Paying your fees automatically confirms your registration. If you do not owe any fees, you must still log on to myPurdue ( www.mypurdue.purdue.edu) and confirm your registration under the “Financial” tab.
How do I check my class schedule?
Visit myPurdue ( www.mypurdue.purdue.edu) and go to the “Academic” tab. Then click on “View your class schedule.” If you find that your schedule does not appear under the “View your class schedule” link prior to your first day of class, you can access it by clicking on “Week-at-a-Glance” under “Schedule” in Quick Links. From here, enter the date your classes will begin and click “submit.” Your schedule should then appear. You can also check your schedule at a kiosk located outside the Registrar’s office on the ground floor of Hovde Hall.
For information on various bookstores located around campus, visit the Welcome Packet.
Housing and Relocation Questions
What are my options for housing?
There are a variety of affordable housing options available both on and off-campus. Most graduate students live off-campus and many take advantage of the CityBus system that is free to students and employees carrying their Purdue identification card. On-campus housing fills quickly, so be sure to apply early if you want to live on-campus. Visit our Graduate Student Housing Web page for more information.
How do I update my contact information?
Visit myPurdue ( www.mypurdue.purdue.edu) and go to “Personal Information” under “Quick Links,” or use the kiosk located outside the Registrar’s office ground floor, Hovde Hall.
How do I restrict my Purdue Directory Information?
Go to the Office of the Registrar, Room 45, Hovde Hall, (765) 494-8581.
Where can I get information about local services (Utilities, garbage
For information on utilities and other local services, read the Welcome Packet.
What are my local banking options?
There are three banks/credit unions located on campus:
PFCU: (Purdue Federal Credit Union—open to students and employees) 1-(800)-62PEFCU (73328)
Chase: 1-877-68CHASE (24273)
Huntington National Bank: 1-800-480-BANK (2265)
All of these and other banks have Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located on or around campus.
Where are nearby post offices located?
There are three area post offices:
West Lafayette: 610 West Navajo Street West Lafayette, IN 47906
Lafayette:
- 3450 State Road 26E Lafayette, IN 47901
- 230 North Fourth Street Lafayette, IN 47901
I need to register my car and/or get a driver's license. Where do I go?
For information on registering your vehicle and applying for a driver's license, read the Welcome Packet.
For information on voter eligibility requirements and how to register to vote, visit the Welcome Packet.
Where can I find a student organization that fits my interests?
Purdue has hundreds of student organizations. For lists of organizations, visit here.
Where can I find places to eat?
The Greater Lafayette area dining scene is as varied as a big city's with Arabic, Cajun, French, Greek, Hawaiian, Indian, Irish, Italian, Mexican and Russian cuisine. Both Lafayette Online and the West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau list area restaurants.
