All Aboard Purdue
Orientation Programs
Welcoming incoming and transfer students to Purdue University
Step 1: Purdue 101
Required, self-led virtual module that guides students through Purdue's course planning and advising processes.
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Step 2: Purdue Advising
Where students meet with an academic advisor to request courses for their first semester.
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Step 3: Purdue 102
A self-led virtual module that introduces Purdue University resources to new students.
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Step 4: Purdue Welcome
Programs – like Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) – which are held on-campus before the start of a student’s first semester.
Learn MoreGet ready for Boiler Gold Rush 2025!
Boiler Gold Rush (BGR) is our welcome week orientation program for all new undergraduate students. BGR takes place the week before fall classes begin, and Purdue encourages all incoming students to take part, first years and transfers. This year, Boiler Gold Rush will be taking place from Aug. 19-23, 2025
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