
First-Year Success
The transition to college comes with new experiences, trials and opportunities for growth. To help students navigate their first year at Purdue University, partners across campus have come together to curate strategies and resources that set students up for a strong start.
Important Dates
Mar. 17-22
Spring Break (No classes)
May 3
Classes end
May 5-10
Final Exams
Student Resources
Click on any of the boxes below to view resources available to all first-year and continuing Purdue students. These topics will change throughout the year, so please continue to check back for more information.
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Student Support Services
Purdue's Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS) serves as a resource for students dealing with academic, personal or financial concerns. If you aren't sure where to go for help, ODOS is a great place to start.
Student Stories
Hear from student leaders about the challenges and triumphs they experienced during their first year at Purdue.
Staying Engaged
This guide helps students discover research-based strategies for engaging inside and outside the classroom.

Need Support? Contact Our Team
If you have questions or need help with anything, please reach out to our team.
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