Academics
Students and faculty who are passionate in making groundbreaking discoveries and using their research to help solve world problems fuel the Purdue University College of Science.
As a freshman, you will begin with courses in your major immediately, taught by faculty who were experts in their fields. The College of Science boasts more than 40 distinguished professors, including the 2010 Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Ei-ichi Negishi.
Freshmen are able to get an early start on career aspirations with research as well as career fairs and internships.
During your time in the College of Science, you will have ample opportunities to study abroad and grow as a person through Learning Beyond the Classroom.
With job placement at about 90 percent, well-rounded and well-trained College of Science graduates are in demand in professional and higher academic settings. We prepare tomorrow’s scientists, scholars, statisticians, and mathematicians for a world that truly needs them.
Purdue offers many opportunities for you to create your student experience both inside and outside of the classroom. There are numerous support systems in place to assist you with your course work. And, to enhance your academics, Purdue offers undergraduate research opportunities, honors programs, study abroad, and more! Don't forget to check out the Careers and Internships, and Student Life at Purdue sections.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) is a certificate program that enhances student marketability in the work force by incorporating three key components needed in the real world:
- career and professional development
- service, citizenship, and leadership
- domestic and international diversity
Learning Communities
Through learning communities, first year students have a great way to make friends and learn the ropes at Purdue. A learning community is a group of 20-40 students who take similar classes together, live in the same residence hall, or both.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad during your college years is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. The are a number of options (excluding transportation) cost little more than studying in West Lafayette.
Pre-Professional Programs
The Center for Pre-Professional Advising at Purdue University provides you with the information you need to prepare for a career in a professional field – from choosing the right career for you to determining what credentials you need to enter that field and applying to various programs. Students from all majors and with interests in any pre-professional field are welcomed and encouraged to make use of the Center for Pre-Professional Advising as a supplement to the academic advising.
Career Development
Purdue University and the College of Science offer multiple ways to assist our students in their career development from career exploration to graduate school preparation to finding a job at the complete of a degree. The College of Science’s Career Development and Retention Specialist is here to assist students with developing a greater understanding of themselves as a career professional and the opportunities that a College of Science degree provides.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate
Purdue’s Certificate in Entrepreneurships and Innovation Program offers the opportunity for Purdue undergraduate students in all disciplines to earn an academic credential in entrepreneurship complimentary to their major. Students learn about entrepreneurship through robust curriculum that exposes them to the knowledge, as well as the leadership and communication skills that individuals need to be successful entrepreneurs. They apply their knowledge through experiential learning activities and a rich ecosystem of experts and business incubation resources.
Science Diversity Office
Multicultural Science Programs in the College of Science facilitate the pursuit of science-oriented careers. It is the goal of these programs to increase representation from ethnic groups that are traditionally under-represented in the sciences. The College of Science values diversity and feels that students who study science in a diverse environment have a better academic experience.