Information for Students
Boiler TechCheck
Have a tech idea for campus? We’re here to help. Boiler TechCheck is a staff-run service that supports Purdue students working on technology-focused projects. Our team provides expert feedback, tailored insights, and comparisons to existing campus systems—so you can strengthen your concept and ensure it fits within Purdue’s digital ecosystem.
Whether you're building an app, designing a tool, or planning a system change, we’ll help you align your ideas with what already works—and show you how to make it even better.
Got a tech idea? Let’s check it. Email us at sst@purdue.edu
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BoilerConnect Student
BoilerConnect is a student success system that links staff, faculty, and students in a coordinated support network. It allows users to identify students in need of assistance, and provide targeted outreach, support, and referrals, helping them navigate Purdue from enrollment through graduation.
Accessing BoilerConnect Student and Basic Information
- How to Access BoilerConnect Student (App and Desktop)
- Downloading BoilerConnect Student App
- Features in BoilerConnect Student (Icon Version)
- Features in BoilerConnect Student (Text Version)
Appointments
- How to Schedule an Appointment in BoilerConnect Student (App)
- How to Respond to an Appointment Request (App)
- How to Cancel and Reschedule an Appointment
- Using the Kiosk to Check In for an Appointment
- Appointments in BoilerConnect Student (Desktop)
More about BoilerConnect Student Features
For any questions about BoilerConnect, please contact boilerconnect@purdue.edu.
Smart Plan
Smart Plan is a tool to help you visualize your individualized pathway to graduation. Using it together with myPurduePlan will give you greater clarity as you progress toward degree completion.
Smart Plan is an always up-to-date, personalized, optimal course planning tool. With Smart Plan, you can quickly:
- Visualize your pathway to graduation, term by term
- See when you are expected to graduate – and understand how any changes to your plan affect your completion timeline
- Plan for all your courses in one intuitive interface
- View your entire academic history including transfer courses
Please note that the degree plans created by Smart Plan are tentative until they are fully approved by an academic advisor.
Login here: http://Purdue.edunav.com
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If you need assistance with Smart Plan (formerly EduNav), please contact edunav@groups.purdue.edu.
Forage
Forage provides students FREE day-in-the-life virtual simulations from leading companies and creates an inclusive path to successful early careers.
For any questions about Forage, please contact boilerconnect@purdue.edu.
Check it out today!
Shovel
Shovel is a new, real-time college planner app that Purdue is offering free to all students; it can help you to schedule your time effectively with less stress. Ever have the sinking feeling that you don't have enough time for an assignment? Or when three midterms in a week catch you completely off guard? With Shovel you can enter your course requirements, co-curricular commitments, and/or employment hours--and be able to balance your time so that you also schedule downtime and breaks. Shovel is a tool that can assist you in creating structure to your days, and avoid the risk of sitting in front of your computer for long stretches of time. You can access your free Shovel account by following this link and using your purdue.edu email to sign-up. For questions about Shovel, please contact boilerconnect@purdue.edu.