Switch To Early Start

Students who have accepted their offer of admission for Fall 2026 can request to switch to Early Start by following these steps:

  1. Log in to your admissions application portal using the email address you provided on your admission application (do not use your Purdue.edu address).
  2. From the top black banner on your dashboard, click on “Reply Forms.” Note: It may take up to 2 business days for this ribbon to appear after you accept your Purdue admission.
  3. Switch to Early Start: In the new window that opens, scroll down and click “Switch to Early Start.” It may take up to 2 business days for your New Student Checklist to update after switching to Early Start, including summer housing registration details.

If you have any questions, please email us at thinksummer@purdue.edu.

image showing the Purdue application portal and a link to the early start form