Student Resources for Winter

• Winter Sessions website
• Open remotely throughout Winter Recess.
• Please email wintersession@purdue.edu, and we will reply within 24 hours.

• Any advising questions can be sent to advising@purdue.edu, which will be monitored daily except December 25 and January 1.

• Academic Success Center
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
  • Email: academicsuccess@purdue.edu
• Study Skills Consultations are 45-minute meetings with a professional staff member to discuss anything related to academics. Students can learn more about different time management strategies, study skills, exam prep, the transition to college, and more. These appointments will be offered virtually and with limited availability on Dec. 22 and 23 only.
• Academic Success Center Resources and Handouts
  • Winter Session Semester At A Glance (PDF)

• Disability Resource Center
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Available via email - Please reference Winter Session in the subject line of your email.
  • West Lafayette: drc@purdue.edu
  • Indianapolis: drcindy@purdue.edu

• Financial Aid
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Available to answer Winter Session questions via email at facontact@purdue.edu on December 26 - 30 and January 2.
  • Please begin your subject line with Winter Session for your email.

• Indianapolis Student Life Office
  
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Students and instructors may file Student of Concern Reports and General Incident Reports to share information with the Office of the Dean of Students.
• Student Support Services - We serve as a referral source for students regarding academic, personal, or financial concerns. We facilitate the University's excused class absence notifications, withdrawal processes, and grant emergency loans.
• For emergencies in Indianapolis, students on-campus can contact IUPD by calling 911 or (317)274-7911. Students living at Lux on Capitol can contact IMPD by calling 911.

• International Student Services
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 

CAPS provides confidential mental health support to Purdue students through a multidisciplinary team of professionals—all services are designed to meet the diverse needs of students. CAPS offers flexible, same-day, or next-day care with no predefined session limits, and most services are free.

During university closures from Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4., 24/7 crisis services remain available by calling (765) 494-6995. CAPS operates on both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses, offering on-site support when open.

How to Connect with CAPS:

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• Visit: CAPS Website
• Schedule Appointments: Online, by phone 765-494-6995, or at PUSH (Purdue University Student Health Center)

Students, faculty, and staff have 24/7 access to Therapy Assistance Online (TAO), a web and app-based mental health resource provided by CAPS. TAO offers free, confidential, self-guided programs designed to help manage anxiety, depression, and other concerns. It features short videos, exercises, and self-reflection tools based on psychotherapy research. Users can create an account on the TAO Connect website or download the app via the App Store or Google Play.

If you find yourself struggling to find a healthy balance between academics, social life, stress, etc., sign up for free one-on-one virtual sessions with a Purdue Wellness Coach at RecWell. Student coaches can help you navigate through barriers and challenges toward your goals throughout the session. Sign up is free and can be done on BoilerConnect.   

RecWell Winter Hours
RecWell will operate on adjusted winter hours from Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, through Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Please note that RecWell will be closed from December 24 through January 4. Please visit the  RecWell website for the most up-to-date information on facility hours and programming during the winter holiday.

• Bursar  – tuition payment
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Use this form to Contact Us during the Winter Session.

• Office of the Dean of Students
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Students and instructors may file Student of Concern Reports and General Incident Reports to share information with the Office of the Dean of Students.
• Student Support Services - We serve as a referral source for students regarding academic, personal, or financial concerns. We facilitate the University's excused class absence notifications, withdrawal processes, and grant emergency loans.
• Students can contact PUPD by contacting 911 from the West Lafayette campus or the non-emergency phone number is: (765) 494-8221. PUPD e-mail is: police@purdue.edu.

• Registrar – course registration
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.

• Purdue IT - tech support
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Available 24 hours a day by visiting it.purdue.edu:
  • Virtual Agent chat bot
  • Knowledgebase self service
  • Boilerbot (self service password reset)
  • Outage status dashboard
• On other days, call (765) 494-4000 or email it@purdue.edu.
• To open tickets with Purdue IT Web Services directly, please use tickets-webservices@purdue.edu. 

• Purdue OWL
  • Closed Monday, Dec. 22 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• For resources or to schedule an appointment, visit the Purdue OWL website.

• Purdue Testing Services
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.

• Purdue University Police Department
• Emergencies: Call or Text 911
• Non-emergency calls: (765) 494-8221

• Purdue University Student Health
  • PUSH will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4 for Winter Break. If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 9-1-1. For less urgent needs you may visit a local urgent care facility.

• Study Abroad Office
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• If an emergency occurs, participating students should contact their program leader. All other callers should contact the Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) at 765/494-8221. PUPD will connect emergency callers with staff from the Study Abroad Office. 

• Teaching and Learning Technologies
  • Closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 to Sunday, Jan 4.
• Available via email at TLT@purdue.edu from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on December 26, 29, 30, 31.

• West Lafayette - Winter Break Housing | Purdue University Residences
• Indianapolis - Winter Break Housing in Indianapolis | Purdue University Residences