UNIVERSITY PURDUE2017 INTERNATIONAL A D M I S S I O N S G U I D E There’s a lot to consider in your MAKE A college search. These facts and figures will give you a better sense CALCULATED DECISION of what it means to attend Purdue.

TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE 39,409 ENROLLMENT 29,497 STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT BY COLLEGE/SCHOOL (%) UNDERGRADUATE DEMOGRAPHICS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 27 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES 13 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 12 POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 11 57% 43% COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 9 MALE FEMALE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE 9 KRANNERT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 9 EXPLORATORY STUDIES 4 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 2 COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 2 5,215 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 1 UNDERGRADUATE OTHER 1 STUDENTS

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 1ST DESTINATION FOR 31 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS in STEM disciplines in the U.S. WE’RE CALLED THE BOILERMAKERS STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO #3 AMONG PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES FOR But it’s more than just a nickname — it describes our culture here at Purdue. 12:1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Traditionally, boilermakers were craftsmen who worked with iron and steel. ATTENDANCE OF CLASSES They built boilers, but also bridges and other structures. They were known for HAVE FEWER THAN being tough and ingenious. And that description still fits us perfectly today. 87% 50 STUDENTS TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE U.S. UNDERGRADUATE We may not make boilers anymore. But we do make carbon nanotubes. Chemical OF CLASSES DEGREE-SEEKING HAVE FEWER THAN STUDENTS processes that make it easier to produce lifesaving prescription drugs. Seeds 70% 30 STUDENTS (9,197 international students total) that can survive drought, weeds and disease — and feed millions in the process. OF CLASSES 124 COUNTRIES We make things that aren’t as concrete, too. Business decisions that set the HAVE FEWER THAN REPRESENTED IN THE pace for industry. Speeches that inspire. Art. Literature. 39% 20 STUDENTS STUDENT BODY TOP PLACES REPRESENTED The list goes on and on.Our question to you is this: Are you driven to make IN THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY things as well? Look through this magazine to get a better idea — you may China, India, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, Saudi just find you’re meant to be a Boilermaker. We hope you are. Arabia, Thailand, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Mexico, Pakistan, Brazil, Singapore PURDUE 01 ST # 21 UNDERGRADUATE7 WORLDWIDE LANDSCAPE COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (DesignIntelligence) SCIENCE, the first such department in the U.S. (Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities)

FOODTOP SCIENCE 5 TH RESEARCH 7 DOCTORATE PHARMACY PROGRAM PROGRAM IN (U.S. News & World Report) THE U.S. LEADER AMONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITIES (The National Research Council READY. SET. LEAD. Get ready to turbocharge your time at Purdue as we embrace extraordinary new Assessment) opportunities in innovation, achievement and growth. From world-changing research to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leadership, we are taking your education to the next level. WE ARE PURDUE. WHAT WE MAKE MOVES THE WORLD FORWARD.

# # TH # # # AGRICULTURAL1 BEST UNIVERSITY2 PURDUE’S9 3 BUSINESS14 MOST32 AND BIOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF BEST SCHOOL PROGRAM AT INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING FOR AN AVIATION FOR ENGLISH DEGREE ENGINEERING A U.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL IN PROGRAM IN (Baseops.net) MAJORS IN THE U.S. (CollegeMagazine.com) INSTITUTION THE WORLD THE U.S. (U.S. News & World Report) (U.S. News & World Report) (Reuters) (U.S. News & World Report)

# HOSPITALITY1 # # & TOURISM RD # # COMMUNICATION49 AGRICULTURE8 20 MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY43 CHEMISTRY TOP 21PUBLIC MASTER’S AND AND MEDIA AND FORESTRY STUDIES PROGRAM IN THE WORLD PROGRAM IN UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL (Center for World THE WORLD WORLDWIDE WORLDWIDE (Shanghai Academic Ranking IN THE U.S. PROGRAM IN (Quacquarelli Symonds (Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankings) (U.S. News & World Report) of World Universities) THE U.S. World Ranking) World Ranking) (Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education 2013)

02 PURDUE PURDUE 03 IN GOOD COMPANY It’s no secret that most Purdue graduates go on to great careers. Here are some of the most popular places Boilermakers go to work:

AccorHotels Sofitel Ford Motor Co. Pixar Animation Studios Apple Inc. General Electric Co. The Proctor & Gamble Co. AT&T Inc. The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Rolls-Royce Atlanta Braves Google Inc. Royal Dutch Shell PLC Bank of America Corp. Intel Corp. Starbucks Corp. Boeing Co. Johnson & Johnson State Farm Insurance Caterpillar Inc. Lockheed Martin Corp. The Andersons Inc. Cisco Systems Inc. Microsoft Corp. The Wall Street Journal The Coca-Cola Co. National Aeronautics and The Walt Disney Co. CVS Health Corp. Space Administration United Way Worldwide Dow Chemical Co. Nielsen Holdings N.V. U.S. Department of Justice DuPont Co. PepsiCo Inc. Weber Shandwick Worldwide 450,000+ ALUMNI Eli Lilly and Co. Pfizer Inc. Simply put, we have amazing alums. Managing an empire, writing novels and walking on the moon are all in a day’s work for Purdue alums. Become a Boilermaker and you’ll be a part of # BEST CAREER SERVICES MAKE A one of the most impressive alumni networks in CollegeMagazine.com ranked Purdue third in the the world — more than 450,000 alumni around 3 nation for having the best resources to get students 400+ the globe. employed after graduation — think high graduation RESEARCH LABS www.purduealumni.org rates, strong alumni networks, innovated career NAME FOR fairs and top-dog recruiter connections. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ASTRONAUTS From day one, you can begin taking advantage are alumni, including the first to walk on the 400+ of the resources at the Center for Career 23 moon (Neil Armstrong) and the most recent STUDY ABROAD Opportunities (CCO). Early in your college career, (Eugene Cernan). OPTIONS YOURSELF you might seek help in choosing cocurricular Purdue graduates are known activities to complement academic or career interests. Later, you may want to try a few mock for their ability to hit the interviews or get help with a resume. The CCO also builds bridges between Purdue students ground running from the day and the employers who want them. Each year, “Purdue helped me step out of Purdue hosts 340% more on-campus job they graduate. We prepare interviews than any other university in the U.S. my comfort zone and explore my students of all types for not www.cco.purdue.edu capabilities. The hundreds of student clubs and organizations helped me just jobs, but careers spent realize my potential. I am eternally creating a better world. STUDY ABROAD thankful to Purdue for giving me More than 400 programs. 60 countries. All valuable educational and leadership Purdue students are encouraged to study experiences.” abroad and gain an even better global perspective. Studying abroad is a great way to PURDUE HONORS COLLEGE add to your undergraduate experience and make MRIDULA JONNALAGADDA Intellectual curiosity. Leadership. Academics. your resume stand out. SOPHOMORE Community. The world’s brightest. Purdue www.studyabroad.purdue.edu Honors College is a magnet for the best minds MAJOR: FINANCE who are inspired to tackle major issues in our (INDIA) world. www.purdue.edu/honorscollege

04 PURDUE PURDUE 05 OF ENTERING 12,650+ FRESHMEN % CHOOSE TO LIVE STUDENTS CAN BE HOUSED ON CAMPUS IN PURDUE’S RESIDENCE HALLS 94

OUR RESIDENCE HALL RESIDENCE NETWORK IS THE HALLS LARGEST OF 18EACH WITH DIFFERENT THEMES, 1 ANY SCHOOL LIVING OPTIONS AND CULTURES THAT DOESN’T REQUIRE STUDENTS TO LIVE ON CAMPUS GREAT START www.housing.purdue.edu Boiler Gold Rush International (BGRi) is a pre-orientation program designed especially for incoming international undergraduate students. BGRi takes place the week before VEGGIE? VEGAN? WELCOME Purdue’s orientation program — Boiler Gold PURDUE GETS AN ON PETA2 Rush (BGR). Make new friends and learn your ‘A’ DINING way around. VEGAN REPORT CARD COURTS www.iss.purdue.edu/BGRi HOME www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess 5 The Boilermaker SAFE AND SECURE experience isn’t BOILER UP Purdue is one of the few U.S. universities Boilermaker spirit is big. Recreational sports with its own professional police agency and and social activities everyone can be a part of. just about studying. fire department, protecting and serving Club sports with more than 30 club teams that with a focus on meeting the safety and compete against other universities. Varsity There are countless security needs of the campus community sports at the NCAA Division I level — get ready of 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and opportunities to let to cheer. staff members. While we understand that loose, meet new www.purdue.edu/recsports no environment is free of crime, the Purdue www.purduesports.com University Police Department is committed people and participate to partnering with our campus community to foster an environment conducive to learning, in activities you may discovery and engagement in support of our BE INVOLVED global mission. GET MOVING never have imagined. With nearly 1,000 student organizations on EXERCISING is a great way campus, you’re guaranteed to find a group www.purdue.edu/police Plus — with residence you’ll fit right in with, no matter your interests. www.purdue.edu/fire to keep a balanced mind, body and spirit. A Purdue study shows halls full of great food www.purdue.edu/sao that students who visit the gym and amenities — you’ll regularly EARN HIGHER GPAs. With feel right at home. STUDENT HEALTH CENTER (PUSH) a state-of-the-art recreational PUSH supports the well-being and center and loads of club sports development of all Purdue students and to participate in, working up a members of the campus community by providing quality medical, mental health sweat has never been more fun. and wellness education services. www.purdue.edu/push

06 PURDUE PURDUE 07 1 CAN’T-MISS EVENTS ON CAMPUS 2 1 BATTLE FOR THE BUCKET You should know that our rival is in Bloomington, , and goes by the nickname “Hoosiers.” (We won’t mention the school by name.) Since 1925, the winner of the football game between our two schools takes the , one of the oldest trophies in American college football. By the way, we’re up 72-40-6 in the rivalry. 3 2 INDUSTRIAL ROUNDTABLE As the largest university career fair in the United States, its hosts — the Purdue Engineering Student Council — proudly proclaim it to be the can’t-miss event on campus. Each fall, nearly 400 world-class companies line Memorial Mall in hopes of snagging top talent from engineering, science, technology and management. And this is just one of at least two dozen on-campus career fairs. Talk about being in demand. 3 RUBE GOLDBERG MACHINE CONTEST The quirky annual contest brings together the best minds in the nation. Teams of Purdue 4 students routinely are many steps ahead of their competition when challenged to design and build a contraption that takes a complicated approach to completing a simple task. Tasks such “I chose to come to Purdue as erasing a chalkboard or opening an umbrella. Boilermakers are inevitably headline-makers at these zany, brainy, no-holds-barred rounds of competition — and quite often the nationals — because it is one of the that are held on campus. top-notch universities in the world. I believe the 4 SPRING FEST endless opportunities at A weekend where we show the “lighter side” of education, Spring Fest features exhibits from Purdue will best prepare many colleges and departments within the University, including art, demonstrations and more. me for my career.” 5 5 GRAND PRIX KOICHIRO HADIPRAJITNO This charity kart race has been a Purdue tradition since 1958. Student organizations build and FRESHMAN race their own karts in what’s been called “the greatest spectacle in college racing.” And it’s for a MAJOR: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING good cause — all proceeds fund student scholarships. Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. (INDONESIA)

08 PURDUE PURDUE 09 IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES SUPPLEMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AUG. 1, 2016 APPLICATION APPLICATION BECOMES Purdue uses a supplemental scholarship AVAILABLE VIA THE COMMON application to award academic-department- MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL COURSEWORK AND COALITION APPLICATIONS specific scholarships. This application is FOR 2017 ENROLLMENT INCLUDES: Applicants should submit all documents used to identify candidates for scholarships through either the Common Application or that have very specific criteria. For students ↗↗ MATH — eight semesters the Coalition Application. It is not necessary applying for 2017 enrollment, the supplemental scholarship application will be available Nov. 1, ↗↗ ENGLISH — eight semesters to mail documents submitted via the online application to Purdue. Please submit only 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017. (U.S. citizens and U.S. ↗↗ LAB SCIENCE — six semesters HIGH SCHOOL one application. permanent residents only) (2 of these must be chemistry for College of Engineering applicants) Filing a FAFSA is required for students who ↗↗ SOCIAL STUDIES — six semesters want to be considered for scholarships NOV. 1, 2016 awarded based on financial need. ↗↗ FOREIGN LANGUAGE — four semesters SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE (U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent ↗↗ Students who submit the Supplemental PREPARATION To be considered for the full range of Purdue Scholarship Application should file a We encourage students residents only) scholarships, a student’s application must FAFSA by Jan. 1. be completed by this date. (U.S. citizens ↗ interested in Purdue to Many applicants exceed these minimums. and U.S. permanent residents only) ↗ For other need-based scholarships and other financial aid, students should file pursue the most rigorous Specific country requirements for admission a FAFSA by March 1. are available at the Office of International HONORS COLLEGE CONSIDERATION high school curriculum Students and Scholars website. Students are strongly encouraged to complete www.iss.purdue.edu. available to them. Those their application by this date to be fully Additional information about high school considered for the Honors College. EARLY MARCH 2017 course expectations is on the Office of Financial aid awards are communicated. who succeed in tough (U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent Admissions website. FIRM APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE FOLLOWING: residents only) secondary school preparation www.admissions.purdue.edu ↗↗ Nursing are stronger candidates for ↗↗ Veterinary Technician ADVANCED COLLEGE CREDIT MAY 1, 2017 Purdue’s competitive ↗↗ Veterinary Technologist We accept multiple forms of advanced DEADLINE TO ACCEPT ADMISSIONS OFFER admission process and college credit, including College Board Advanced Placement exams, International JAN. 1, 2017 Includes $400 nonrefundable deposit. better prepared for Baccalaureate, A-Level and Purdue’s own PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE advanced placement tests. Except for the majors listed for the Nov. 1 success in college. www.iss.purdue.edu/credit deadline, Purdue will continue accepting MAY 5, 2017 applications until at least this date. However, Deadline to submit contract for on-campus applying earlier is strongly recommended; housing. New students are guaranteed housing CLOSED PROGRAMS admission is more competitive for those if they submit their contract by this date. who apply later. Purdue reserves the right to close admission to any academic program once it is filled. www.iss.purdue.edu/closed An application is not considered complete until all test scores and applicable secondary transcripts/ certificates indicated on the application are submitted to Purdue. Applicants are encouraged to check the Purdue checklist periodically during the application process.

10 PURDUE PURDUE 11 ADMISSIONS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed admission application along with essay and application fee. All Purdue 1. applications can be viewed at: www.iss.purdue.edu/apply. Beginner students (freshmen) use the Common Application or the Coalition Application for admission. Original or attested copies of ALL transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates 2. (i.e., IGCSE or A-Level) from each secondary school attended.

Official SAT or ACT scores are strongly encouraged for international citizens. SAT or ACT 3. scores are required of all U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. U.S. citizens and However, during the course of study at Purdue, U.S. permanent residents are not required to meet English proficiency minimums. international students are eligible for small, merit-based awards. Information about these 4. All international citizens from non-English-speaking countries are required to submit official awards can be found at: proof of English proficiency. English proficiency can be demonstrated by submitting one www.purdue.edu/dfa/sandg/schoolaward.php of the following official scores. Students with exceptional SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (new), SAT Critical Reading (old), or ACT English scores may be exempt from submitting COST U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are additional scores. Generally, an exceptional score is within the top 15 percentile. eligible for financial aid and scholarships at Purdue. To maximize consideration for Purdue scholarships, the admission application Test of English as a Foreign International English Language FINANCIAL AID Because Purdue University is a state-assisted and all required supporting materials must Language (TOEFL) Testing System (IELTS) public institution, international undergraduate be received or postmarked by Nov. 1, 2016. § Students applying for majors in the § Students applying for all majors would students are generally ineligible for need- and Information about applying for financial aid Colleges of Engineering and Science generally have an overall score of 6.5 with merit-based financial aid. and scholarships can be found at the Division and Krannert School of Management a minimum score of 6.0 on each section. of Financial Aid (DFA) website at: International students should be prepared generally have a score of 88 or higher on Select Purdue University — Office of to pay the entire cost of attending Purdue. www.purdue.edu/dfa the internet-based test. International Students and Scholars § Students applying for majors in the to send scores. Colleges of Agriculture, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal British O-Level English Language Exam Arts, Pharmacy, Polytechnic Institute § Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE 2016-17 and Exploratory Studies generally have GCE/GCSE/IGCSE. The cost of attending Purdue University varies depending on where a student chooses to live, travel expenses, food costs, a score of 80 or higher on the internet- § English as a Second Language is enrollment in a specific program or college, and other factors. Below are estimated costs for the 2016-17 academic year (two semesters of full-time enrollment). based test. not accepted. In general, TOEFL subscores on the listening, writing, BILLED EXPENSES INDIANA RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT INTERNATIONAL speaking, and reading sections are 20 or higher per Tuition/Fees † $10,002 $28,804 $30,964 section. Purdue School Code: 1631 Dept. 00. Room/Board $10,030 $10,030 $10,030 SUBTOTAL $20,032 $38,834 $40,994

Ç Score results must be from a test taken within the last two years. OTHER ESTIMATED EXPENSES Students are required to submit all standardized tests indicated on the application to Purdue University. Books/Supplies $1,220 $1,220 $1,220 An application is not considered complete until all test scores are received. Travel $210 $370 $370 Meeting the minimum English proficiency score does not guarantee admission. Miscellaneous $1,570 $1,570 $1,570 SUBTOTAL $3,000 $3,160 $3,160 Though not required, a letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged, especially for 5. students eligible to be considered for scholarships, for the Honors College or for those who ESTIMATED TOTAL $23,032 $41,994 $44,154 are applying to highly competitive programs. †Tuition will remain frozen at current rates through the 2017-18 academic year.

Purdue evaluates applications holistically, which means everything in the application file is taken into consideration for International students are those who hold F, J and some other types of visas. admission. Please visit www.admissions.purdue.edu/apply/criteriafreshmen.php for more information. Some programs have additional fees: • Computer Science — $2,050 • Engineering — $2,050 • Flight — Individual courses in this program have additional fees; please refer to the Bursar website at www.purdue.edu/bursar or contact the department for specific flight course fees. • Management — $1,436 • Polytechnic Institute — $572

THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 12 PURDUE PURDUE 13 School of Interdisciplinary Studies Construction Management Technology College of African-American Studies Building Construction Management Veterinary Medicine American Studies Demolition and Restoration Veterinary Technician Asian Studies Management in the Built Veterinary Technologist Comparative Literature Environment MORE THAN 200 Film and Theatre Production Healthcare Construction Management Film and Video Studies Mechanical and Electrical Preprofessional College of Agriculture College of Engineering School of Nursing Italian Studies Construction Management Majors Agribusiness (multiple concentrations) Applicants who apply as a beginner Nursing Jewish Studies Residential Construction Management Predentistry3 Agricultural and Biological to the College of EngineeringMAJORS must Linguistics Prelaw3 3 Engineering (Pre) apply for the First-Year Engineering Medieval and Renaissance Studies Engineering Technology Premedicine Agricultural Communication Program. Nutrition Science Religious Studies Preoccupational Therapy3 Audio Engineering Technology 3 Agricultural Economics Dietetics Prephysical Therapy Automation and Systems Integration 3 (multiple concentrations) Aeronautical and Astronautical Foods and Nutrition in Business Prephysician's Assistant School of Languages and Cultures Engineering Technology Agricultural Education Engineering Nutrition, Fitness, and Health Classical Studies Electrical Engineering Technology Agricultural Engineering1 Agricultural Engineering1 Nutrition Science French Engineering Technology Agricultural Systems Management Biological Engineering — German Mechanical Engineering Technology 1 Agronomy (multiple concentrations) multiple concentrations1 Apply to "agricultural and biological Psychological Sciences Japanese Mechatronics Engineering Technology Animal Sciences Biomedical Engineering engineering (pre)" in the College of Russian Robotics Engineering Technology (multiple concentrations) Chemical Engineering Brain and Behavioral Sciences Agriculture. Spanish 2 Applied Meteorology and Climatology Civil Engineering Psychological Sciences Apply to "communication (pre)" in Biochemistry (multiple concentrations) Computer Engineering Technology Leadership and Innovation the College of Liberal Arts. 3 Biological Engineering — Construction Engineering Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Krannert School Engineering/Technology Students who are preparing for 1 a professional program should multiple concentrations Electrical Engineering Speech, Language, and Hearing of Management Teacher Education Crop Science Environmental and choose a major based on their Sciences Accounting Industrial Engineering Technology Agricultural Engineering1 Ecological Engineering academic interests and abilities. Business (See Management) Organizational Leadership Biological Engineering1 Environmental and Natural Professional programs such Economics (School of Management) Supply Chain Management Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering1 College of Liberal as medical, dental and law Finance Resources Engineering1 Industrial Engineering Arts Majors schools accept students from all Human Resources (See Management undergraduate majors. Students Entomology (See Insect Biology) Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies Advertising (See Public Relations and College of Science or Organizational Leadership) may consult with the Purdue Environmental and Natural Materials Engineering Strategic Communication)2 Actuarial Science 1 Industrial Management Center for Career Opportunities for Resources Engineering Mechanical Engineering Anthropology Atmospheric Science/Meteorology International Business Pre-Professional Advising, Environmental Studies (Pre) Multidisciplinary Engineering Creative Writing Biochemistry (Biology) purdue. (see Management) , for more Farm Management Nuclear Engineering Criminal Justice (See Law and Society) Biochemistry (Chemistry) edu/preprofessional Management information. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Undecided within Engineering Economics (College of Liberal Arts) Biology Marketing 4 Preveterinary medicine students Food Science English Biology Education Strategy and Organizational choose a wide variety of Purdue Forestry English Education Cell, Molecular, and Exploratory Studies Management majors, but many opt to begin in the Horticulture (multiple concentrations) History Developmental Biology Exploratory Studies Supply Chain, Information preveterinary program in the College Insect Biology Journalism (See Mass Communication) Chemistry (for Undecided Students) and Analytics of Agriculture or a life science major Landscape Architecture Law and Society Chemistry — American in the College of Science. Meteorology (See Applied Meteorology Philosophy Chemical Society 5 Apply to "computer science" in the and Climatology or Atmospheric College of Health and Political Science College of Pharmacy Chemistry Education College of Science. Science/Meteorology) Human Sciences Professional Writing Pharmaceutical Sciences Computer Science Natural Resources and Environmental Sociology Pre-Doctor of Pharmacy Computational Science and 1 5 Science (multiple concentrations) Consumer Science Women’s Studies Engineering Plant Genetics, Breeding, and Financial Counseling and Planning Computer Graphics and Biotechnology Polytechnic Institute 5 Retail Management Visualization Plant Science Brian Lamb School of Communication Database and Information Systems5 4 Selling and Sales Management Aviation Technology Preveterinary Medicine Corporate Communication2 Foundations of Computer Science5 Sales and Marketing General Communication2 Aeronautical Engineering Technology Machine Intelligence5 Soil and Water Sciences Health and Kinesiology Human Relations2 Aerospace Financial Analysis Programming languages5 DID YOU KNOW? 2 Airline Management and Operations 5 Sustainable Biomaterials — Applied Exercise and Health Mass Communication Security Airport Management and Operations 5 Process and Product Design Athletic Training Public Relations and Strategic Software Engineering You can pair any 2 Aviation Management 5 Sustainable Food and Movement and Sport Sciences Communication Systems Programming Professional Flight major with a Farming Systems Public Health Earth/Space Science Education Turf Science and Management Unmanned Aerial Systems Ecology, Evolution, and Certificate in Wildlife Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Environmental Sciences Health Sciences Visual and Performing Arts Entrepreneurship Zoology (See Wildlife) Computer and Information Technology Environmental Geosciences Environmental Health Science Acting Genetic Biology Computer and Information and Innovation. Medical Laboratory Sciences Art History Geology and Geophysics College of Education Technology Occupational Health Science Design and Production Health and Disease Network Engineering Technology Elementary Education Radiological Health Science Fine Arts Mathematics Systems Analysis and Design General Education: Curriculum and Health Sciences Preprofessional Industrial (Consumer Product) Design Mathematics Education EXPLORATORY Instruction (non-licensure) Interior (Space Planning) Design Microbiology STUDIES General Education: Educational Music (minor only) Computer Graphics Technology Neurobiology and Physiology Studies (non-licensure) Hospitality and Tourism Management WIth Exploratory Photography and Related Media Animation Physics Learning Sciences in Educational Hospitality and Tourism Management Sound for the Performing Arts Building Information Modeling Physics Education Studies, you get Studies (non-licensure) Studio Arts and Technology Planetary Sciences Social Studies Education Effects Technical Direction plenty of guidance Human Development and Family Studies Theatre Game Studies Statistics — Applied Statistics Special Education: Dual Licensure in Theatre Design and Production Statistics with Mathematics Option Developmental and Family Science Human Centered Design and to explore your Elementary Education and Special Visual Arts Education Early Childhood Education and Development Education — Mild Intervention Visual Communication Design options and Exceptional Needs Virtual Product Integration Special Education: Mild and Intense interests before Intervention P-12 Family and Consumer Visual Effects Compositing Special Education: Mild Sciences Education Web Programming and Design selecting a Purdue Intervention P-12 Human Services major.

LEARN MORE. For the most updated list of majors, minors, descriptions, plans of study, sample careers and contact information, visit www.purdue.edu/majors.

14 PURDUE PURDUE 15 ROAD TRIP We know — sometimes you just need to get away. Luckily for Purdue students, two big cities are within a OUR CORNER OF THE WORLD short drive or train ride. WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA — HOME OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY While there’s a lot to do in and around campus, big city lights are just a short drive or train ride away. In just 60 minutes, 2 HRS. CHICAGO 60 MIN. INDIANAPOLIS you can be in Indianapolis, the state’s capital. And in two 122 MILES (196 KILOMETERS) FROM PURDUE 65 MILES (105 KILOMETERS) FROM PURDUE BE AN URBANITE GO PRO hours, you can be in Chicago — home to major corporations, The third-largest city in the U.S., and the largest in Catch the next level of action at a pro sports game. the Midwest, Chicago is home to major corporations, The Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts have a world-class arts scene, da Bulls, da Bears, and hot huge followings here. a world-class arts scene and pro sports teams. dogs topped with pickles and peppers. HIT THE TRAIL www.homeofpurdue.com SEEK THE SHORE The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a pedestrian and There’s tons to do in Chicago, but some of the bike path that connects the six downtown cultural most exciting things sit right on the shores of Lake districts — Fountain Square, Indiana Avenue, Michigan, including Navy Pier, the Field Museum, Market East, Massachusetts Avenue, the Canal and Chicago, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute, Grant Park White River State Park, and the Wholesale District. Illinois and Millennium Park. Pedal or walk your way among museums, restaurants and shops.

WEST LAFAYETTE PURDUE UNIVERSITY CHICAGO Indianapolis, INDIANAPOLIS SMALL Indiana TOWN, 3RD 14TH LUMOSITYBIG RANKED BRAINS WEST LAFAYETTE LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S. THE 3RD SMARTEST CITY IN THE U.S. LARGEST CITY IN THE U.S.

LONG-DISTANCE ROAD TRIPS (FROM PURDUE) Seattle,  NEW YORK 761 MILES (1,224 KILOMETERS) DENVER 1,089 M (1,752 K) Washington ‚ WASHINGTON, D.C. 634 M (1,020 K) † LOS ANGELES 2,097 M (3,374 K) ƒ MIAMI 1,260 M (2,027 K) ‡ SAN FRANCISCO 2,234 M (3,595 K) „ DALLAS 927 M (1,491 K) ˆ SEATTLE 2,167 M (3,487 K)

New York, San Francisco, New York California Denver, Colorado Washington, D.C. 174,000 POPULATION OF Los Angeles, California GREATER LAFAYETTE

PRICE TO Dallas, Texas CATCHON THE CITYBUS A RIDE FOR STUDENTS APPROXIMATE

Miami, TO WALK TIMEFROM ONE IN CORNER MINUTES Florida OF20 CAMPUS TO THE OTHER

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