Purdue University requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.
If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Purdue University accepts transfer credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Purdue University does not offer classes during the summer.
NOTE: Around 84% of students who start college at Purdue University complete all the credits required within six years.
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Academic Options | Yes | No | Note |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | – | – |
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | – | – |
AP Credit Accepted | – | X | – |
IB Credits Accepted | – | X | – |
Summer Classes Available | – | – | – |
New Student Orientation | √ | – | – |
Reminder: Purdue University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Purdue University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.
Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.
Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Purdue University.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | Yes |
Math | Yes |
Science | Yes |
Computer | Yes |
Reminder: Check with Purdue University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Purdue University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Purdue University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Purdue University false.Purdue University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.
NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.
✅ Purdue University offers services for students with disabilities.
Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.
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🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Purdue University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Purdue University.
🟨 Purdue University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.
The main library on campus is the Purdue University Libraries and there are 9 other libraries on campus.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Purdue offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in engineering
•3-2 dual degree program in forestry
•3-2 dual degree program in business administration
•3-2 dual degree program in social work
•Pharmacy
What is ROTC?
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.
Does Purdue University have any ROTC programs?
Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.
Purdue University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.
Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Purdue University include:
•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus
•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus
•an Air Force branch unit on campus
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