Counselor Update - Need to Know
WHAT'S NEW
We've launched our first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis! Purdue University in Indianapolis extends Purdue’s mission and impact with a first-of-its-kind Hard-Tech Corridor, stretching between Indianapolis and West Lafayette. Strong industry partnerships, hands-on learning opportunities and direct entry to engineering programs, prepare career-ready students for the jobs of tomorrow.
In 2025, the Mitch Daniels School of Business is joining the colleges of Engineering, Science and the Polytechnic Institute in Indianapolis! With the Integrated Business and Engineering major, students will learn at the intersection of business and technology with the celebrated Daniels School's tech-focused, data-driven, and STEM-infused curriculum.
For a complete list of majors offered in Indianapolis, visit Purdue Indy's undergraduate majors page.
Key information regarding Purdue's undergraduate application
- There is not a separate application for Purdue University West Lafayette or Purdue University in Indianapolis. When students select Purdue University via the Common Application, the opportunity to apply to either or both locations is embedded in the process. Students will select a primary location, Purdue University West Lafayette or Purdue University in Indianapolis, as well as their primary major. They will also have the option to select an alternate location and major on the application.
Not all majors will be available at both locations, and students should select an alternate choice only if they are truly interested in the program. Changing majors or locations is never guaranteed; some programs can be very competitive. Prospective students can expect the same admissions standards for both locations.
- Purdue University is "Test Expected," meaning we expect applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. Recognizing that in some exceptional cases, applicants may not have been able to take a test, we allow submission of applications in those cases via the Common App. In 2024, 76.3% of applicants submitted a test score. Of those who received an offer of admission, 92.9% provided a test score. Please encourage your students to submit their scores!
- Duolingo will be counted for English proficiency: Purdue accepts the Duolingo English Proficiency test as proof of English proficiency. The submission of DET subscores along with the overall result must be submitted to: Purdue University Undergraduate Admissions.
APPLICATION DEADLINES, RELEASE DATES
Below is a list of application and scholarship deadlines and dates to share with your students.
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November 1: Early Action Application Deadline
- Application deadline for university-wide merit scholarship consideration
- Application deadline for the John Martinson Honors College consideration
- Priority deadline for engineering, computer science, professional flight technology, nursing and veterinary nursing
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December 1: FAFSA Goes Live
- FAFSA opens for student applications
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January 15: Early Action Decision Release and Regular Decision Deadline
- Students who applied by the Early Action Application Deadline (Nov. 1) will receive their admissions decisions on this day at 5:00 p.m.
- Regular Application Deadline for students to receive their decision by March 31
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February 2: Departmental Scholarships
- Deadline to submit the Departmental Scholarship Application (for students who want to be considered for scholarships awarded by their academic college)
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March 31: Regular Decision Release
- Students who applied by the Regular Decision Deadline (Jan. 15) or were "deferred" in Early Action will receive their admissions decisions no later than this date
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April 15: Learning Community and FAFSA Deadline
- Priority housing deadline to apply for a learning community in University Residences
- Priority filing date to submit a FAFSA
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May 1: Admission Offer
- Deadline for applicants to accept offer of admission for fall semester by submitting deposit
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May 5: Housing Contract and Honors College Admission Deadline
- Deadline for students to sign their University Residences housing contract
- Deadline for students to accept offer into the Honors College
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Counselor Resource Toolkit
Purdue wants to equip you with the quick reference tools you need to support your students. Feel free to use these tools and language to describe them to share with your student populations.
Purdue has more than 200+ majors - filter by college or interest area to explore how you can pursue your passion!
Applying to college and keeping track of timelines may feel overwhelming, be aware of Purdue's deadlines with this easy reference.
Stay informed on what criteria your students need to meet in order to be academically prepared to apply to their desired academic program here at Purdue!
Looking to find what scholarship opportunities your students may have as an incoming freshman at Purdue? Check out this list of freshman-specific scholarships Purdue has to offer.
For a more general look at the average enrollment statistics and demographics for the current freshman class, check out the Purdue Profile!
Get a breakdown of Purdue's overall demographic and enrollment statistics by taking a look at our Student Enrollment page.
Use Slate.org to check a student's application status and admissions decision. Simply create an account and search for your student's name to learn more.
