Reentry Students
You’re classified as a reentry student if you meet one of the following descriptions:
- You plan to be away for three or more consecutive semesters, including summer.
- You completed a bachelor’s degree at Purdue West Lafayette and want to pursue an additional undergraduate degree or take undergraduate courses as a non-degree student.
If you’re returning to Purdue and haven’t been away for more than three consecutive semesters, contact your academic advisor to discuss course registration.
To reenter Purdue in a major you weren’t enrolled in previously, you will need to meet the Change of Degree Objective (CODO) requirements for the major you want.
If you have a Purdue bachelor’s degree and want to apply for a teacher licensure program, contact the Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure (OPPL) before applying. They will complete the required transcript evaluation and advise you on the appropriate teacher licensure major to select. Contact OPPL at 765-494-2345 or licensure@purdue.edu.
Reentry Student Requirements
- Complete the Purdue application and provide all necessary documents the term immediately before the one in which you plan to return, but no later than the Monday before classes start. There is no application fee for reentry students.
- Provide official transcripts for courses completed at another college or university after leaving Purdue.
Additional Information
If you have holds on your Purdue account, you will not be admitted until the holds are resolved. Contact the office associated with your hold type. Once you’re admitted, check out the next steps for admitted students.