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Engineering the Transition: Purdue's Path to Your Major

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When you first get accepted into the engineering program at Purdue, you will be considered a first-year engineering (FYE) student. This is because Purdue offers the transition to major (T2M) process where after fulfilling the FYE requirements – program specific GPA, EAI, and completing all FYE classes, you will have the opportunity to select which top two disciplines of engineering you want to pursue for the rest of your undergraduate years at Purdue. Although this process may sound a bit nerve racking, I can assure you, considering that there are 16 engineering degree programs to choose from, this is an ideal process to help guide students in which program to pursue. At first, the Transition to Major (T2M) process was one of the more intimidating parts of my freshman year, but honestly, it’s not as daunting as it seems. I always knew I wanted to pursue Mechanical Engineering, but I feared that not meeting the requirements would result in a different path. Now looking back as a sophomo...
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Holiday Season & Quiet Week Coziness at Purdue

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December marks a busy time on Purdue’s campus – between the end of classes, finals preparation, travel logistics, and holiday celebrations, there is always something to do. Events and resources around campus help students balance seasonal festivities with academic obligations. Christmas Show Purdue’s Annual Christmas Show has been a popular tradition for over ninety years with singing, dancing, and decorated set pieces at Elliott Hall of Music. The show is hosted by Purdue Musical Organizations, which is composed of Purdue Bells (handbell choir), Purdue Heart and Soul (soprano, alto, tenor, bass choir), Purduettes (two soprano and two alto sections choir), Purdue University Choir (mixed voice choral), and Purdue Varsity Glee Club. Tickets go on sale in November; if you can’t make it in person, streaming is also available on the PMO website. Free Food A variety of individual colleges, academic and professional societies, Greek life, religious groups, and student organizations offer free...
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Why WiE Chose Purdue

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     Finding the right place to call home during your college years is an exciting yet challenging decision. It's about finding a place where you feel supported, inspired, and ready to grow. To help you in your search, I have gathered stories from current women engineering students about what made them decide to join the Purdue family. Haley First Year Engineering      I chose Purdue because of its amazing program that uplifts women in engineering and promotes diversity and positive change. I also love how big the Purdue campus is, offering the opportunity to join many different organizations and groups with fun activities, while still providing a close-knit community where I feel seen and valued. Another perk of Purdue engineering is that I don’t have to choose my major until the end of freshman year, giving me time to explore the different engineering disciplines and decide which one I truly want to pursue. Disha First Year Engineering     ...
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Thankful to be a Boilermaker

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Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. Being a student at Purdue University, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunities, experiences, and communities that have made my time here so far unforgettable. Here are just a few of the things that make Purdue so special and why I’m so thankful to call this place home. Learning Communities Starting college can be overwhelming, but Purdue’s learning communities make the transition so much easier. These groups connect students who share similar academic interests or hobbies, creating friendships and collaboration from the very beginning. Joining this helped me find my first circle of friends providing a sense of community when everything else felt so new. In the Women in Engineering Learning Community, I found a support system of peers who shared my passions and challenges. Having these connections gave me the confidence to get through my first year. Along with this, I had the opportunit...
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