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Choosing Your Engineering Major

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With so many engineering programs at Purdue it can be hard to decide which one to pursue when you enroll here. To make it easier here is a short guide and explanation of what pursuing a degree in engineering at Purdue will look like: Purdue is home to 14 engineering programs and it is hard to go wrong with any of them when they all rank in the top 30 of all the programs in the US. Thankfully though, you will not have to make a decision on your major until your second year at Purdue. Every engineering student will take generally the same classes in their first year through the First Year Engineering Program (FYE). FYE classes teach very broad skills that are useful to all engineers, while periodically showcasing how those skills would be used in the engineering programs students move on to. These classes are a great way to explore your interests and learn more about engineering programs you have never considered before.  Over your first year at Purdue, you will have numerous opportu...
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My Admissions Process: Deferred, Waitlisted, Admitted

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May 1st of my senior year, I wasn’t wearing a Purdue shirt. Instead, I was representing another Big 10 school because I wasn’t committed—or even admitted—to Purdue. That morning, I was doing a last-minute review for my AP Chemistry exam when I decided to scroll through my phone. Given that it was Decision Day and Purdue was my dream school, I checked my admissions portal one last time to reread my waitlist decision letter. But this time, there was an update: I had been admitted to Purdue’s First-Year Engineering program after being deferred and then waitlisted. I was ecstatic! Later that day, after finishing my AP Chemistry exam, I officially committed to Purdue. The first time I toured Purdue, it was a cold and rainy day in West Lafayette, and to be honest, I didn’t love it. At the time, I had considered studying engineering but wasn’t entirely sure. In the spring of my junior year, my mom found an event hosted by Purdue’s Women in Engineering Program called "Exploring Engineerin...
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Purdue Pete's Favorite Bites: Coffee and Food Options on Campus

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Purdue University's campus offers a variety of food and coffee spots that fuel students for classes, social gatherings, study sessions, and more. If you want a quick coffee, hearty meal, or a grab-and-go, Purdue has something to offer for everyone. Here's a look at some of the best dining and coffee options on campus. This blog will mostly discuss the variety of food options on campus, but here is a link to the Purdue Dining webpage to learn more about specific meal plans and offerings:  https://dining.purdue.edu/ResidentialDining/mealplans/index.html Dining Halls Purdue's dining halls provide students with a diverse range of meal options, catering to different dietary needs and preferences. Students can use meal swipes to get into the dining halls and it is buffet style dining. Some of the most popular dining halls include: Windsor Dining Court Hillenbrand Earhart Ford Dining Court Wiley Earhart Dining Hall My personal favorite spot to eat is the Ford Dining Court. It offe...
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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Purdue

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It is that time of year when students tour the colleges they are interested in. When visiting Purdue for the day, there are many things you can do to fully capture what campus life is like and what Purdue engineering is all about. Here are some recommendations to make the most of your time in West Lafayette. Check Out the Engineering Buildings There are numerous engineering buildings on Purdue's campus. During my time at Purdue, I have had classes in almost all of them. These buildings serve as common gathering spots for engineering students and provide valuable resources and study spaces. Even if you never have a class in these buildings, you can find many resources for engineers and study spots there. Dudley Hall I strongly recommend visiting Dudley Hall. This building houses Purdue’s First-Year Engineering Program (FYE). First-year students take their introductory engineering courses and meet with their advisors here. Dudley Hall is also home to the Office of Future Engineers, a...
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