What are All the Purdue Acronyms?
PUID? PSEF? WiE? Engineers seem to love to use acronyms for everything, even here at Purdue. The use of so many acronyms can often be overwhelming, especially if one is new to engineering. If you were unsure what an acronym meant, you have come to the right page. This page will have many of the common acronyms used at Purdue grouped by categories, such as engineering discipline, clubs, and general Purdue acronyms. Many websites listed near the acronym can provide you with more information, as this is only a brief list of the most common acronyms. For the best use of this page, I recommend you use Ctrl + F or Command + F to quickly find the acronym you are looking for. General Purdue Acronyms: PUID (Purdue University ID): This is a 8-digit number that can be found on your Student ID Card. Sometimes, you may be asked for a 9-digit or 10-digit PUID number. If this is the case, put the number 0 in front of your 8-digit ID number so that your ID becomes 9 or 10 digits. (Ex: 0012345678) CRF ...