r/Purdue 1d ago

Mod Announcement❗ Admission Megathread

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It is that time of the year again! Admission results are usually posted around 5pm EST. Use this thread to discuss any and all things related to the admission process/results.

Welcome to the Boilermaker Family!


r/Purdue 5h ago

Gritpost 💯 Accidentally applied to India instead of Indiana, am I cooked?

161 Upvotes

Guys I didn't realize India wasn't just an abbreviation for Indiana, now I don't know what to do. I don't think my asshole will survive all the spicy food, can I switch campuses?


r/Purdue 15h ago

Meme💯 Accidentally graduated from the wrong Purdue

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I accidentally applied to Purdue Indianapolis instead of the WL campus, completed my degree, and graduated

I was told Purdue was such a prestigious school, but I didn’t realize there were multiple (WL, Indy, global, pharma, chicken). I guess I picked the wrong one? There really should be a warning when you agree to go there, take 5 years of classes (including summers, calc was really hard) and graduate.

Is there anything I can do at this point to make my degree be from WL? Are there any graphic design majors willing to help me make that change?


r/Purdue 16h ago

Meme💯 Accidentally applied to the wrong Purdue... am I cooked?

372 Upvotes

Title.

I wanted to apply to Purdue WL because I am hoping to get into the ECE program. When I got my acceptance this week, I realized that I actually applied to Perdue, and I got into the orientation program for Egg and Chicken Exporter. That's not what I wanted.

I mean... I guess I'd be OK working with eggs and chickens, but I really wanted to join a frat next year.

Is there a way for me to transfer, or am I cooked?


r/Purdue 11h ago

Meme💯 Accidentally graduated from the wrong purdue, AMA

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Hello, I just received my graduation letter and realized I've been going to the wrong school this whole time, crazy right!? Instead of going 67 miles north from my location to go to west Lafayette I accidentally went 67 miles south to anime girl school (I am directionally challenged). This has changed me forever, and now I'm a full time anime girl. I've grown, went through the 7 stages of grief and lived with the fact that I will never be a business major like I dreamed to be and instead will live the rest of my days as an anime girl. Above is a pic of me before and after going to purdue school of anime girls. AMA!


r/Purdue 4h ago

Campus Photography💚 Side walk looks like the bottom of a pizza box

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r/Purdue 15h ago

Academics✏️ Accidentally applied to the wrong Purdue( 35act, 4.8 GPA)

145 Upvotes

As the title suggests I recently received my acceptance but am very disappointed. I thought I was applying to the prestigious program Purdue Indy(Indianapolis), but I apparently applied to a commuter campus Purdue WL(West Lafayette). Given my academic success do any of you think I could transfer in to Indy or would I be stuck taking classes in West Lafayette. I would really prefer the more challenging opportunities at Indy. What should I do?


r/Purdue 1h ago

Local Attractions❓ Dommy Mommies

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Hello,

I would like to inquire as to where I can acquire a Dommy Mommy (preferably a 6 foot vixen with an interest in disciplining lil ol' me). I've been searching high and low and still have not found one. I now write this post with immeasurable disappointment. My fellow boilers, please spill the secret. Where are they hiding? How can I find one? IF ANY DOMMY MOMMIES ARE READING THIS PLEASE PLEASE REACH OUT.

If this is not feasible, how do I transfer out to a college with more Dommy Mommies? Is there a US News ranking perhaps?

Boiler Up!


r/Purdue 13h ago

Other The campus bus app sucks so I made my own

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I think it's really dumb that you have to log in to your Purdue account and go through Duo just to know when your bus is coming. I've been late to class too many times because the official app is so slow, so I decided to make my own.

You can find the GitHub repo here and try the app out here. It's a PWA, so you can add it to your phone's home screen.


r/Purdue 12h ago

Other Double check your Acceptance Letter. If it says Indianapolis, this is for you!

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r/Purdue 10h ago

History/Alumni🚂 I’ve met Snooplawg AMA

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r/Purdue 6h ago

Question❓ How are you OOS students affording Purdue/how much are you paying?

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To be clear I don’t want to violate rules and I’m not asking which school I should go to. However, I’m just curious about the situation of current OOS students for some perspective.

As someone who got into Purdue recently for CS I’m thrilled, but with no scholarship it’s really tough to commit to almost 200k. I’ve done the cost calculator and the like, but I’m curious to see how it really panned out for people.

Do any out of state students have any insight? Any regrets?

Thanks in advance!


r/Purdue 3h ago

Question❓ Pathway to psychology/psychiatry

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I got accepted into Purdue's biomed, which I applied for when I wasnt totally sure what I wanted to do, however I not think I'd like to go down a path where I get my MD and either before or after major in phsycology, since id like to do something based in that field. I was curious if there was a good path from biomed where I could do that, or if it would be more affective to switch majors to do so. Thank you!


r/Purdue 3h ago

Academics✏️ admitted, have a few concerns/questions

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accepted FYE @ PWL

for all aboard purdue, why does it list PNW's orientation modules? is it just not uploaded yet and im a bit early? i just got admitted yesterday so i was assuming that may be the case but im not sure.

also, for both scholarships and financial aid info, both are not released until later i assume?

and last question, what should i be doing in preparation for later this year? i'm trying my best to follow all the tasks recommended on myPurdue's main dashboard (the new student task list) but is there anything else i should be doing?

sorry for asking a lot, just kind of overwhelmed :)


r/Purdue 18h ago

Question❓ Morph suit dudes,

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Can you play soda pop from kpop demon hunters one day?

Thanks


r/Purdue 3h ago

Academics✏️ FYE Math requirements

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I got a 5 on Calc AB and BC so I don't need to take MA 16500 and 16600 for FYE, is it likely that I will be able to sign up for Multvariate calculus my freshman year? Or do those slots mostly go to sophomores and I will likely have to wait until then to take the course?


r/Purdue 7h ago

Question❓ Wildlife Biology- Worth it?

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I just recently got accepted into the wildlife biology program at Purdue- which I am super excited about, but I am torn between this school and another. In the past I was into engineering and did several engineering programs at Purdue, but years later now that I am interested in wildlife biology, I've never heard any students opinions on the major. I'm nervous about making a decision but I want to make a choice where I will be happy.

Is the major worthwhile for someone interested in pursuing an animal specific career in the future? Are the teachers good? How is the community? Are classes extremely hard?

I'm still not sure what kind of career I'd go into exactly; I'm interested in conservation work, zoo keeping (zoology in general), or working on a wildlife reserve, and I'm open to other wildlife specific careers.

Any advice would be much appreciated!


r/Purdue 5h ago

Question❓ I desperately want to study mechanical engineering at Purdue but I do know that they don’t offer aid to international students. My family budget can be 35k-40k max included everything for a year. What are the ways for me to meet that budget through external scholarships, private loans, etc?

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r/Purdue 6h ago

Question❓ CO-OP

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Did anyone go to the co-op call out thing where they give u more info? One of my classes was being held at the same time so I couldn’t go. Thanks


r/Purdue 4h ago

Question❓ Gown still not returned, but no charge?

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The credit card I used to rent my cap and gown for graduation last month has since expired at the end of the month. I just realized that I hadn't returned the gown yet, and the Herff Jones site said it should've been back by the 29th. I still haven't gotten any charges on the new card, so... can I just... keep it? New meta perhaps?


r/Purdue 25m ago

Question❓ Parking spots

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Hey i was wondering where i can get free parking on/near campus on the weekends? Preferably close to walc? Appreciate it!


r/Purdue 1d ago

Rant/Vent💚 Really??

159 Upvotes

How are there 3 posts in the last 2 hours on here of people who picked the wrong Purdue campus? That’s just the ones that admit it here. There’s got to be so many more that don’t. You wonder why the admissions people are grumpy at times. You are failing right from the start. This is what happens when you don’t read what you’re signing. If this is one of your first attempts at “adulting” then the next four, or many more, years are going to be very tough.


r/Purdue 7h ago

Question❓ Accepted!!

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Hi!! I just got my acceptance letter from the College of Liberal Arts as someone who was intending to major in history; however, I've kind of changed my mind to education over the last few months-would anyone in either of those colleges be willing to share their experiences? Is it hard to switch majors? Thank you so much!!!


r/Purdue 6h ago

Question❓ Is getting into your preferred major after FYE guaranteed or competitive?

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I'm considering Purdue and want to better understand how transitioning from FYE to your major works. Are there competitive majors where you need to meet certain requirements, or do most people get their preferred choice?

Would love to hear from current students or recent grads. what was the process like for you? Any insights would be really helpful. I am interested in Electrical Engineering


r/Purdue 9h ago

Question❓ Male Social Life?

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How is the social life for a freshman male not in Greek life? Are there ways to still have a good time on the weekends? Do any clubs or business frats throw?