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College of Agriculture Spring Start

As a student admitted for the spring term through the College of Agriculture's Spring Start program, below are your next steps to accept your offer and enroll at Purdue. Click on each step for more details.


Student Career Account 

To activate your student career account, log in to your application portal. There, you will find a button to activate your account. Click the button and follow the prompts to set up your password.

Once you’ve completed the process, you can use your login information to access the myPurdue portal. This portal is where you will conduct all your business with the university from now on, including accepting your offer and viewing your financial aid notification. So, bookmark it, log in and get familiar with it!

If you encounter problems activating your Purdue career account, self-help and support are available through the Purdue IT Service Desk at 765-494-4000. The service desk is available 24/7.

Purdue Email

When you set up your student career account, you’ll also set up your @purdue.edu email account. We’ll send important information to this address, so get in the habit of checking this inbox regularly.

The first time you log in to your email, you'll be prompted to set up Microsoft's Multi-Factor Authentication, a tool Purdue uses to protect users by requiring a second form of authentication and a password when signing into Office 365 applications. Authentication options include text messages, an audio phone call or the Microsoft Authenticator app. When you set up the authentication method, sign up with a device you plan to use on campus. If you need to change your device or want to learn more, review the FAQ's.

Additionally, we recommend not forwarding your @purdue.edu email to your personal email. Emails from important Purdue offices may get caught in your personal email spam filters.

Explore and sign up for our Admitted Student Visit Opportunities to see what life at Purdue is all about! We also offer information sessions and virtual opportunities for those that can't make it to campus.
Now that you are admitted, be sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for financial aid. The FAFSA automatically considers you for all types of need-based financial aid.
  • To apply for scholarships, visit Scholarship Universe, located in your application portal. Scholarship Universe can be used to find and apply for college-level and private scholarships.
  • Check out Purdue's Tuition Calculator, designed to help families plan for educational costs. By entering personal financial information, you can receive a financial aid package estimate that includes an estimated "net price" figure (estimated costs of attendance minus your anticipated need-based scholarship and grant aid).
  • Please note, in general, international undergraduate students are not eligible for financial aid and scholarships.

University Residences provide on-campus housing options for students. Visit the housing website for information available options, contracts, and answers to frequently asked questions. The spring housing application will become available closer to your start term.

Additionally, Purdue students have a variety of housing options available both on- and off-campus freshman year and beyond.

Accept your admission offer no later than May 1, 11:59 PM ET. A nonrefundable $500 deposit will be required to accept your offer. The deposit will be applied toward first-semester fees and the housing contract fee (if you contract with University Residences).

You will accept your offer in the New Student Task List in your myPurdue portal. Once you've accepted your offer, you will continue to access your New Student Task List to view announcements and check off tasks to ensure a smooth transition to Purdue.

Purdue's Orientation Programs help introduce and connect all new undergraduate students for their university experience. Students admitted to the spring semester will complete orientation starting in the fall through the following programs.

Advising

In mid-May, your College of Agriculture academic advisor will contact you using your @purdue.edu email address to schedule your first virtual meeting. This meeting is a great time to discuss your career goals, tips on preparing for spring start, your potential summer/fall plans and transferable coursework. If you have not received an email from your academic advisor by the end of May, please reach out to purdueag@purdue.edu.

Note: If you plan to take college courses after your high school graduation and prior to starting at Purdue in the spring, you cannot complete more than 11 credit hours. If you complete 12 or more credit hours, you will no longer be eligible for the College of Agriculture Spring Start Program.

Purdue 101

Purdue 101 is step one in transitioning to Purdue. Purdue 101 is our required online orientation program for all incoming students that must be completed through Purdue's learning management system, BrightspacePurdue 101 guides students through campus resources and provides information on the course planning process to help you make a strong start at Purdue! You can complete the online module at any pace, but you must complete it before you can register for classes. Students are automatically enrolled in Purdue 101 and will receive an email notification once the Purdue 101 module is ready to complete.

Boiler Cold Rush

Boiler Cold Rush is Purdue's welcome weekend orientation program for new undergraduate students admitted for the spring term. We encourage all incoming spring students to attend. Boiler Cold Rush takes place the weekend before spring classes begin, and you’ll learn need-to-know information about university resources, campus culture, and Purdue traditions. It’s also a great chance to make lasting friendships and learn how to be a successful Boilermaker.

Fee statements will be sent to your @purdue.edu email address and accessible through myPurdue in July. No paper fee statements will be mailed.

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