Engineering (First-Year)
Kick off your engineering future with our first-year engineering program — your launchpad to endless possibilities. Explore specialties, build a solid foundation and discover what drives you, from rockets to smart cities, before choosing your degree program in year two.
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Applying to Engineering in West Lafayette
To study engineering in West Lafayette, you will apply to the first-year engineering program. All engineering students in West Lafayette build a foundation for success by completing core first-year engineering curriculum before transitioning to a specialty major in the second year. Core curriculum includes courses in math, chemistry, physics, computer programming and communication skills, as well as introductory engineering coursework that explores career options to help you identify which specialty major is the right fit.
The priority application deadline for first-year engineering is Nov. 1. Applications received after Nov. 1 for this competitive major will be evaluated based on available space.
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College of Engineering
Explore nearly 20 majors in one of the best engineering schools in the country for academics and career preparation.
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Office of Future Engineers
(765) 494-3975
future-engineers@purdue.edu
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Ready to take the next step? Apply to begin your journey at Purdue in engineering.
Transfer to Engineering (First-Year)
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
Program availability: Closed to transfers
