How to Apply

Transcripts

Upload a copy of transcripts for every institution of higher education attended (if you have them). Original transcripts will need to be requested. Electronic transcripts should be sent to gradadm@purdue.edu 

Paper transcripts should be sent to: 
         Purdue University Graduate School Admissions
         155 S. Grant Street
         Young Hall, Room 170
         West Lafayette, IN 47909

Letters of Recommendations

Unless otherwise stated all degrees require 3 letters of recommendation.  Please have the names and email addresses of your recommenders ready.  Instructions will be emailed to your recommenders on how to upload the letters directly to your application.

Statement of Purpose

All programs require a 300 – 500 word essay describing your educational and career goals.  It is good to articulate how you think the program you are applying will help you obtain your goals.

Resume

A current resume can be uploaded so you only need to put the most current employer into the system.

Standardized Test Scores

English Proficiency

International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency.
The Graduate School accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores for admission. Note: If you have not done so already, request that ETS send your scores electronically to the Graduate School using the appropriate code.

Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review

All programs that lead to initial or an additional licensure in the state of Indiana need to have the Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review before the application is complete.  This process can take 4 – 6 weeks.  Please do this at the same time you submit your application.  Programs have varying deadlines,  please be sure to consult each programs deadline.

Standardized Test Scores

Online degree programs do not require standardized exams.   Many residential and hybrid graduate programs can require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If you have not done so already, request that ETS send your scores electronically to the Graduate School using the appropriate code for the campus to which you are applying. Please check with onlineadmissions@purdue.edu if you have questions.

Non-Refundable Application Fee

All degree programs require an application fee.  Non-degree or licensure programs do not require an application fee.  Please have your credit card available.