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HELPFUL RESOURCES

Keep these numbers handy in the event you need to direct your student to the services offered by the following departments.

PARENT & FAMILY CONNECTIONS (765) 496-0524 www.purdue.edu/parentandfamily parents@purdue.edu Purdue University Parent & Family Connections engages parents as partners in student success by helping parents and families understand the goals of the University community, serving as a central point of contact, and creating positive long-term relationships between parents, families, and the University.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER (ASC) (765) 494-4700 www.purdue.edu/asc Students can visit the ASC for free academic consultations (one-on-one strategy development), study strategy workshops, Peer Success Coaching, and referrals to academic resources like Supplemental Instruction (SI). The ASC is located in Wiley Residence Hall, Room C215.

BURSAR OFFICE (765) 494-7570 www.purdue.edu/bursar askbursar@purdue.edu The office provides financial information related to student accounts such as invoicing and payments for tuition, fees, and housing. It also processes financial aid refunds.

CENTER FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (CCO) (765) 494-3981 www.cco.purdue.edu askcco@purdue.edu CCO provides career services to all Purdue students and alumni.

Pre-Professional Advising

(765) 494-3981 www.purdue.edu/preprofessional preprofessional@purdue.edu Pre-Professional Advising in the Center for Career Opportunities supports students and alumni pursuing careers in healthcare and law. Advisors provide specialized assistance to help students explore career options, prepare the appropriate credentials for their field, and apply for professional programs.

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) (765) 494-6995 www.purdue.edu/caps CAPS is the mental health unit for the campus, and is available to help students who feel chronically stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, or are in a mental health crisis. An interactive self-help therapy tool called WellTrack was added in fall 2018. There students can track their mood, learn new ways to cope and relax, and check out new resources.

DEAN OF STUDENTS, OFFICE OF THE (ODOS) (765) 494-1747 www.purdue.edu/odos The Office of the Dean of Students advocates for student issues, needs, and concerns. The ODOS responds to emergency and crisis situations affecting students and represents the University to various constituencies.

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND WELLNESS (765) 494-3109 www.purdue.edu/recwell Enhancing the quality of life on campus is the business of the Department of Recreation and Wellness. They provide intentional recreation and co-curricular experiences for student employees and participants that promote lifelong learning and appreciation for a healthy lifestyle.

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (Services for students with disabilities) (765) 494-1247 www.purdue.edu/drc Academic adjustments and services for students with short-term and chronic disabilities are provided through the Disability Resource Center (DRC).

DIVERSITY RESOURCE OFFICE (DRO) (765) 494-7307 www.purdue.edu/dro dro@purdue.edu The mission of the Diversity Resource Office is to encourage, develop, administer, and assess programs and activities that foster a climate within Purdue that celebrates the diversity of all members of our University community.

DIVISION OF FINANCIAL AID (DFA) (765) 494-5050 www.purdue.edu/dfa Planning for the cost and finding the right financial fit is a vital part of attaining a college education. The Purdue University Division of Financial Aid (DFA) is here to help students explore their aid options at any time during their Purdue career.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ITaP) Help Desk (765) 494-4000 www.itap.purdue.edu itap@purdue.edu ITaP provides many computing services to students, including Purdue network accounts, wireless access, internet, email, student computer labs, and printing stations throughout campus.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS, OFFICE OF (ISS) (765) 494-5770 www.iss.purdue.edu iss@purdue.edu ISS provides services in the following areas: international undergraduate admissions; international credit evaluation; immigration advising, including employment authorization and travel endorsements for returning to Purdue after departing the United States; and orientation programs, advising/counseling, cultural and social programs, and cross-cultural training.

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (LPDI) (765) 496-2450 www.purdue.edu/leadership The Leadership & Professional Development Initiative (LPDI) is a campus-wide framework for intentionally developing students’ leadership and professional development knowledge and skills.

LIBRARIES (765) 494-2900 www.lib.purdue.edu The Purdue University Libraries system on the West Lafayette campus includes six subjectoriented libraries, the Hicks Undergraduate Library, and the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center. The libraries have more than 220 staff, including 90 faculty and professionals. The campus library system includes 3,876,830 printed volumes and electronic books; 164,663 electronic and print journals; and government documents and microforms in excess of 377,000 and 86,000, respectively. To complement our online collections, the Purdue Libraries houses 628,452 volumes in closed stacks that can be requested by individuals for next-day delivery. In addition, any item held in the Big Ten Academic Alliance libraries can be requested directly and typically arrives within a few days. The Ask a Librarian service offers chat help with library resources atlib.purdue.edu/askalib.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY PHARMACY (765) 494-1374 www.purdue.edu/rx The Purdue University Pharmacy is located in Room 118 of the Robert E. Heine Pharmacy Building — next to the Purdue University Student Health (PUSH) Center — so your student doesn’t even need to leave campus. Plus, private patient counseling is available with all prescriptions. The Purdue Pharmacy also offers a variety of non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

PURDUE WRITING LAB owl.purdue.edu The Writing Lab offers free one-on-one consultations to any Purdue student working on any writing project, in any stage of the writing process. The Purdue Online Writing Lab offers global support through online reference materials and services.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (SAO) (765) 494-1231 www.purdue.edu/sao sao@purdue.edu Nearly 1,000 recognized organizations reflect the varied interests of Purdue students.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT (765) 496-6557 www.purdue.edu/studentemployment Purdue provides a vast number of on-campus employment opportunities for students. Campus jobs offer flexible work schedules and equip students with valuable job skills that can be applied across every discipline.

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER, PURDUE UNIVERSITY (PUSH) (765) 494-1700 www.purdue.edu/push The Purdue University Student Health Center (PUSH) provides medical care through a highquality outpatient facility staffed by licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (SI) www.purdue.edu/asc/si The Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program offers weekly, peer-led study sessions for traditionally challenging courses at Purdue. Attending SI sessions is a great way for students to study with classmates on an on-going basis (rather than panicking before an exam). SI sessions facilitate collaborative learning and critical thinking specific to the course students are enrolled in. They also help students develop transferrable study skills and an academic support community. SI is free and no registration is required.

STUDENT SAFETY ON CAMPUS IS TOP PRIORITY Your student’s safety is one of our main goals. Purdue makes every effort to provide a safe environment, and yet a college campus is a reflection of society, where crimes do occur. Student awareness and common sense help to prevent crime or injury. Assistance is readily available if your student is concerned about his or her safety.

Purdue University Police Department

911 (emergency) (765) 494-8221 (non-emergency) www.purdue.edu/police

Purdue University Fire Department

911 (emergency) (765) 494-6919 (non-emergency) www.purdue.edu/fire

These departments promote safety and security on campus with the following programs: • Safe Walk Program • Laptop and bicycle registration

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES No family wants to think about the trauma of harassment, bias, or sexual assault. It’s crucial, however, to be aware of assistance that is in place to support your family and your student if needed. Besides the areas listed in the resources directory, the following areas are able to assist.

Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE)

(765) 495-CARE (2273) www.purdue.edu/odos/care

Crisis Hotline

(765) 495-HELP (4357) Open 24/7/365

Title IX

www.purdue.edu/titleix

WEST LAFAYETTE AREA RESOURCES

Chauncey Square Apartments

102 N Chauncey Ave, Ste F West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 743-8000 www.chaunceysquare.com

City Bus

(765) 742-7433 www.gocitybus.com

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette

313 N 5th St, Lafayette, IN 47901 (765) 423-7529 www.lafayettecivic.org

Hilton Garden Inn Wabash Landing

356 E State St West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 743-2100 www.westlafayette.stayhgi.com

Information Technology at Purdue

610 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN, 47907 765-494-4600 www.itap.purdue.edu

Lafayette and West Lafayette CVB

301 Frontage Road Lafayette, IN 47905 (800) 872-6648 www.homeofpurdue.com

Puccini’s Smiling Teeth Pizza & Pasta

300 Brown St West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 746-5000 PuccinisSmilingTeeth.com

Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU)

1551 Win Hentschel Blvd West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 497-8846 www.purduefed.com

The Purdue Memorial Union

Smalley Center 1225 Third St West Lafayette, IN 47906 (764) 494-8900 www.union.purdue.edu

Tippecanoe County Health Department

20 N 3rd St, Lafayette, IN 47901 (765) 423-9221 www.tippecanoe.in.gov/270/Health-Department

Purdue Off Campus Housing

Schleman Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-496-1841 www.purdue.edu/odos/offcampus offcampushousing@purdue.edu

Purdue Team Store

Ross-Ade Stadium 350 Victory Lane West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-496-1737 www.purdueteamstore.com

Purdue University Residences

Smalley Center 1225 Third Street West Lafayette, IN 47906 (765) 494-1000 www.housing.purdue.edu

Regions Bank Downtown Lafayette

720 Nortwestern Ave, Suite 7 West Lafayette, IN 47906 (800) 734-4667 www.regions.com

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EDITED BY Diane Schwemm

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