Beyond the Classroom

Your student will have countless learning opportunities inside the classroom. However, some of the most rewarding college experiences will happen outside the classroom.

Purdue offers a variety of opportunities for students seeking to turn intellectual curiosity into hands-on experience. These co-curricular activities allow students to connect with other people as they pursue their education.

Student Activities and Organizations

purdue.edu/sao By getting involved outside of the classroom, students gain skills that will benefit them in college and throughout their lives — communication, time management, organization, teamwork, conflict management, leadership, and more. Student Activities and Organizations (SAO) oversees more than 900 student clubs. With so many student organizations, there is something for everyone. What will your student do? They can begin exploring now at boilerink.purdue.edu!

Study Abroad

purdue.edu/IPPU/SA/Outbound/parents Purdue values the benefits that come from an international experience. We offer one of the most comprehensive and affordable portfolios of study abroad programs in the nation. Study abroad can be life-enriching, add academic uniqueness to a student’s resume, and enhance career potential.

In 2016–2017, Purdue students took part in nearly 2,400 study abroad experiences. The University offers both short-term and long-term programs with varied course options that help students complete major, minor, or general education requirements. To ensure opportunities are affordable to all Boilermakers, Purdue has allotted two million dollars this year specifically for study abroad scholarships. Over ten million has been awarded to Boilers going abroad in the last five years. Where will Purdue take your Boiler?

Student Employment

purdue.edu/studentemployment Whether it is through federal work-study or just earning extra spending money, there are numerous student employment opportunities on campus. Studies have shown students who work 8–12 hours per week actually improve their academic performance by learning how to manage their time and establish priorities. Campus work opportunities are great because of the location and flexibility to work around class schedules.

Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)

www.cco.purdue.edu Purdue’s size is one of its strengths. Students have extraordinary opportunities to customize their education and career development activities based on individual interests and goals. For this reason, CCO encourages students to initiate a relationship with them freshman year, when they are planning coursework, deciding which clubs to join, and developing strategies for internships and other work experiences.

Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)

purdue.edu/undergrad-research Purdue undergraduate researchers work closely with faculty and staff mentors on cutting-edge research, creative endeavors, and scholarly projects. Students deepen their critical thinking skills, improve their ability to communicate, and strengthen their disciplinary knowledge — benefits that last well into their professional careers. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) works to increase research partnerships between students and mentors, offers annual scholarships, provides travel funding, and hosts the annual research conference. Contact the OUR about numerous opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects across all disciplines during the academic year and throughout the summer session — both at Purdue and around the world.