welcome to All Aboard Purdue and Insect Biology!

All Aboard Purdue is the university’s required summer orientation program for new beginning and transfer students. More details about the four steps that are covered in the orientation process can be found on the Purdue Orientation Programs Timeline Page.

Spring Start students, please see the College of Agriculture Spring Start Admitted Student next steps for more information.

On this page you’ll find information, resources, and individuals who can answer your questions and help you (and your family) transition into college life.

We hope you find this page helpful!

BEFORE YOUR ADVISING MEETING

• Review Advising Letter and email requested info.
• Complete the Student information form (SIF)
• Complete all placement exams
• Submit all AP/Dual credit transcripts

KEY INFORMATION

Initial Advising Meeting Agenda
ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
Foreign Language Placement Test
Dual or transfer credit: Submitting official transcripts to Purdue
COM 114 (Public Speaking) Test Out Information

KEY OFFICES

Office of Summer and Winter Sessions (Early Start)
International Students & Scholars Office (includes pre-arrival information)
Disability Resources Center
Immunization Records and Requirements
Housing and Meal Plan Information
Twenty-First Century Scholars and Purdue Promise
HORIZONS Program
SPAN Plan Nontraditional Student Services
Veteran and Military Success Center

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Purdue Textbooks
Transfer credit course equivalency guide
Thomas Say Entomological Society  (Purdue Undergraduate Organization)
Tips for New Boilermakers
Insect Biologist Careers
Insect Biology Plan of Study
Insect Biology Check Sheet