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A note from your Academic Advisor: Amanda Wilson
Welcome to Insect Biology!
I am delighted to have you join our department and look forward to getting to know you better in June. Once you have completed PUR 101, you will receive an email from me with instructions to schedule your virtual advising appointment via Zoom. During our meeting, we will finalize your fall course requests and address any questions you may have about our program.
2026 advising appointments will be held from June 1 through June 26.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
Amanda
apendle@purdue.edu
Ms. Amanda Wilson
Senior Academic Advisor
Ms. Amanda Wilson Senior Academic Advisor
BEFORE YOUR ADVISING MEETING
- Review Advising Letter and email requested info. (if needed, request from Amanda Wilson)
- Complete the Student information form (SIF)
- Complete all placement exams
- Submit all AP/Dual credit transcripts
KEY INFORMATION
- Initial Advising Meeting Agenda (request from Amanda Wilson)
- ALEKS Math Placement Assessment
- Foreign Language Placement Test
- Dual or transfer credit: Submitting official transcripts to Purdue
- COM 114 (Public Speaking) Test Out Information
- Advanced Placement Credit
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
- Thomas Say Entomological Society (Purdue Undergraduate Organization)
- Insect Biology Plan of Study (request from Amanda Wilson)
- Insect Biology Check Sheet (request from Amanda WIlson)
Dr. Catherine Hill
Professor and Head
765-494-4554