WELCOME TO PURDUE ENTOMOLOGY
Congratulations on your acceptance into the Purdue Entomology Graduate Program! On behalf of the students, administrators, faculty and staff, we welcome you to this important and exciting phase of your academic journey. We are pleased that you decided to pursue graduate studies at Purdue University, and we will do our part to ensure your time in residence is resourceful and productive.
Please take this opportunity to read the Department Handbook. In it, we explain the department policies, procedures and guidelines for the Graduate Program. This handbook provides information that is specific to our department; broader university-level rules and regulations for graduate student programs that are shared across all departments can be found here. If you don’t find the answer to your questions in either of these documents, don’t hesitate to contact us. We have a vested interest in your success and are happy to help.
Welcome to Entomology!
What to do on your first day?
Arriving on Campus
Some students walk or ride their bike, depending on how close they live to campus. Many take the Purdue Campus Transit, which is free for all students with a university ID, drops off right in front of Smith Hall, and will take you anywhere in the Greater Lafayette area (see above web link for routes and campus loops). For those who want to drive a personal vehicle to campus, you will need to pay for a parking permit. Students are allowed a “C” permit for $100 per academic year. To purchase one, you will need to visit the Parking Facilities website to register online.
International students will need to also connect with the International Students and Scholars (ISS) office. That site has a section for Admitted/Incoming Students. We highly recommend contacting ISS in advance of arriving on campus to schedule a meeting and ensure you have the necessary documents.
Complete the Following Check List
Within the department, you will need to complete the following tasks and meet with the following individuals listed below to gain access to the building and its resources. You can do this individually or in coordination with your major advisor.
- Bring the following required items with you to campus on your first day
- Driver’s license or photo ID, documentation of local address, and Social Security Card or Visa.
- Get a Purdue University ID
- You will need a Purdue ID to access some of the university resources. To do so, please visit the website for the Purdue ID Card Office and make an appointment.
- Get keys to office & lab space
- Sabrina Shannon (Smith Hall) or Rebecca Stevensen (Whistler Hall) can help you get keys to your office and lab space. See section II.i. (Department Staff) on Page 4 below to access contact information for these and other individuals referenced in this section.
- Mailbox & copy code assignment
- You will need to see Sabrina Shannon in the main office when you arrive to complete the check-in process. She can help you get copy codes, get set-up with a mailbox, and will likely want a headshot photo for the department photo roster.
- Get added to department, shared drives & printers
- Contact IT Support (ENTMITHelp@Purdue.edu) to make sure you have access to department shared drives (check with your advisor first to identify which shared folders you need access to). They can also help connect your office computer to department printers (i.e., remote printing).
- Setting up direct deposit
- You will receive an email containing the New Hire Wizard, through which you will be able to set up direct deposit. More information can be found on the New Hire Welcome page.
- Lab safety & responsible conduct of research training
- Purdue requires individuals who design and conduct research and/or report and publish research outcomes to be trained in the Responsible Conduct of Research - including faculty, postdocs, staff and students. You will receive email instructions on how to complete this training – see Purdue’s website for specific online resources and FAQs. You are also required to complete any safety training that is specific to your laboratory and research, consult with your major advisor on what those requirements are.