Academic Services

As an Insect Biology student, we want you to succeed. We will work with you to ensure you get the most out of your education, both during your time on campus and afterward. To help you on your journey, it is important that you understand YOUR role.

Success in college requires that you take ownership for your educational and professional development. Here are some tips to help you understand YOUR role in your degree progress.

• Check your email: Your Purdue email is the official method of communication used by the University.
• Understand degree requirements: Review the Plan of Study, ask questions!
• Keep track of your degree progress: You should regularly update your plan of study!
• Take action: You are required to take action on any academic or financial notices. Failure to do so can result in termination of your registration or holds on your

Plan of Study

Your Plan of Study is the list of courses and experiences that are required to meet the requirements for a Purdue Degree. The Insect Biology Plan of Study can be found in the Purdue University Catalog.

Link: Insect Biology, BS

Your Plan of Study can also be found in MyPurduePlan, linked through your Purdue Academic Home Page. MyPurduePlan opens in worksheet format that shows requirements that are complete, in progress, or not yet met.

MyPurduePlan contains a Plans Page. Prior to registration, you should complete a Plan for your academic career. This will guide your registration and be the basis of your meeting with your academic advisor. Your Plan should be updated every semester prior to registration. Plans change as your goals change or become more specific.

There are 3 sets of requirements that you must meet:

• University Core Curriculum Requirements (See MyPurduePlan)
• College of Agriculture Core Requirements
  • See link for specifics: CoA Core Requirements
• Insect Biology Degree Requirements (See MyPurduePlan)

MyPurduePlan works for Purdue Courses. Credits earned through AP or transferred from another institution do not always apply correctly in MyPurduePlan. Contact your academic advisor if you have questions about MyPurduePlan.

Registration

Registration for the next semester begins mid semester and proceeds with weekly windows that open and close according to student priority status. It is important that you check MyPurdue to determine the dates of your registration window. Failure to register during your priority status will move your registration window to open enrollment, the lowest priority.

Prior to registration, you are required to meet first with your assigned faculty mentor, and then your academic advisor to receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN).  You should also check for holds on your registration. Holds typically arise from financial issues (including parking tickets). Holds must be satisfied before Purdue will permit you to pre-register or register for classes. You will receive detailed instructions on the pre-registration process.