Student Organizations

Purdue has over 1,000 clubs covering a wide variety of interests. A full list of clubs is available at www.boilerlink.purdue.edu

Thomas Say Entomological Society – Housed in the Entomology department, the Thomas Say Society is open to all majors and brings together those students with a passion for insects.

Outreach Opportunities

Educational outreach includes a variety of activities performed by the graduate and undergraduate students, and faculty and staff in the Department of Entomology. Our purpose in the Entomology Department is to teach members of our community about insects and related arthropods. Outreach activities range from taking part in science fairs to speaking at K-12 classrooms, library events and community gatherings. If you are interested in participating in outreach opportunities, please contact Emily Justus ejustus@purdue.edu

Student Resources

Purdue has many resources available for students. Many are provided without cost. Visit www.purdue.edu for a complete list.

Disability Resource Center – The DRC ensures qualified students with disabilities equal access to all University programs, services and activities. Services include exam accommodations, note takers, closed captioning, and many more. Visit www.purdue.edu/drc to learn about all their services.

Emotional Health Resources - Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS, allows you access to therapists and psychologists who are specifically trained in college mental health. Students are entitled to 6 free visits a semester. Visit www.purdue.edu/CAPS/ or call (765) 494-6995 for an appointment.

Job Placement Assistance – The Center for Career Opportunities, or CCO, offers workshops, job counseling and job placement assistance. Visit www.cco.purdue.edu or call (765) 494-3981

Office of Dean of Students – ODOS can assist you in many ways. The most common is helping you notify professors of an absence due to illness or the death of a relative. They also assist students who are withdrawing from the university or need short term, interest free loans. Visit www.purdue.edu/odos/

Student Success – The Student Success office offers resources, workshops, and study sessions. They run a peer mentoring program and match students with tutors. Visit www.purdue.edu/studentsuccess to learn more.

Department resources

BugBytes! – Student services will send upcoming events, deadlines and department specific information out to students via email each week.