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Before your advising appointment, please complete the following:

• Submit prior college credit.  (AP, dual credit, transfer coursework) — official transcripts/scores must be on file and sent to admissions@purdue.edu. You can find instructions on how to submit transcripts to Purdue here.
  

• Complete the math placement exam (ALEKS). In order to register for a math course, you will need to either have a high enough SAT or ACT Math score for NRES’ required math course (Applied Calculus 1, MA 16010) or you must complete the ALEKS test prior to your advising appointment so we can place you in the correct Math course.  Please see the following link with the guidelines and, if needed, take the ALEKS placement exam before your advising appointment.
  
  
• Confirm your major (Natural Resources and Environmental Science) and notify your advisor if you plan to change it by emailing Mandy at chalkm@purdue.edu
  
  
• Prepare to share your commitment(s) with your advisor. Let your advisor know during your meeting if you are in a Learning Community, Honors Program, Dean’s Scholars Program, Purdue Promise, 21^st Century Scholar, Horizons, PMO (Purdue Musical Organization), Band, ROTC, and/or an Athletic Team (not intramural sports).  This will help in planning your fall schedule.
  
  
• Consider accessibility needs and whether you would like support from the Disability Resource Center (DRC).  Please let me know during our meeting if you would like to meet with someone from the Disability Resource Center or you can visit their website here.

You will receive an email that takes you to BoilerConnect, which will help you schedule your appointment with me, your advisor.

You will not have a better chance at getting into classes if you meet with me sooner. In fact, all new students need to submit their Fall 2026 CRF (Course Request Form) by July 14, 2026. It does not matter when that form is submitted before July 14; the submission date does not affect a student’s chance at getting into certain courses. The system will look at everyone’s forms after July 14 and will then create a schedule for each student.  You can see FAQs about the CRF here.  

I can certainly explain more about the CRF during our Zoom appointment, and I will fill out the CRF for you during our appointment. At the end of our appointment, I will walk you through the process of submitting your CRF. I encourage you to find a quiet and private space for our Zoom appointment. Advising appointments are intended to be between the student and advisor; parents/guardians/family members are welcome to join at the end of the appointment to ask questions.

To look in myPurdue, please follow the directions below:

1. Login to https://mypurdue.purdue.edu
2. Click on the “Registration” tab on the left hand side of the screen.
3. Under the “Course Catalog Resources” section, click on “Schedule of Classes.”
4. Search for the semester you are attending.
5. Select the appropriate subject and type the course number in. Click “Class Search.”

1. 1. Ex: POL 22300

6. Find the class section that you are signed up for and click on “Course Materials.”

1. 1. Note: Some course materials are listed as “To Be Determined. Materials may be assigned at a later time." Please have patience, and check back at a later date.

OR

To look in Brightspace, follow the directions below:

1. Login to Brightspace
2. Select your class from the list of your semester classes.
3. Review your class syllabus for the required course materials.
   1. Note: Some classes may not open their Blackboard pages until closer to the beginning of the semester or until the first day of class.

OR

To look on the University Bookstore’s website, follow the directions below:

1. Navigate to purdueu.com
2. Click on "Textbooks."
3. Select your courses.
4. Once you have added all of your courses, click "Begin Shopping."
5. Note: Some courses may not have textbooks listed. Please have patience, and check back at a later date.

NOTE: Textbook information is subject to be changed at any time at the discretion of the faculty member. If you have questions or concerns please contact the academic department. Some classes do not use textbooks (ex: AGR 12200).

The NRES Student Ambassador Blog is a resource where current students share their experiences, insights, and tips about academics and student life at Purdue.  You can explore the blog to read firsthand stories and advice from NRES students.

Ambassadors Blog

The Civics Literacy requirement is a graduation requirement that ensures all students have a basic understanding of U.S. government, history, and civic engagement.  All Purdue students must fulfill this requirement before they can graduate.  You can learn more about the Civics Literacy requirement by visiting the official Purdue webpage dedicated to this requirement.

Your courses will populate in Brightspace on or before the first day of class.  If you do not see the course in Brightspace the day that your class starts, please email your instructor.