Need-to-Know Updates for Counselors
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Guide your students through Purdue’s admissions process with the right information. Find key updates, deadlines and essential resources to support them every step of the way.
What’s New
Two unique locations, one transformative Purdue education!
Purdue University extends its mission and impact with a first-of-its-kind Hard Tech Corridor, stretching between Indianapolis and West Lafayette. Strong industry partnerships, hands-on learning opportunities and direct entry to engineering programs prepare career-ready students for in-demand jobs of tomorrow.
In 2026, the College of Health and Human Sciences joins the College of Engineering, College of Science, Daniels Schools of Business and the Polytechnic Institute in Indianapolis. Our hospitality and tourism management major combines a business-focused curriculum with a hospitality lens and a focus on operational excellence. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and an innovative mindset, students gain hands-on experience in managing world-class hotels, planning large-scale events and creating exceptional guest experiences while developing the skills and industry insights to thrive in a global marketplace.
Indiana Resident Admissions
Beginning with spring 2026 high school graduates, students earning the Enrollment Honors Plus Seal will be eligible for Indiana Resident Admissions to Purdue University West Lafayette or Purdue University in Indianapolis. Students must apply to one of these locations with a complete application, including an SAT or ACT test score, by Nov. 1 of their senior year.
Final High School Transcripts
As your students finish their senior year, please ensure they request that their final high school transcript — showing graduation or completion date — be sent directly to Purdue Admissions. Failure to submit a final transcript will delay financial aid disbursement.
Once their transcript has been processed, it will be marked as received in their Purdue application portal. It may take up to two weeks for the material to be processed so that it appears as received. However, for deadline purposes, the documented received date is the date it arrives, not the date it’s processed.
Key Information Regarding Purdue’s Undergraduate Application
- There is not a separate application for Purdue University West Lafayette or Purdue University in Indianapolis. When students select Purdue University via the Common App, the opportunity to apply to either or both locations is embedded in the process. Students will select a primary location, West Lafayette or Indianapolis, as well as their primary major. They will also have the option to select an alternate location and major on the application.
- Not all majors will be available at both locations, and students should select an alternate choice only if they are truly interested in the program. Changing majors or locations is never guaranteed; some programs can be very competitive. Prospective students can expect the same admissions standards for both locations.
- Purdue University is test expected, meaning we expect applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores. Recognizing that in some exceptional cases, applicants may not have been able to take a test, we allow submission of applications in those cases via the Common App. In 2024, 76.3% of applicants submitted a test score. Of those who received an offer of admission, 92.9% provided a test score.Please encourage your students to submit their scores!
- Duolingo will be counted for English proficiency:Purdue accepts the Duolingo English Proficiency test as proof of English proficiency. The submission of DET subscores along with the overall result must be submitted to Purdue University Undergraduate Admissions.
Application Deadlines and Release Dates
Below is a list of application and scholarship deadlines and dates to share with your students.
Oct. 1: FAFSA Goes Live
- FAFSA opens for student applications (Purdue’s federal code: 001825)
Nov. 1: Early Action Application Deadline
- Application deadline for university-wide merit scholarship consideration
- Application deadline for John Martinson Honors College consideration
- Priority deadline for:
- Engineering in West Lafayette: Engineering (First-Year)
- Engineering in Indianapolis: Biomedical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and motorsports engineering
- Computer science
- Professional flight technology
- Nursing
- Veterinary nursing
Dec. 15: Departmental Scholarships
- Deadline to submit the Departmental Scholarship Application (for students who want to be considered for scholarships awarded by their academic college)
Jan. 15: Early Action Decision Release and Regular Decision Deadline
- Students who applied by the Early Action application deadline (Nov. 1) will receive an admissions decision on this date, typically around 5 p.m.
- Regular Application deadline for students to receive a decision by March 31
March 31: Regular Decision Release
- Students who applied by the Regular Decision deadline (Jan. 15) or received a deferred admission decision in Early Action will receive an admissions decision no later than this date
April 15: Priority Housing Deadline and FAFSA Priority Date
- Priority housing deadline to apply for a learning community and request a roommate
- Priority filing date to submit a FAFSA
May 1: Admission Offer
- Deadline for applicants to accept offer of admission for fall term by submitting deposit
May 5: Housing Application and Honors College Admission Deadline
- Deadline for students to complete their housing application with University Residences and request a housing accommodation through the Disability Resource Center
- Deadline for students to accept offer into the Honors College
Counselor Resource Toolkit
Use these quick-reference tools to support your students.
[Majors
Purdue has more than 200 majors. Filter by college, location, program type or area of interest to help your students match their passion to a program of study.
Explore Majors](https://admissions.purdue.edu/academics/majors/)
[Deadlines
Applying to college and keeping track of timelines may feel overwhelming. Be aware of Purdue’s deadlines with this easy reference.
View Deadlines](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/deadlines/)
[First-Year Admission Criteria
Stay informed of the criteria students must meet to be academically prepared to apply to their desired program here at Purdue.
Review Requirements](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/first-year-criteria/)
[Scholarships
Discover scholarship opportunities your students may have as incoming first-year students at Purdue.
Find Scholarship Opportunities](https://admissions.purdue.edu/cost-financial-aid/scholarships/)
[Purdue Student Profile
View enrollment stats, demographics and admission trends for our current first-year class, as well as insights on all students enrolled at Purdue.
Explore Enrollment Data](https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/class-profile/)
[Slate.org
Use Slate.org to check a student’s application status and admissions decision. Simply create an account and search for your student’s name to learn more.
Track Student Applications](https://slate.org/ )