# RESOURCES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

**Source**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/graduate_program/current_students.html
**Parent**: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/undergraduate-program/scholarships.html

Current graduate students can access important department and University information and services through the following links:

## AG ECON DEPARTMENT RESOURCES

AGEC Policy Manuals

## POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUALS

[2025](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2025.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2025

[2024](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2023.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2024

[2023](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2023.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2023

[2022](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2022-8-8-2022.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2022

[2021](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual2021.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2021

[2020](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2020.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2020

[​2019](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2019.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2019

[​2018](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2018.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2018

[2017](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agec-policy-manual-2017.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2017

[2016](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agecpolicymanual2016.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2016

[2015](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agecpolicymanual2015.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2015

[2014](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agecpolicymanual2014.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2014

[2013](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/policy_manuals/agecpolicymanual2013.pdf): for students entering after August 1, 2013

Self-Service Resources for Current Students

**[M.S. and Ph.D. Scheduling Tool](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/agecon-ms-phd-scheduling-tool-121525.xlsx)** (MS Excel download)\
This spreadsheet lays out the degree requirements and suggested course sequence for each degree. This is also helpful when preparing to create your Plan of Study.

**[Graduate Research Credit Form](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/grad-res-credits---doc-of-expectations-2021.docx)**\
Use this form to document any research credits your registered for at the beginning of each semester.

**[RA/TA Evaluation Form](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/ra-and-ta-semester-review-form---fill-in-for-semester.docx)**\
Use this form to document and evaluate goals, deliverables, and RA/TA performance. Page 1 is due at the beginning of each semester, and Page 2 is due at the end of each semester.

**[Creating a Plan of Study](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/agec_planofstudyinstructions-8.3.21.pdf)**\
This document will walk you through the process of creating a Plan of Study for the Graduate School.

**[Administrative Steps to Defending and Graduating](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/administrative-steps-to-defending-and-graduating.pdf)**\
This document walks through the preparation and paperwork steps of defending a thesis and graduating.

**[Ph.D. Program Department and Individual Guidance Schematic](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/phd-program-dept-and-indiv-guidance-cartoon-schematic.pdf)**\
This document lays out all of the steps of our Ph.D. program alongside the people or groups involved with each step.

**[Agricultural Economics IT Guide](https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/_docs/graduate_program/resources/agecon-it-guide.pdf)**\
This document will answer many frequently asked questions and direct you to the appropriate person depending on the issue. Be advised, due to a website migration process, many of the links provided in this document may have been changed. We are actively working to update the document. If you are running into issues locating services, please reach out to Purdue IT (it@purdue.edu, +1-765-494-8333).

## UNIVERSITY & GRADUATE SCHOOL RESOURCES

myPurdue

## What is my Purdue career account?

Your career account will give you electronic access to your @purdue.edu email account and other electronic services. This account is created when you are admitted to Purdue and is yours to use for as long as you are affiliated with Purdue. You can store files in your career account and access them anytime, anywhere on campus. Your career account alias comprises the part of your email address before the @purdue.edu.

[myPurdue login](https://wl.mypurdue.purdue.edu/cp/home/displaylogin)

Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars

## Purdue Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars website

Your source for:

- Thesis Preparation
- Important Dates
- Graduate School Forms
- Professional Development
- and much, much more!

## [PURDUE Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars WEBSITE](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/)

Office of Professional Development

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars Office of Professional Development offers over [workshops](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/explore-workshops/) annually, addressing topics such as: Communication & Networking, Mental Health, Teaching, Research, Industry & Academic Career Preparation, Gamesmanship, and more! In addition to workshops, this office hosts two major competitions, including Purdue University’s annual [Three Minute Thesis (3MT)](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/three-minute-thesis-3mt/) research competition, and [Say It In 6](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/say-it-in-6/), a competition aimed at highlighting the Purdue graduate student experience. Looking for an opportunity to [feature your research](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/research/)? Check out the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars’ premiere graduate research magazine, [InnovatED](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/innovated-graduate-research-magazine/). To discover all of the professional development opportunities available to Purdue’s graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, please visit the [Office of Professional Development website.](https://www.purdue.edu/academics/ogsps/professional-development/)

## Have Questions? Looking for a Resource? Reach out!

Ryan Good, Graduate Coordinator, +1-765-496-5338

[Contact Us](mailto:rrgood@purdue.edu​)