# Office of Academic Programs
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# Office of Academic Programs
The Office of Academic Programs is the hub of student activity for the College of Agriculture. We are located in the Hageman Center for Student Achievement and Leadership on the first floor of the Agricultural Administration Building (AGAD 121). We are here to answer your questions about the College of Agriculture.
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## Contact Us
Agricultural Administration Building, Room 121\
615 Mitch Daniels Blvd.\
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2053\
Email at: [agoap@purdue.edu\](mailto:agoap@purdue.edu)Via Phone at: [(765) 494-8470](tel:765-494-8470)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
## Prospective Students
[Start your journey here](https://ag.purdue.edu/students/index.html)
[Follow our students from different majors as they cultivate their futures through diverse internships around the country.](https://ag.purdue.edu/students/cultivating-the-future.html)
## Featured Stories
Teaching the next generation of agricultural leaders
Growth does not happen all at once. More often it unfolds through small challenges, meaningful...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/03/teaching-the-next-generation-of-agricultural-leaders.html "Teaching the next generation of agricultural leaders")
Ticks don’t take spring break: Stay protected as the weather warms up
As spring approaches and the days grow warmer, it’s only natural to feel the call of the...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/03/ticks-dont-take-spring-break-stay-protected-as-the-weather-warms-up.html "Ticks don’t take spring break: Stay protected as the weather warms up")
Indiana Corn Update - Issue #27
Early weed control, planting conditions, and nitrogen–sulfur management influence corn...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/department/agry/kernel-news/2026/03/indiana-corn-update-issue-27.html "Indiana Corn Update - Issue #27")
Consumers choose differently when grocery shopping online
Only 37% of surveyed individuals selected taste preferences as the most important factor they...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/03/consumers-choose-differently-when-grocery-shopping-online.html "Consumers choose differently when grocery shopping online")
2026 Spring Fest: Bugs, barnyards and Boilermaker fun
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s College of Agriculture will host its...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/03/2026-spring-fest-bugs-barnyards-and-boilermaker-fun.html "2026 Spring Fest: Bugs, barnyards and Boilermaker fun")
Road to discovery: Zie Reed's untraditional path into animal sciences
“I never expected to find my place among the fields and barns of Purdue,” said Zie...
[Read More](https://ag.purdue.edu/news/2026/03/road-to-discovery-zie-reeds-untraditional-path-into-animal-sciences.html "Road to discovery: Zie Reed's untraditional path into animal sciences")