Guys I forgot to get DJ Diesel tickets, does anyone have extras? 🫪

TLDR - Be careful about taking courses outside Purdue for transfer and ALWAYS ask your department FIRST if you are thinking about it, because some courses only LOOK equivalent in the transfer course equivalency tool, but really aren't.

If you take a course outside Purdue and didn't check with your department FIRST, you are rolling the dice and you might lose. Purdue DOES NOT CARE if you wasted money and time bc you didn't follow the process, and that isn't even their course, and that argument will not get the department to reconsider accepting a transfer course that faculty says isn't good enough to be accepted at Purdue.

Seriously I know students who did this and it cost real money and they still had to take it again, so don't bother. Yeah, it is expensive taking courses at Purdue esp if you don't get in-state tuition, so I get it if you have to take it somewhere else for whatever reason, but still. At least check first, meaning ASK A REAL PERSON who works for Purdue, not just another student who maybe took it before or even someone in a different department, because not every department accepts every course anyway, and the course was maybe equivalent before but not now.

Anyway, IMO a Purdue degree is valuable because it represents Purdue work, so taking courses outside Purdue unless absolutely necessary is counterproductive. And since it's a PURDUE degree, the university isn't required to accept any courses from outside Purdue at all, so if a course isn't marked equivalent, don't bother arguing with the department about it. It will just make you look bad, like you can't succeed at Purdue-level work or are trying to take the easy way out instead of actually earning your Purdue degree with hard work.

Looking lazy to your department is a dumb idea bc that's where you make your professional connections for future.

I live 15 minutes from Purdue Northwest but went to college for my first degree at Purdue Main Campus. I graduated in Art and Technology in 2023. Went into design for a bit and had some on the margins success. In the three years since graduating I’ve had work experience in machine operations and CAD but I’ve yet to establish a stable career in something that I find both fulfilling and well paying. Just one or the other. I’m heavily considering going to PNW to get a degree in computer or electrical engineering since it’s so close and so cheap and those degrees offer the best integrate my love for design and creation with stability. With some online classes before Spring, I could start then and get out in 3-3.5 years. Is PNW’s engineering program serviceable? I know it doesn’t compare to main campus in terms of rigor, but some posts make it seem like a complete disaster of a program.

I have had a vacation planned now for a while and it lands on fall break this year. I will be missing the full week (so three extra days) as a FYE. Is this practical or am I’m going to have to miss it? Obviously I won’t know until I get syllabi.

Hi all,

Last semester I found I didn't have enough room for storage, but realized that the bedrails themselves can be used as rails on which storage containers can sit.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7383655

So, I CAD-ed a storage container intended to hang on the rails of your bed. I've already used it in my own dorm and it works like a charm, but the only downside is that it takes some time to print and quite a bit of filament, as well as 6 hours of continuous print time. I wanted to share anyway in case people wanted to use it. The dimensions of the container are around 8x5x4 (width-height-depth). Printing instructions included. Any feedback about the design welcome.

Hey guys,

I posted a few days ago about my situation as a rising junior (i am entering my 2nd yr but graduating in 2028, so i say junior now) and how i'm a cs major trying to figure out how to optimize resume + linkedin.

Ik the CCO has a resume review so was wondering if any1 found it helpful. Also many have told me to 'optimize' my LinkedIn because sometimes recruiters click the link on your resume, I was just curious if any1 has any good online resources for linkedin optimization cuz im still super unclear on what that means. Does lawson have anything good?

I got a message saying I received the frank o bannon grant but im entering a grad program now (the grant is usually for undergrad students),,, so will purdue end up using the money? if not, will I be able to receive the money in some way?

i am considering adding stats 350 to my schedule. i will be taking MA 303, AAE 20401, AAE 251, MEE 200, AAE 333 + the lab.
if not, i am considering to take it spring 27 during my co-op rotation, but i read on previous posts that the exams are still in-person for the distance version. for people who took the distance version during the recent semesters, is this still true?

or should i find a stats class in a community college and transfer the credit?

Incoming freshman here, is it bad if I didn't get a boarding pass (they are sold out now). Will I still be able to go to the games? Thanks.

Hey people! I’m a junior who plays volleyball pretty casually but I do wanna get into it during the school year again. I used to play way back in middle school as a defense player and I’m looking to just run small matches or play casually(like peppering).if there’s already a group or if anyone wants to make a group pls reach out!!

I thought I would be able to transfer but due to financial reasons I can't. Is there any chance of off-campus housing still? I know it's quite late.

Hii

I’m an international student coming to Purdue for a six-month research program from August 2026 to February 2027. I’ll be in the U.S. on a J-1 visa as a student intern/exchange visitor, and I’m currently looking for health insurance that meets the J-1 requirements.

I checked the insurance recommended by Purdue, LewerMark, but the plan would cost me around $817 for my entire stay. I’ve also found other J-1 insurance options that are significantly cheaper, such as Patriot Exchange, ISO, and other international student insurance plans.

Since I’m trying to keep my expenses manageable, I was wondering if anyone at Purdue has experience with these insurance providers or similar alternatives.

Is LewerMark worth the higher cost because of its connection to Purdue’s Student Health Center, or would it be better to save some money and choose another J-1-compliant insurance plan?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences.

What is the difficulty level of Phy 172 with lab at Purdue indy . Is the professor easy on grading tests

Has anyone taken it? I was wondering what it looks like. Since we are only allowed to talk through the problem, does the GTA write/draw equations/circuits as I explain? Do they show you all the formulas as a comprehensive formula sheet or just the ones relevant to the problem?

I’m a Purdue alum (2010-2014) and I remember when the Discount Den had Purdue shirts in every color. I know now they no longer do that 😢 Is there anywhere, a site or a physical store that still sells some? I’m a teacher and it would be nice to have some colorful gear for school.