The Purdue Polytechnic Office of Academic Advising is dedicated to providing personalized support to students throughout their college journey. Academic advisors are available to assist with course selection, major exploration, and career planning, ensuring that each student has the guidance they need to succeed. Before registering for classes each semester, students will meet with their advisor to discuss their academic path and future goals. Advisors also offer assistance with various academic and personal matters, such as transferring to Purdue or joining the Honors Program. Rooted in the belief that individualized attention fosters student success and retention, the advising team is committed to inspiring engagement within the university and beyond. Whether you are a prospective or current student, you are encouraged to reach out or visit the Purdue Polytechnic Office of Advising for support in developing a plan for academic achievement and career growth.
College Advisors
School of Applied and Creative Computing
School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
School of Construction Management Technology
School of Engineering Technology
Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation
Purdue in Indianapolis
Advising Process
Meeting with your Advisor
- Your assigned academic advisor will send you a BoilerConnect invitation link via email to make your required appointment each semester.
- If you have any questions or concerns, you can make an appointment at any time with your assigned advisor in BoilerConnect.
Preparing for your Advising Session
- Please review MyPurduePlan for accuracy.
- Determine how many credit hours you want to take.
- Compile a list of courses and alternates that you would like to take.
- Once the Schedule of Classes is available, make sure course times work together.
- Determine that you meet all the prerequisites for the courses you want to take.
Topics Typically Covered in an Advising Session
- Progress toward your degree.
- Appropriate courses for the next semester.
- Academic standing.
- Internships, career fairs and other non-academic opportunities.
- Registration PIN will not be released without meeting with your assigned academic advisor.
- Please continue to check for registration holds prior to the batch registration deadline.
- Other questions a student may have.
Pre-Registration
- Meet with your assigned academic advisor to discuss course selections.
- Make sure your Course Request Form (CRF) is accurate, with alternates as appropriate.
- Submit your Course Request Form by following the instructions given by your academic advisor.
- Confirm your holds are lifted by the batch deadline listed on the Advisor Recommendation Form.
- Make sure your Course Request Form is submitted by the batch deadline.
- Video of How to use the Course Request Form
- Student FAQ
After Schedules are Released
- View your schedule from Week-at-a-Glance on the left side of the Academic tab in myPurdue. You will need to enter a date that is within the appropriate semester.
- Confirm your enrollment. Enrollment confirmation can be completed on the Financial tab on myPurdue once fees are assessed.
- Pay your fees by the due date indicated. A fee statement will not be generated until you register.
- Monitor your schedule periodically on Week-at-a-Glance. Classes occasionally get moved, changed or cancelled. It is the student’s responsibility to check your schedule and make any changes necessary.
- Read your Purdue email regularly. You should be notified if any changes have been made to your schedule.