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The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (OGSPS) will be closed for Winter Recess beginning 5:00 PM (EST) on Friday, December 20, 2024. We will resume regular operations on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 AM (EST).

You are welcome to email us at [email protected] during this period; however, please note that email access will be limited. Messages will be addressed in the order they are received once the office reopens on January 2. Due to a high volume of inquiries, response times may take 1–2 business days.

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Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at Purdue University.

Applying is easy. The list below will assist you in completing your application and preparing any necessary documents to support your application.

Purdue University offers you the opportunity to apply for up to two different campuses and/or majors with a single application and fee payment!

Learn more about the Graduate Degree Programs offered at the West Lafayette campus, or explore All Graduate Programs at Three Campuses throughout the Purdue University system.

Explore Admissions Requirements for graduate programs that interest you.

For international applicants:

Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents .

Review English Proficiency Requirements (you may be required to submit proof of English proficiency).

For all applicants:

Create an Application Account to start your application.

Choose up to 2 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order.

Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).

Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents .

Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd choice graduate program.

P ay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

Submit an academic statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd graduate program, be sure your academic statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.

Submit a personal history statement.

Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.