Useful Links
This page contains a collection of useful links and contacts for graduate students at Purdue University. If there are other links or resources you believe would be helpful, please contact us.
If you would like to anonymously report any concern or incident, you may do so through the CoE Graduate Student Anonymous Reporting tool or the ME Anonymous Department Feedback tool
General Purdue Resources
General
myPurdue -- general home page for academics, registration, paying tuition, etc.
Brightspace -- Purdue's learning management system
Deadlines
Guides
College of Engineering (CoE) graduate student resources guide: page with links to useful information and resources, including the CoE anonymous reporting form
CoE Individual Development Plan (IDP): advice for success as a grad student
Room Reservations
Facilities
For facilities-related emergencies, immediately call 911
Emergency information
Building Deputy Directory: contact information in case of facilities-related issues
Other useful contacts
Mechanical Engineering Resources
General
ME Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
Blog
If you would like to anonymously report any concern or incident, you may do so through the CoE Graduate Student Anonynous Reporting tool or the ME Anonymous Department Feedback tool
Assistantships
Holidays
Finding Assistantships (RA or TA)
ME procedures for research assistantships (RA) and teaching assistantships (TA)
Mental Health & Wellness
Purdue Resources
CAPS (Counselling and Psychological Services)
Group Therapy (including Graduate student only groups)
General Resources
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ support)
Grad Resources (Emotional and Spiritual Support)
Grad Crisis Support Line - 1.877.472.3457
MindShift app (Cognitive Behavior Therapy Tools)
Class Registration
How to Register
Engineering Banner PIN lookup (this is where you get your registration PIN)
Course Lists
Course Selection Resources
Course feedback -- dashboard created by OMEGA aggregating feedback from ME grad students
Boiler Grades -- view grad distributions for Purdue classes
Software and Technology
If you're new to Purdue, read through the Getting Started guide published by ME Technical Services for a general introduction.
General Computing Resources
Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP): general, campus-wide IT. Manages email, MyPurdue, campus-wide network drives, Brightspace, etc.
Engineering Computer Network (ECN): manages ECN computers (research and instructional labs), ECN-specific network drive storage, etc.
Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC): manages high-performance computing clusters and research data storage
Support Links
ITaP (website) (itap@purdue.edu) (765-494-4000)
ITaP/RCAC ticket system
ITaP Knowledge Base (help articles)
ECN Support (submit a ticket) (765-494-4326)
VPN Setup
Required to access many Purdue network drives and some websites
Software Downloads
Community Hub: software downloads directly through ITaP (more information)
OnTheHub: other software downloads, licensed through Purdue (more information)
PULS: engineering-specific software through ECN (more information)
Software Remote: allows access to campus software, including some applications not available for download on personal computers
File Storage and Network Drives
ITaP Home Directory: mapped on all campus computers (instructions to map on personal machine) (check quota here)
ECN Home Directory: network drive storage provided by ECN (instructions to check quota)
Purdue Globus (useful for transferring files between storage locations)
Comparison of Purdue-supported storage options
Purdue Video Call Software
Webex (student version and faculty/staff version)
Other
Housing and Parking
General Guides
Housing Search
As with any online commerce site, be careful of housing scams
Parking
General campus parking policies
Student parking permits
Facebook Groups
Helpful for searching for housing, particularly sublets or roommates. As with any online marketplace, be careful of Facebook scams
Student Life
Purdue Student Organization Databases
BoilerLink -- database of all registered student organizations
Events Calendars
Transportation and Travel
CityBus
CityBus map (live GPS tracking and option to sign up for email/text alerts about route detours)
Purdue Discounts
List of Purdue discounts for business and personal travel
Car rental discount codes
Useful Contacts
ME Graduate Office
Location: ME 1003 (585 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN, 47907)
Email: MEgradoffice@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-5730
Technology Support
ITaP (website) (itap@purdue.edu) (765-494-4000)
ECN Support (submit a ticket) (765-494-4326)
Facilities
Building Deputy Directory (website)
Safety and Law Enforcement
Purdue Police (website) (police@purdue.edu)
Non-emergency calls: 765-494-8221
Emergency calls or text: 911
Safe Walk (website) (765-494-7233)