Student Advising
Appointment Scheduling
The School of Engineering Education Undergraduate Advising Office works collaboratively with students enrolled in the Multidisciplinary Engineering (MDE) and Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies (IDES) programs as well as prospective students.
Every MDE and IDES student is expected to meet with their advisor at least once per semester to ensure they stay on track, meet all program outcomes and degree requirements, and connect with career-development and networking opportunities.
Appointment scheduling: BoilerConnect.
Advising Office
Location:
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering (ARMS)
703 West Stadium Ave, Room 1337A
West Lafayette, IN, 47907
Advisor: Christine Pekny, (765) 494-7422
Main Email: ide@ecn.purdue.edu
Hours:
Open from 12-5 p.m. daily. No unscheduled walk-in times.
Senior Academic Advisor for the School of Engineering Education Undergraduate Programs Chris Pekny advises students enrolled in (and looking to enter) MDE and IDES.
Useful links related to program requirements and policies, change of degree objectives and transfers, and co-ops:
For prospective MDE/IDES students:
- New Beginner Admission Requirements Policy (from First-Year Engineering)
- Honors College Pathways in IDES/MDE
- MDE/IDES Enrollment and Graduation data
- MDE Plan of Study Map
- MDE Self-Design Plans of Study – Process Flow Diagram (meet with advisor)
- Change of Degree Objective (CODO) Policy
- Transfer Admission Policy
- Transfer Reflection Questions
For current MDE/IDES students:
- MDE/IDES Networking Group on LinkedIn
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Student Society (MDESS)—for MDE and IDES students
- Miscellaneous Program Policies & Exceptions (i.e. grading, credit acceptance, Band, ROTC, EPICS, etc.)
- Dual & Second UG Degrees Policy
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Global Engineering Programs
- Cooperative Education (Co-Op)
- Probation Policy & Status Impact (meet with advisor)
Updated: February 8, 2026