Professional Development
The Graduate School’s Office of Professional Development offers nearly 250 workshops annually, addressing topics such as: Communication & Networking, Mental Health, Teaching, Research, Industry & Academic Career Preparation, Grantsmanship, and more! In addition to workshops, this office hosts two major competitions, including Purdue University’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) research competition, and Say It In 6, a competition aimed at highlighting the Purdue graduate student experience. Looking for an opportunity to feature your research? Check out the Graduate School’s premiere graduate research magazine, InnovatED. To discover all of the professional development opportunities available to Purdue’s graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, please visit: https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/professional-development/
College of Engineering-Graduate Education offers a lot of professional development opportunities, including workshops, teaching experiences, mentoring information, entrepreneurship resources, job search information, and much more. Communications Workshops: Learn about Designing and Delivering Oral Presentations; Discussing Research with Various Audiences; Effective Graphics; English for Engineers; Online Writing Groups; Overview of Academic Paper Writing; Preparing a CV; Writing a Publishable Paper, and more!
Purdue Writing Lab and Online Writing Lab (OWL) assist clients in their development as writers—no matter what their skill level—with on-campus consultations, online participation, and community engagement. The Purdue Writing Lab serves the Purdue, West Lafayette, campus and coordinates with local literacy initiatives. The Purdue OWL offers global support through online reference materials and services.
Office of Graduate Diversity Initiatives offers all students from diverse backgrounds, free innovative programs, workshops, and opportunities that enable you to thrive in a diverse, global environment
Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG) is the legislative arm of, and the dedicated advocate for, the Purdue graduate student body, and offers many events covering Life, Career, Professional Development and Community.
Purdue BoilerLink is the way to find various student organizations at Purdue and get involved!
Well-Being
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) delivers comprehensive psychological services to Purdue students, including online resources you can use and assistance/resources for coping with the new normal due to COVID-19.
CAPS Engineering-Specific Counselors
CAPS After Hours Crisis Service
TaskHuman: Purdue University has partnered with TaskHuman, a moble app that helps you achieve your personal wellness goals, including life coaching, stress management, and more, all on your phone, for free!
Thriving Campus (find a therapist)
WellTrack (interactive self help therapy)
Steps to Leaps (self improvement tools to bolster student fortitude and success)
PUSH (Purdue University Student Health Center)
Office of the Dean of Students