First-Year Advising
Student Advising
Setting you up for success.
With numerous course and degree options in front of you, how do you make the best decision for your future? The answer is simple: advice. Your academic advisor will guide you through course selection, registration, and more to help you get what you want from your college experience.
What You Need to Know
Advising 101.
Do you know how often you should meet with your advisor? Do you know all the academic-related things your advisor can help you with? Find your answers and be prepared for your next advising meeting.
Use myBLUEprint or Navigate in goPFW to find your primary advisor. You can also download the Navigate app on your mobile device (available for iOS and Android).
It’s important to meet with your advisor each semester. If you are struggling for any reason, you can reach out to your advisor and they will connect you with support resources. It is best to meet with your advisor twice per semester. But at a minimum, you should meet with your advisor before every registration period. Your advisor will reach out to you via Navigate to schedule an appointment.
- Progress reports and alerts from faculty
- Identifying helpful resources for your success
- Class registration
- Adding or dropping a class
- Withdrawing from classes
- Adding a minor
- Academic improvement plans
- Campus engagement opportunities
You can register or withdrawal from a course in goPFW, but it is important to meet with your advisor prior to making these decisions and changes. There are strict deadlines and rules for withdrawing from a course, and your advisor is the best person to help make sure that you are on the right path. For specific withdrawal deadlines, see the academic calendar.
Pathway Program
A targeted approach to choosing your major.
Discover your interests, strengths, and the possibilities and resources that are available to you through the Pathway Program. We’ll help you bridge the gap between uncertainty and an academic major by connecting you with career counselors, faculty, and staff so that you can make an informed decision.
TsAP
Take your education to the next level.
With our Transfer Single Articulation Pathways (TSAP) program, you can take your Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University associate of science degree and turn it into more. Start as a third-year PFW student and be one step closer to earning a bachelor’s degree.
TSAP Degrees
Find your next path.
| Original Degree | Purdue Fort Wayne Degree | Degree Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Computer Science | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Computer Science | TSAP in Computer Science (B.S.) |
| Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Electrical Engineering Technology | TSAP in Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.) |
| Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Mechanical Engineering Technology | TSAP in Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.) |
| Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) with a Major in Mechanical Engineering | |
| Associate of Science in Information Technology | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Information Technology | TSAP in Information Technology (B.S.) |
| Original Degree | Purdue Fort Wayne Degree | Degree Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Criminal Justice | Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.) |
TSAP in Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.) |
| Associate of Science in Sociology | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a Major in Sociology | TSAP in Sociology (B.A., VU) |
| Original Degree | Purdue Fort Wayne Degree | Degree Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Biology | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Biology | |
| Associate of Science in Chemistry |
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Chemistry Bachelor of Science Chemistry (B.S.C.) with a Major in Chemistry |
|
| Associate of Science in Psychology |
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a Major in Psychology Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Psychology |
TSAP in Psychology (B.A., Ivy Tech) |
| Original Degree | Purdue Fort Wayne Degree | Degree Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a Major in Accounting | |
| Associate of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a Major in Business Economics | TSAP in Business Economics (B.S.B) |
| Associate of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a Major in Finance | TSAP in Finance (B.S.B.) |
| Associate of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a Major in Management | TSAP in Management (B.S.B.) |
| Associate of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a Major in Marketing | TSAP in Marketing (B.S.B.) |
| Associate of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B.) with a Major in Money and Banking | TSAP in Money and Banking (B.S.B.) |
| Original Degree | Purdue Fort Wayne Degree | Degree Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) with a Major in Early Childhood Education (Birth to Age 5) |
TSAP in Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed.) (B–5, nonlicensure) |
| Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) with a Major in Early Childhood Education (Preschool to Grade 3) | TSAP in Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed.) (P–3, licensure) |
| Associate of Science in Elementary Education | Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) with a Major in Elementary Education | TSAP in Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.) |
| Associate of Science in Human Services | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Human Services | TSAP in Human Services (B.S.) |
| Original Degree | Purdue Fort Wayne Degree | Degree Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Secondary Education (Biology) | Bachelor of Science in Biology and B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education | |
| Associate of Science in Secondary Education (Chemistry) | Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education | TSAP in Chemistry Teaching (Dual Degree) |
| Associate of Science in Secondary Education (Mathematics) | Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education | TSAP in Mathematics Teaching (Dual Degree) |
Senior Citizen
Students
Senior Citizen Students
Senior Scholars Program
As a senior scholar, you can take up to 9 credit hours a semester on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus at no cost. Instructor permission is required prior to course registration. Certain courses may be exempt from this program, as designated by the relevant school or department.
Requirements
To qualify for the Senior Scholars Program or the Senior Citizen Free Remission Program, you must meet all the following criteria:
- Legal resident of Indiana
- Age 60 or older
- Retired, cannot be employed full-time
- High school graduate or have your GED
If you’re ready to start or learn more about the program, please contact us at [email protected] or 260-481-0404.