This document provides information about academics, student life, technology resources, and athletics at Purdue University Northwest's Hammond campus. It outlines how students can access final grades and unofficial transcripts, requests official transcripts, earn academic honors, and register for classes. It also describes experimental learning opportunities, tutoring services, billing and payment options, physical and mental health services, jobs on campus, student government, and filing complaints. Campus technology resources like PCStar, Blackboard, passwords, and email are explained. Finally, intramural sports offerings are listed.
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3. ACCESSING YOUR FINAL GRADES
• AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER, YOUR GRADES WILL BE POSTED ON YOUR MYPUC
ACCOUNT
• GO TO YOUR MYPUC ACCOUNT, GO TO THE ENROLLMENT SERVICES TAB, GO TO
THE STUDENT GRADES BOX AND SELECT THE TERM YOU WANT AND CLICK GO!
4. UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• HOW TO ACCESS YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:
• IN YOUR MYPUC ACCOUNT, CLICK ON ENROLLMENT SERVICES TAB.
• IN THE PC STAR MAIN MENU BOX, CLICK ON “ACCESS YOUR PERSONAL STUDENT RECORDS”
• CLICK ON “STUDENT SERVICES & FINANCIAL AID” LINK.
• CLICK ON THE “STUDENT RECORDS” LINK.
• CLICK ON “ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT” AND THEN CLICK THE “SUBMIT” BUTTON.
• ON THE DISPLAY TRANSCRIPT PAGE, PRINT TRANSCRIPTS BY RIGHT CLICKING AND SELECT PRINT, OR FROM THE MENU, SELECT
FILE AND PRINT.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/REGISTRAR/STUDENT-SERVICES/TRANSCRIPTS/
5. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• IF YOU ARE WANTING TO SEND YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO
ANOTHER INSTITUTION… YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE OFFICE OF REGISTRAR
WEBSITE, DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM. THEN YOU
CAN SEND IT TO EITHER OF THESE TWO OPTIONS:
• FAX THE FORM TO: (765) 494-0570
• MAIL TO: PURDUE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
TRANSCRIPTS
610 PURDUE MALL
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/REGISTRAR/STUDENT-SERVICES/TRANSCRIPTS/
6. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
• IF YOU ARE WISH YOUR TRANSCRIPT NOT IN A SEALED ENVELOPE OR SENT TO
ANOTHER INSTITUTION, YOU CAN GO TO LAWSHE HALL, ROOM 130, DESK 1
AND REQUEST AND PICK UP YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/REGISTRAR/STUDENT-SERVICES/TRANSCRIPTS/
7. SEMESTER HONORS
TO RECEIVE SEMESTER HONORS, YOU HAVE TO HAVE COMPLETED THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
• COMPLETED AT LEAST 6 CREDIT HOURS IN THE SEMESTER INDEX.
• HAVE A SEMESTER INDEX OF 3.5 OR GREATER.
• HAVE A GRADUATION INDEX OF 2.0 OR GREATER.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/STUDENTAFFAIRS/2014/11/17/ACADEMIC-HONORS/
8. DEAN’S LIST HONORS
TO RECEIVE DEAN’S LIST HONORS, YOU HAVE TO HAVE COMPLETED THE
FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
• HAVE COMPLETED AT LEAST TWELVE CREDIT HOURS FOR THE GRADUATION INDEX.
• COMPLETE AT LEAST SIX CREDIT HOURS WITH A CURRENT SEMESTER INDEX OF 3.0 OR
GREATER.
• HAVE A GRADUATION INDEX OF 3.5 OR GREATER.
• SOURCE:HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/STUDENTAFFAIRS/2014/11/17/ACADEMIC-HONORS/
9. GRADUATING WITH HONORS
YOU HAVE TO HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
• MINIMUM OF 65 HOURS OF CREDIT EARNED AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY INCLUDED IN THE
COMPUTATION OF THE GRADUATION INDEX
• A CANDIDATE FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE WITH DISTINCTION MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 35
HOURS OF CREDIT EARNED AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF THE
GRADUATION INDEX
• THE MINIMUM GRADUATION INDEX FOR GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION IN EACH SCHOOL
SHALL BE NO LESS THAN THE 90TH PERCENTILE OF THE GRADUATION INDEXES OF THE
GRADUATES IN EACH SCHOOL, FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER, PROVIDED THAT THE INDEX IS AT
LEAST 3.30
• THE MINIMUM GRADUATION INDEX SO DETERMINED IN THE SPRING FOR EACH SCHOOL SHALL
BE APPLIED FOR GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION FOR THE SUB SEQUENT SUMMER SESSION
AND FALL SEMESTER
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/TECHNOLOGY/STUDENT-LIFE-ACADEMIC-ADVISING/STUDENT-LIFE/ACADEMIC-ADVISING/ACADEMIC-PERFORMANCE/
10. GRADUATING WITH HIGHEST HONORS
YOU HAVE TO HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
• OF THOSE GRADUATES WHO QUALIFY FOR DISTINCTION UNDER THESE RULES FOR THE SPRING
SEMESTER, THE THREE-TENTHS OF THE BACCALAUREATE GRADUATES HAVING THE HIGHEST
GRADUATION INDEXES SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS GRADUATING WITH HIGHEST DISTINCTION,
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE SCHOOLS FROM WHICH THEY GRADUATE
• THE THREE-TENTHS OF THE SPRING ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES HAVING THE HIGHEST
GRADUATION INDEXES WILL BE DESIGNATED AS GRADUATING WITH HIGHEST DISTINCTION
• THE MINIMUM GRADUATION INDEXES SO DETERMINED FOR GRADUATION WITH HIGHEST
DISTINCTION SHALL BE APPLIED FOR GRADUATION WITH HIGHEST DISTINCTION FOR THE
SUBSEQUENT SUMMER SESSION AND FALL SEMESTER
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/TECHNOLOGY/STUDENT-LIFE-ACADEMIC-ADVISING/STUDENT-LIFE/ACADEMIC-ADVISING/ACADEMIC-PERFORMANCE/
11. REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES
• FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING GRADES STARTS:
• MARCH 21ST FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS, SENIORS, HONOR COLLEGE STUDENTS,
STUDENT ATHLETES
• MARCH 22ND FOR JUNIORS
• MARCH 23RD FOR SOPHOMORES
• MARCH 24TH FOR FRESHMEN
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/REGISTRAR/REGISTRATION/
12. APPEAL SEMESTER GRADE
• CONTACT: CHAIRPERSON OF THE GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE OR THE DEAN OF
STUDENTS
• IF A STUDENT HAS BELIEVES THAT HE OR SHE HAS BEEN GIVEN THE
WRONG/INAPPRIOPATE GRADE, THAT STUDENT CAN FILE AN APPEAL TO THE
CHAIRPERSON OF THE GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL. FIRST, THE
STUDENT HAS TO TALK TO THE INSTRUCTOR AND HEAD OF THAT DEPARTMENT
AND IF THE SITUATION HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED, HE OR SHE RETURNS TO THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON. THE STUDENT AND THE CHAIRPERSON THEN
WRITE A DETAILED STATEMENT ABOUT THE INCORRECT GRADE AND IT IS REVIEWED
BY THE SCHOOL GRADE APPEALS SCREENING PANEL. A DECISION WILL BE MADE 112
DAYS AFTER THE APPEAL IS FILED.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/DEANOFSTUDENTS/POLICIES-PROCEDURES/GRADE-APPEAL-PROCEDURES/
13. EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING
• EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS AT PUC AND
COMMUNITY LEADERS/PARTNERS.
• EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING’S IMPORTANCE IS THAT IS TEACHING STUDENTS
REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES TO HELP HIM OR HER FUTURE PROFESSIONAL CAREERS.
IT ALSO ALLOWS STUDENTS TO GET OUT OF THEIR CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS
AND HAVE HANDS ON EXPERIENCES IN THEIR FIELDS.
14. EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING IN THE C.O.B.
CLASSES THAT ARE OFFERED IN THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS:
• FIN 49500- INTERNSHIP ON FINANCE
• MKG 49500- INTERNSHIP IN MARKETING
• ACC 49500- INTERNSHIP IN ACCOUNTING
• BUSM 49500- INTERNSHIP IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• BUSM 45000- STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: CAPSTONE
15. PUC ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
• AACSB= ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS
• WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT TO THE STUDENT?
• STUDENTS ARE RECOGNIZED BY EMPLOYERS WORLDWIDE
• STUDENTS TEND TO HAVE HIGH GPA’S AT GRADUATION
• STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED AND TAUGHT SKILLS THAT GIVE THEM AN ADVANTAGE IN THE
WORKPLACE AND THE REAL WORLD.
• WHY IS IMPORTANT FOR THE COLLEGE?
• TO BECOME AACSB CERTIFICATED, THE COLLEGE HAS TO GO THROUGH RIGOROUS QUALITY TESTS TO
PROVE THAT THE SPECIFIC COLLEGE HAS THE REQUIREMENTS THAT GOES ALONG WITH THE AACSB
ACCREDITATION PROCESS.
SOURCE: HTTP://BESTBIZSCHOOLS.AACSB.EDU/AACSB-ACCREDITED/STUDENTS
19. Q&A’S ABOUT BILLING
IF YOU HAD ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BILL, YOU SHOULD CALL
THE STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE AT (219) 989-2560 OR VISIT
THEM IN THE LAWSHE HALL, ROOM 130.
20. PAYMENT OPTIONS
• PAYMENT IS DUE FOR THE FALL 2016 BY THURSDAY AUGUST 11, 2016 BY 4 PM
• WAYS TO PAY YOUR BILL:
• DEBIT CARD-THROUGH YOUR MYPUC ACCOUNT
• CASH/CHECK-STUDENT ACCOUNTS OFFICE (LAWSHE HALL, ROOM 130)
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/REGISTRAR/CALENDAR/ACADEMIC-REGISTRATION-CALENDAR/ACADEMIC-REGISTRATION-CALENDAR-2015-2016/
22. PHYSICAL HEALTH SERVICES
• FITNESS CENTER (LOCATED IN THE RECREATION CENTER) OFFERS NUMEROUS CLASSES, OPEN GYM, AND OPEN WEIGHT ROOM). A PUC ID CARD IS REQUIRED FOR
ENTRANCE AND FEES ARE POSTED IN THE REC CENTER.
• HEALTH SERVICES CENTER (LOCATED IN GYTE ANNEX 31). THIS CENTER IS STAFFED WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF ATHLETIC TRAINING
AND PHYSICAL THERAPY. THERE IS ALSO A CLINIC IN THE HEALTH SERVICES CENTER AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS.
CLINIC HOURS:
MONDAY: 7 A.M. – 3 P.M.
TUESDAY: 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.
WEDNESDAY: 9 A.M. – 3 P.M.
THURSDAY: 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
FRIDAY: 7 A.M. – 11 A.M.
SATURDAY / SUNDAY: CLOSED
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/HEALTHCENTER/
23. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
FOR STUDENTS WHO YOU STRUGGLING AND NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO ABOUT ANY
AREAS IN THEIR LIFE IN WHICH THEY ARE STRUGGLING, HE OR SHE CAN GO TO THE
GYTE BUILDING IN ROOM 005 INTO THE COUNSELING CENTER.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/COUNSELING/ABOUT/
24. WANT TO START A NEW CLUB?
TO START UP A NEW CLUB, THE STUDENT WOULD HAVE TO THE STUDENT
ACTIVITIES PAGE ON THE PURDUE CALUMET WEBSITE AND PRINT AND FILL OUT
THE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STARTUP PACKET AND SIGNATURE
AUTHORIZATION FORM.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/STUDENTACTIVITIES/STUDENT-ORGANIZATIONS/STUDENT-ORGANIZATION-STARTUP-PACKET/
25. JOBS ON CAMPUS
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFERED AT PUC:
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY
NON-FEDERAL WORK-STUDY POSITIONS
TEMPORARY PROJECTS
CONTACT STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AT 219-989-2600 FOR ANY FURTHER
QUESTIONS.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/STUDENTEMPLOYMENT/
26. STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
ABOUT:
STUDENT GOVERNMENT GIVES STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED IN THEIR SCHOOL AND
MAKES DECISION TO MAKE THE UNIVERSITY A BETTER PLACE TO ATTEND.
THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT ARE:
BRITTANY VERNON
(JR. SENATOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS)
CONTACT: BVERNON@PURDUECAL.EDU
AARON ASHCROFT
(SENATOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS)
CONTACT: AASHCROF@PURDUECAL.EDU
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/SGA/LEGISLATIVE-BRANCH/SESSIONS/THE-69TH-SESSION/ROSTER/
27. FILING A COMPLAINT
THE STUDENT CAN GO TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS WEBSITE AND CLICK THE
COMPLAINT TAB AND FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION NEEDED TO FILE
A PROPER COMPLAINT.
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/DEANOFSTUDENTS/COMPLAINTS/
28. CHILD CARE
PUC OFFERED CHILD CARE SERVICES TO THEIR STUDENTS IN THE CHARLOTTE R.
RILEY CHILD CENTER FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE TO SIX.
LOCATED IN: PORTER HALL, THE CHILD CENTER
DATES: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
TIMES: 7AM TO 6 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 219-989-2343
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/RCC/
30. PCSTAR
PCSTAR IS A WEBSITE THAT CAN BE USED TO:
-CREATE AN APPLICATION TO APPLY TO PUC
-ACCESS CLASS SCHEDULE
-ACCESS CAREERTRAX
-ACCESS TO YOUR PUC EMAIL & BLACKBOARD
-FIND PUC STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
31. BLACKBOARD HELP
HAVING TROUBLE WITH BLACKBOARD?
CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER:
BY CALLING 219-989-2888
OR BY VISITING THEM IN POWERS 216
SOURCE: HTTP://WEBS.PURDUECAL.EDU/OIT/STUDENT-SUPPORT/
32. PASSWORD
YOU CAN RESET YOUR PASSWORD IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PLACES:
FACULTY AND STAFF OFFICES, THE MAIN COMPUTER LAB IN THE
POWERS BUILDING, THE GYTE LEARNING COMMONS, OPEN ACCESS
WORKSTATIONS (LOCATED IN MOST CAMPUS BUILDINGS), THE CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER (LOCATED IN POWERS 216), COMPUTER OPERATIONS (LOCATED IN
POWERS 21)
HELP?
GO TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER IN POWERS 216.
(YOU ARE GOING TO NEED TO PRESENT AN ID AS WELL)
33. PUC EMAIL
TO CHECK YOUR PUC EMAIL:
GO TO GMAIL.COM AND ENTER YOUR PUC ACCOUNT USERNAME AND PASSWORD
YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR PUC EMAIL REGULARLY DUE TO THE FACT THAT
PROFESSORS CAN EMAIL YOU/YOUR CLASS ABOUT CHANGES TO THE CLASS, YOU
WILL RECEIVE CAMPUS ALERTS, FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS, STUDENT ACCOUNT
INFORMATION, CLUB EVENTS/ALERTS, CAMPUS SECURITY EMAILS FOR PUC POLICE.
34. ALERT ME
ALERT ME IS A TEXT MESSAGE SERVICE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY THAT ALERTS
THE STUDENTS ABOUT URGENT ALERTS
TO SIGN UP:
GO TO GETRAVE.COM AND ENTER EITHER A CELL PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL TO
GET ALERTS FROM PUC
40. REQUIREMENTS
THERE IS NO STRICT CRITERIA FOR THE HONORS COLLEGE. APPLICATIONS
REQUIRE ESSAYS AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, AND LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY:
-GO TO
HTTPS://PURDUE.QUALTRICS.COM/JFE/FORM/SV_A3MOYFOEFHYFC6V
-COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT
41. BENEFITS
THE BENEFITS OF BEING A PART OF THE HONORS COLLEGE:
• SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
• LEARN FROM THE BEST PROFESSORS
• INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT
• INDIVIDUAL CAREER PLANNING
• SUPPORTIVE GROUP OF STAFF & STUDENTS
42. THINGS I WISH I WAS TOLD BEFORE STARTING
COLLEGE…
1. DON’T GO TO THE BOOKSTORE FOR YOUR BOOKS IF YOU DON’T HAVE TO
(USE ONLINE WEBSITES LIKE CHEGG, AMAZON, AND BOOKRENTER. YOU WILL SAVE A LOT OF MONEY!!)
2. ALWAYS WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING IN YOUR PLANNER
(WRITE EVERY LITTLE DATE AND DETAIL DOWN IN YOUR PLANNER, YOUR PLANNER WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE!)
3. MAKE AS MANY FRIENDS IN YOUR CLASS ON THE FIRST DAY AS POSSIBLE
(CONNECTIONS WITH YOUR CLASSMATES ARE KEY TO DOING WELL IN A CLASS)
4. DON’T BE SCARED TO EMAIL OR TALK TO YOUR PROFESSOR IF YOU ARE
STRUGGLING
(IT IS YOUR GRADE AND YOUR PROFESSORS ARE THERE TO HELP YOU. GET ALL THE HELP YOU NEED)
5. TUTORS WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE
(I CAN NOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, IF YOU NEED HELP….. GO GET HELP! TUTORS HAVE SAVED MY GPA!)
43. THREE QUESTIONS THAT WILL HELP A
FRESHMAN
Q: DO YOU HAVE TO HAVE PURCHASED A MEAL PLAN TO PURCHASE FOOD AT PLACES LIKE THE
MARKET @ CLO?
A: NO, IT IS ALA CARTE. YOU PAY WITH CASH OR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD
Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY ID?
A: GO TO STUDENT ACCOUNTS IN LAWSHE HALL, ROOM 130 AND PAY $15 FOR A NEW ID CARD.
MAKE SURE TO BRING A ANOTHER PHOTO ID AND CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE AS VERIFICATION
THAT YOU ARE A CURRENT STUDENT.
Q: WHO WOULD I TALK TO ABOUT HOUSING?
A: YOU CAN CALL 219-989-4150 OR EMAIL THEM AT HOUSING@PURDUECAL.EDU FOR ANY
QUESTIONS