Applying for admission to a graduate or professional program at Purdue is a three-step process involving the department in which you have an interest, The Graduate School, and ISS.

Role of Academic Departments

To apply, please visit the Graduate School home page.

After you submit your application, application fee, and required documents, the academic department will evaluate your application and inform you if you have met admission requirements.

If you are accepted, the department will forward your application to The Graduate School.

Each department has Graduate Program Heads, Graduate Committee Chairs, and Graduate Program Departmental Contact Persons.

Role of The Graduate School

The Graduate School reviews your application and makes the formal admission decision. If you are accepted by The Graduate School you will be notified by email. The email notification will also direct you to download a form entitled, "International Graduate Student Notification of Intent Form (NOI)". Complete it and fax or mail it to ISS along with all other required documents listed on the NOI form.

The Role of ISS

We review the information you provide on the NOI form in addition to your source(s) of funding, passport identification page showing the legal spelling of your name and any other required documents as listed on the form. If everything is complete, a Form DS 2019 or Form I-20 is issued. The Form I-20 or DS 2019 along with a valid pasport, financial documentation and receipt for payment of the SEVIS fee (if required), are needed to apply for a student visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.