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Office of Advising and Retention

The College of Education Office of Advising and Retention is staffed by professional advisors who are committed to supporting each student in developing and implementing an individualized plan for academic success and career development.

Expectations

Student Expectations

You should expect to:

  • Keep your scheduled academic advising appointments. You will receive email reminders and are able to self-cancel and/or reschedule any appointment using the link in BoilerConnect.
  • Prepare for your academic advising appointments. It’s also a good idea to review your plan of study which includes the Teacher Education Program (TEP) Milestones and prepare any questions.
  • Be open and honest; if you’re having a problem that’s interfering with school, please don’t be afraid to share. We’re here to help!
  • Know that the final decisions rest with you. Advisors will empower you to make decisions regarding academic progression for yourself.

Advisor Expectations

You can expect us to:

  • Help you discover your strengths, skills, and abilities to make the most of your college experience. Your advisor is a sounding board. we will be a good listener and give you candid, honest feedback.
  • Encourage you to dream big about the future and then identify Purdue curricular and co-curricular opportunities and options to help you achieve your dreams.
  • Instruct you on the process of selecting and registering for classes.
  • Connect you with university offices and resources as needed—if we are not the person who can help you, We will help figure out who can.
  • Explain academic procedures and policies and help you to understand how they might affect your academic record.
  • Treat you with respect and dignity.

Contact us

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Contact the Office

Office of Advising & Retention
College of Education
Beering Hall, Room 3229
Purdue University
100 N. University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098
Phone: (765) 494-2345

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