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Admission Criteria

Applications are reviewed individually and holistically. First and foremost, applicants must be prepared academically for college overall and for the College of Technology specifically. Purdue considers the following factors: high school course expectations; overall grades in academic coursework; grades related to choice of major; strength of high school curriculum; trends in achievement; class rank; overall GPA; core subject GPA; SAT or ACT scores; personal statement; ability to be successful in intended major; personal background and experiences; information provided by HS guidance counselor or school administrator; time of year the student applies; and space availability in intended major. All applicants must graduate from high school or have a GED and Indiana residents are given preference.

How to Apply

The process for applying to the College of Technology at South Bend is similar to the process for applying to West Lafayette, but requires a different application form. We recommend you download this quick reference guide to help you through the application process, then click on the "Application for Admission" link at left to get started.

 

Subject Matter and Quality Requirements

2009-2010

High school graduates and recent graduates (Three years or less)

The following are the minimum expectations. All applicants are encouraged to exceed these expectations.

• English – 8 semesters
• Academic Math – 6 semesters (Note 1)
• Laboratory Science – 4 semesters
• Foreign Language - 4 semesters (Note 2)
• Social sciences - six semesters (Note 2)
• minimum "C" G.P.A. (2.00 on 4.00)
• Class rank 25% or higher
• SAT 400 verbal, 400 math plus a writing score
• ACT 18 composite plus a writing score
• High School diploma or GED

Note 1: You may be required to complete 8 semesters of HS math for admission beginning in 2011 or to be eligible to transfer to the West Lafayette campus.

Note 2: These requirements are not expected for admission to the College of Technology at South Bend but may be required either in high school or college to be eligible to transfer to the West Lafayette campus.

 

Transfer Students

(Previous attendance at a post-secondary institution other than Purdue)

Must meet minimum subject matter and quality requirements above, provide a transcript from each institution attended, be in good standing at the previous institution, and have the following GPA.

• G.P.A of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for full admission to requested degree program
• G.P.A. between 2.0 to 2.5 for a probationary admission

Non-traditional Students

(Adults who graduated high school more than 3 but less then 10 years ago)

Must meet the minimum subject matter and quality requirements above but do not need to provide SAT or ACT scores.

 

(Adults who graduated high school more than 10 years ago)

Must meet the following subject matter equirements and do not need to provide SAT or ACT scores.

• English – 6 semesters
• Academic Math – 6 semesters
• Laboratory Science – 4 semesters
• Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

Admission decisions for non-traditional students are made on an individual basis. All non-traditional students are urged to discuss their individual situation with the student services coordinator. Additional factors that may influence admission decisions are work history, military service, previous academic or vocational coursework, etc.

If applicant has military service a DD214 (please contact Admissions) must be submitted to the Admissions Office and may qualify for college credit.

Contact Lori A. Butchko, student services coordinator at South Bend, to discuss your educational goals and interests and the opportunities available for you through the College of Technology at South Bend.