College of Liberal Arts

Overview

We encourage you to come visit us in West Lafayette, Indiana! Tour our facilities, mingle with current students, meet with academic professionals, explore our campus, and find out for yourself why the U.S News & World Report ranks Purdue as one of the top public universities in the United States. As the home to over 4,200 undergraduate students at Purdue University, the College of Liberal Arts has over 45 different majors and numerous minors. The mission of our college is to educate students to live more knowledgeably, responsibly, and humanely, fostering the development of analytical minds and the practice of continual learning.

College of Liberal Arts Website

Admissions

http://www.admissions.purdue.edu/majors/colleges.php?ClgCd=LA

Admission to Teacher Education

Teacher Education Program Guidelines 2015-16

Advising

Academic advisors work with students, faculty, staff, departments and administration to maintain and improve the quality of education in the College of Liberal Arts and Purdue University as a whole. As advisors, we are committed to supporting each student in developing and implementing an individualized plan for academic success and career development.

Specifically, we are committed to…

Supporting the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and promoting the value of a liberal arts education;
Supporting campus recruitment programs and providing information to prospective students to assist them in making appropriate academic choices ;
Assisting students in monitoring their progress toward degree requirements through audits, course planning, and related administrative tasks in compliance with Purdue University policies and regulations;
Fostering retention by encouraging student success and supporting those who experience difficulty in the academic environment;
Sharing and exchanging information, ideas and resources with departments, offices, administration and professional organizations to improve the quality of education and services for all students; and
Continuously improving our services through professional development, innovation and evaluation.

Click here for STAR (Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration) information.
Current students may schedule appointments with their academic advisor by visiting BRNG 1114 or by logging on to: https://appointments.pnhs.purdue.edu/.
The College of Liberal Arts Academic Advising Office has walk-in hours from 10:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday for your convenience.

Contact Information

Office of the Dean

Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education,
Room 1290
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098
Phone: 765 494-3663
Fax: 765 494-3660
Online feedback form
Visit the Dean’s Office web site

Academic Advising and Prospective Students

Academic Advising Office
BRNG 1114
Phone: 765 494-3670
Fax: 765 496-1910

Undergraduate Prospective Students
BRNG 1168
Phone: 765 494-6291
Fax: 765 496-1910
Email: newstudent@purdue.edu

Purdue University TDD Relay Service
765 496-1343
More about voice services

Other Offices in the College of Liberal Arts

Unless otherwise noted, all offices are located in:
Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education
100 North University Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2098
Office of Alumni Relations and Special Events
BRNG 1280
Phone: 765 494-2711
Fax: 765 494-3660
Email: ctsharp@purdue.edu
Business Office
BRNG 1274
Phone: 765 494-3657
Fax: 765 494-3660
Office of Career Development
BRNG 1114
Phone: 765 496-2487
Fax: 765 494-1910
Development Office
BRNG 1280
Phone: 765 494-2711
Fax: 765 494-3660
Email: lsparger@purdue.edu
Diversity Initiatives
BRNG 1114
Phone: 765 494-4297
Fax: 765 494-1910
Honors Program
BRNG 1175
Phone: 765 494-3235
Fax: 765 494-3660
Email: clahonors@purdue.edu
Office of Information Technology
BRNG 3268
Phone: 765 496-6333
Fax: 765 494-3660
Email: ithelp@purdue.edu
Office of Interdisciplinary Studies
BRNG 1289
Phone: 765 496-1848
Fax: 765 494-3660