Graduate Student Resources

Graduate School Forms

• Graduate School Forms
• Graduate School Database

Funding

• Faculty with available Research Assistantships
• Funding
• Tuition and Fees
• Graduate Student Health Insurance Plans

Manuals

• 2026-2027 Manual for Graduate Students in Physics and Astronomy (PDF)
• 2026 Manual for Graduate Student Instructional Staff (PDF)
• Policies and Procedures Manual for Administering Graduate Student Programs

Requirements for Research and Thesis

• Thesis/Dissertation Office Homepage

Graduate Student Ombudspersons 

• Prof. Oana Malis
  (Email, Tel: (765) 494-3039, Rm 170)
• Prof. David Nolte
  (Email, Tel: (765) 494-3013, Rm. 78)

Academic Calendars

• Academic Calendars
• Graduate School Calendar
• Graduation Dates and Deadlines

International Students & Scholars

• ISS Resources
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  OPT is an F-1 student benefit. It is authorization for employment directly related to a student’s major area of study. Detailed information regarding OPT.
• The Federal Immigration Updates page of the ISS contains the most up-to-date information pertaining to student visas and updates from federal agencies impacting international students. Additional information can be found on the Current Students page.
• Senior international officer Heidi Arola explains new federal immigration rules.
• The APS's recommendations for international students and scholars.

Libraries 

• Physics Library
• Purdue University Libraries 

Facilities 

• IT Resources
• Purdue University Parking

Careers

• American Institute of Physics Career Network
• Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)