Institution name

Purdue University

Total number of students

39697

Total number of international students

5990

Contact address for international enquiries

WEST LAFAYETTE 47907

Telephone

+1 765 494 5770

Venue / office name

College of Technology, Department of Aviation Technology

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

Purdue University
1401 Aviation Drive
WEST LAFAYETTE
Indiana
47907

Venue description

The Department of Aviation Technology's educational mission focuses on the preparation of the graduates for challenging and rewarding careers in the aviation industry. Purdue University offers a diverse, internationally recognized aviation education program at a world class teaching and research institution. The department serves approximately 610 students on the West Lafayette Campus and 95 students at the Indianapolis Statewide Technology location. The department has 33 full-time faculties and is an active participant in the graduate program of the College of Technology. Graduates enter careers with airlines, airport authorities, aerospace manufacturers, corporate aviation, and government agencies. There are excellent career opportunities throughout the aviation industry to those who have the proper professional education, and graduates have historically enjoyed an exceptionally high placement rate. They have a number of partnerships with industry that provide students with enhanced learning opportunities through co-op, internships, industrial projects, and advanced hiring programs. Purdue University's Department of Aviation Technology is widely recognized as a leader in aviation education. This reputation is attributed largely to the quality of the faculty, students, curriculum content, and laboratory equipment.

Telephone number

+1 765 494 5782

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Purdue University provides the on campus housing for students with many housing options like University Residences, Cooperative housing, Fraternities, sororities, off-campus apartments and houses. Living in the University Residences provides students with many opportunities to develop their leadership abilities and they strive to provide a safe environment. Residences provide the facilities such as Bulletin Boards, Check-Cashing and ATMs, Copy Machine, Laundry and Vending, Mailing, Repairs and Maintenance. The Room/Apartment provides the Beds, Mattress and mattress pad/cover, Curtains, Desk with lamp and chair, Dresser, Closet and drawer space, Trash can Smoke detector, Telephone, All utilities and local telephone service, Internet outlets, Cable television outlet and services. The residence housing rates are given in this website (http://www.housing.purdue.edu/HTML/HOUSRates.htm). The Residences has the Dining Services which provides a variety of convenient options offering delicious, nutritious food. Students choose from a number of dining locations that are close to class or home. They can choose to dine buffet style in the dining courts, take out from an On-the-Go or grab a bite from the late-night restaurants or mini-marts. University Residences offers a variety of meal plans to fit their busy schedule. Students may choose from the 10, 12, 15 or 20-meal traditional plans. Cooperative housing is where students live and work together to promote friendship, leadership, and life skills. Cooperative houses have between 14 and 60 members which share responsibilities such as cleaning and preparing meals to maintain a comfortable and affordable living environment. Cooperative housing has 12 houses in which 7 for women and 5 for men. Students who prefer off campus housing can either mail to Office of the Dean of Students, Schleman Hall, Room 207, 475 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907 or call to +1 765 494 1254 or email us at offcampushousing@purdue.edu.