Purdue University Global

What is the history of Purdue University Global?

Purdue University Global began operating in 2018, when Purdue University acquired Kaplan University and established a separate institution focused on online and adult education. Its history therefore combines a recent Purdue identity with academic programs developed before the transition.

The change matters to applicants: Purdue Global is part of the Purdue University system, but it is not Purdue University's West Lafayette campus. Students enroll in Purdue Global programs, receive Purdue Global credentials and follow Purdue Global policies. Its emphasis on online study and credit for prior learning reflects its role serving working adults and transfer students.

What are the faculties and departments at Purdue University Global?

Purdue Global offers certificates and associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs across business, technology, health, nursing, law and the social sciences. Applicants should use Purdue Global's own program catalog rather than assume that a major offered at Purdue's West Lafayette campus is available through Purdue Global.

Its academic organization includes schools devoted to business and information technology, health sciences, nursing, social and behavioral sciences, and general education. Representative areas include accounting, cybersecurity, criminal justice, health care administration, nursing and psychology. Purdue Global also offers law education through its law school; applicants considering legal practice should examine that school's accreditation and the bar-admission rules of the state where they intend to work.

Programs differ substantially in format. Some are designed primarily for online coursework, while clinical placements, fieldwork or other supervised experiences may be required in particular health and professional programs. Purdue Global also offers ExcelTrack, a competency-based option for selected programs; its pace, tuition structure and eligibility rules differ from those of conventional courses.

What is the location of Purdue University Global?

Purdue Global is associated with West Lafayette, Indiana, but it operates primarily as an online university rather than a residential West Lafayette campus. A student living elsewhere should not assume that enrollment includes access to Purdue University's classrooms, facilities or campus activities.

For most students, the practical setting is their home or workplace. Reliable internet access, a suitable computer and time for scheduled or self-directed coursework matter more than commuting to West Lafayette. Certain programs may require in-person clinical, field or other approved experiences near a student's location. Applicants should check whether their intended program can enroll residents of their state and whether required placements are available there.

What is the mission and vision of Purdue University Global?

Purdue Global states that its mission centers on providing flexible, accessible higher education to adults whose work, family responsibilities or previous college experience may not fit a traditional campus schedule. Its approach emphasizes career-relevant programs, online instruction and ways to recognize learning acquired outside a conventional classroom.

Those are institutional aims, not evidence that every format will suit every learner. Prospective students can test the fit by examining course pacing, instructor interaction, assessment methods and any required in-person experiences. Purdue Global is a public institution within the Purdue University system; its mission is distinct from the residential and research mission commonly associated with Purdue's West Lafayette campus.