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GDVP Application

You are applying to the Graduate Diversity Visitation Program

Before you begin completing this form, please ensure you have the following required materials in PDF format (files cannot exceed 16 MB in size):

A copy of your official transcript
Current resume
Personal statement

Vaccination against Covid-19 is not required for participation in GDVP but highly recommended. Students who do not provide evidence of vaccination will be required to provide proof of a negative test taken within 48 hours before their arrival to Purdue and may be subject to additional health and safety protocols during their visit. All participants must be aware of and follow the Protect Purdue guidelines during their visit.

Program Dates:

Oct 15 – Oct 18 will host visitation to Agriculture, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, Science Veterinary Medicine, Krannert School of Management, Pharmacy and Polytechnic

October 23 – Oct 26 will host visitation to Engineering

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

Birthdate (MM-DD-YYYY)

Citizenship/Ethnicity Information

Country of Citizenship

Citizenship Status

Multiracial/Other

Academic Information

What is the name of the U.S. high school you attended?

High School City

High School State or Territory

Date of High School Graduation (MM-DD-YYY)

Current or Most Recent Institution

Expected / Earned Undergraduate Degree

Expected Graduation Date (MM-DD-YYY)

Undergraduate Major

Cumulative GPA

Graduate Diversity Visitation Program Academic Information

When do you anticipate beginning a PhD program?

Have you earned or are you working on a Master’s degree?

Yes

In addition to Purdue, which other colleges/universities are you considering for Ph.D. study?

Are you applying to any other graduate visitation programs? If so, which ones?

Program of Interest

Have you applied for or will you be applying for any of the major external fellowships?

Yes

Intended Degree / Program

Please provide the names of at least two Purdue faculty members in your area of interest that you would like to meet with during your visit.

Do you have any research experience?
(i.e. served as a research assistant, independent research course, summer research experience, etc.)

Yes

Document Uploads

As a reminder, documents must be uploaded in PDF format. File name should include your Last Name, First Name and Document Title.

Please Upload Your Transcript

Please Upload Your Resume

Please Upload Your Personal Statement

Describe in 1-2 pages what makes you a strong candidate for graduate study in your area of interest, including:

Your academic career/goals and your plans to reach them
A description of any prior research experience
Your research interest for graduate study

Optional Uploads

You may also provide any additional information which you feel should be considered. File Name should include your Last Name, First Name and Document Title.

Please upload your GRE here (if applicable and if you have it)

Please upload your GMAT score here (if applicable and if you have it)

Use this optional upload to include any other document you think is important to include.

Please upload your statement of research interest (if applicable and if you have it)

Recommender Information

Please provide contact information for recommenders from your current/previous university or employers who can evaluate your ability, experience, and potential for graduate study.

The individuals you enter as recommenders will receive emails explaining the process to them. It is your responsibility to follow up with them to ensure they submit the proper information on time.

First Recommender's Name

First Recommender's Title

First Recommender's University / Employer

First Recommender's Email Address

First Recommender's Phone Number

Second Recommender's Name

Second Recommender's Title

Second Recommender's University / Employer

Second Recommender's Email Address

Second Recommender's Phone Number

Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 170 | 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114 | 765-494-2600

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Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 170 | 155 S. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114 | 765-494-2600

If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact The Purdue University Graduate School.