Graduate Bridge Application

First Name

Preferred Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Birthday Date (MM/DD/YYYY)

Phone Number

Personal Email

Purdue Email

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen

Lawful permanent residents

Refugee or asylee

None of the above

Were you a Pell Grant Recipient?

Yes

No

What is the highest education level achieved by a parent or legal guardian?

Are you a veteran or a member of the military?

Yes

No

Undergraduate university

Undergraduate university state

Level of Study

Current GPA

Graduate Program

Program Starting Fall 2026

Master's

Ph.D.

Faculty Mentor or Graduate Coordinator - Full Name

Faculty Mentor or Graduate Coordinator - Purdue Email

Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume (PDF)

Academic Statement of Purpose (Please submit the same statement you used for your Purdue graduate program application)

The Academic Statement of Purpose is an opportunity for you to share information that will help reviewers understand your academic interests and objectives, assess your academic background, preparation, and training, and determine if you are a good match for the program to which you are applying.

The following topics should be addressed in your Academic Statement of Purpose.

1. What are your professional plans and career goals? How will attending graduate school assist you in reaching those goals?

2. Describe your research, scholarly, or creative interests. What topics are of particular interest to you? Reviewers know that interests change over time but try to be as specific as possible.

3. Discuss how your experiences, skills, and abilities have prepared you for graduate study. Relevant topics may include coursework, work and research experiences, internships, presentations, exhibits, publications, and community service. If you describe a research or scholarly experience, include information on the topic, research mentor, your role, and outcomes.

4. Describe how your skills, preparation, and interests are a match for the program to which you are applying. Identify faculty who share your research and scholarly interests. Reviewers will want to know that you have researched the program, faculty, and key focus areas.

Personal History Statement (Please submit the same statement you used for your Purdue graduate program application)

The Personal History Statement helps reviewers learn more about you as a whole person and as a potential graduate student. This may include relevant details on community service, leadership roles, participation in diverse teams, and significant barriers that you overcame to attend graduate school.

Required of all degree-seeking applicants:

1. Describe how your background and life experiences contribute to your ability to be both persistent and resourceful in graduate school.

2. Describe how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to an academic community where scholars with diverse research interests, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences are supported, respected, and valued.

Optional:

3. Please address concerns that you may have that your academic record does not reflect your true capabilities and discuss mitigating factors that have affected your academic record. Reviewers will be interested in understanding your accomplishments relative to your opportunities.

Please describe your interest in the Graduate Bridge program and how participation in the program might enhance your experience at Purdue University and support your key career goals. Please limit your response to 500 words.