CLA Advising

As academic advisors we build relationships with students and guide them through their questions, concerns, and successes. We are committed to supporting each individual student, and aiding them in developing a unique plan for their time at Purdue and beyond.
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Our Commitments:

  • Supporting the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and promoting the value of a liberal arts education.
  • Assisting students in their progress towards earning a degree.
  • Fostering relationships with students to better mentor and support them during their time at Purdue.
  • Staying knowledgeable about the courses, study abroad and internship opportunities, and events that will benefit students.
  • Continuously improving our services through professional development, innovation, and evaluation.

Meeting with an Advisor:

  • Current Liberal Arts students may schedule appointments with their academic advisor by logging on to: http://purdue.campus.EAB.com.
  • Non-Liberal Arts students interested in a Change of Degree Objective (CODO) to Liberal Arts, Degree Plus, CLA Minors or Certificates may connect with a liberal arts advisor by visiting us at our drop-in hours or by emailing claadvising@purdue.edu.
    • Drop-in advising hours - spring and fall semesters only (ending finals week) ***There will be no drop-ins on Thursday, May 7, 2026***
      • Zoom - Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
      • In-person - Thursdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
        • Advising Office Location
          University Hall (UNIV)
          Room 037 - Ground Floor
          672 Oval Drive
          West Lafayette, IN 47907
    • Questions during the summer semester - please email any question to claadvising@purdue.edu or to be setup an appointment with an academic advisor.

The advising office can be reached by calling (765) 494-3670 between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (ET) or emailing claadvising@purdue.edu

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