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About Purdue University Calumet :

Purdue University Calumet is a comprehensive Indiana state university with a student enrollment of more than 9,000 students. The university offers over 100 fields of study and is internationally known for its quality of service and education. Purdue Calumet offers many

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different educational options such as certificate (for quick professional training), associate, baccalaureate and master degree programs. Purdue University Calumet is a commuter campus with approximately 165 acres and 15 buildings in Hammond's attractive Woodmar district.

The campus is ideally located in Indiana's Northwest business corridor and is 25 miles from Chicago (three miles from the Illinois border), which allows out of state faculty and students the opportunity to apply practical applications to their studies. The University has five convenient locations to choose from - Hammond (Main Campus), Crown Point, St. John, Merrillville (Hellenic Cultural Center),and Merrillville (Georgia Street Learning Center).



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Purdue University Calumet can effectively prepare you for the work world! Purdue Career Services staff are trained and experienced at helping students and alumni:

  •   Develop career dreams
  •   Write job-winning resumes
  •   Design sensible job-search plans
  •   Prepare and practice for job interviews
  •   Network with corporate recruiters that regularly visit the Purdue University Calumet   campus.

Services include:

  •   An extensive Web site esc.calumet.purdue.edu/cdp
  •   An electronic job listing system
  •   Workshops on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, networking, etc.
  •   Special events including an annual Job Fair, guest speakers, etc.
  •   A comprehensive Career Resource Center
  •   Professional Work Experience programs, including internships, cooperative education with   many local businesses and volunteer opportunities

Faculty :                                                                                                              Top

Classes at Purdue University Calumet are taught by award-winning faculty who have expertise in their fields. You will receive individual attention with an average class size of approximately 22 students. You will be advised by the faculty in your major - they understand your course load and individual needs. At Purdue University Calumet, you are more than just another student.

Computer Services :                                                                                           Top

Purdue University Calumet understands the importance of computers in today's learning environment. The university operates more than a dozen state of the art computer labs that are equipped with several hundred personal computers for students. The labs provide students with access to a wide range of software including Microsoft Office, Netscape Communicator, Maple, MathCAD, MatLab, SAS and SPSS. In order to meet the needs of our students' schedule, our computer labs are open nearly 16 hours every day.

Students also may use the 24-hour, off-campus, dial-up phone service to access a cluster of super minicomputers and PC software in our open labs. All students are provided with campus computer accounts and a university Internet address that they may review and send e-mail. Students may access their personal e-mail by pointing to any World Wide Web browser at stuemail.calumet.purdue.edu

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