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    The Purdue University Fort Wayne Undergraduate application must be completed in a single sitting. You will not be able to save and return later. Please allow 10-15 minutes to complete all questions.

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    Email: ask@pfw.edu
    Phone: 260-481-6812
    Text: 260-408-6200

    Office of International Education
    Email: intladmissions@pfw.edu
    Phone: +1-260-481-6034
    WhatsApp: +1-260-234-1022


    Already have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in applying for a master’s degree program? Learn how through our Office of Graduate Studies.
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    • Students who graduated from high school or received a GED and never attended college.
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    • Students who attended college/university after high school graduation and wish to pursue a degree or certificate.
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    • Students who attended Purdue Fort Wayne (or IPFW) and wish to pursue a degree or certificate
    Non-Degree/Guest students
    • Guest students who would like to attend temporarily and do not wish to seek a degree or certificate.  Students who choose this option are not eligible for financial aid.
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    Have you ever been enrolled at PFW?
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    Are you a citizen of more than one country?
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    Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?
    Please select Asylee in Visa Type or Other Status
    Please select "Other, none of these statuses apply to me." in Intended Visa Type or Other Status
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    Do you want to add another parent/guardian?
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    International Students intending to apply for F1 or J1 Visas are not eligible to study as Non Degree/Guest students. To correct this error take the following steps.
    • Choose Beginner Freshman, Transfer Student, or Returning PFW Student in the Enrollment Information section at the beginning of the application.
    • Return to this section to view available majors.
    • If you have questions please contact us:
      • Office of International Education
        Email: intladmissions@pfw.edu
        Phone: +1-260-481-6034
        WhatsApp: +1-260-234-1022
    You have chosen an education major that is certification only. This certification is intended only for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. If you do not have a bachelor's degree, please select another major.
    This certification is intended only for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. If you do not have a bachelor's degree, please select another major.
    Students interested in this option must first obtain an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education degree from another college.  If you do not have an AS degree in Early Childhood Education, you should select the Early Childhood Education Preschool to Third Grade 4-year Option major.
    Additional Information: Each student enters the program as a Bachelor of Arts in Art student. Students wishing to pursue a B.A. Art Education or one of the B.F.A. degrees must declare their intent through the First-Year Portfolio and then apply for formal acceptance into the B.A. Art Education or one of the B.F.A. degree programs through the Second-Year Portfolio.
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    Please provide the following information so we may add it.
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    School Address
    • If you are homeschooled in Indiana
      • Please enter 159993 in High School/Secondary School Name
    • If you are homeschooled outside of Indiana
      • Please enter 159992 in High School/Secondary School Name
    • Enter 159999 in "High School/Secondary School Name" if you did not graduate but completed any of the following:
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    • If you attended more than one high school, enter the one you graduated/will graduate from.
    • If you have not graduated yet, please enter your anticipated graduation date.
    • If your school is not listed in the High School/Secondary School Name box, please spell out your entire school name. 
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    What institutions should you include? Review this quick checklist before you begin.
    What institutions should you include? Review this quick checklist before you begin.
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    • You are required to list all schools even if you do not have/want credits to transfer. This includes but is not limited to the following:
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      • Online Schools
      • Trade schools
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    SAT or ACT exam scores are not required but strongly recommended for engineering students and consideration for various merit scholarships. You may self report scores here, but are still required to submit your official score report to the university.
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    Did one or more of your parents earn a 4-year degree?
    Was the degree from PFW?
    Was the degree from PFW?

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