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Transition to college with the assistance of Student Success and Transitions, which promotes an enhanced learning experience. You’ll find that our programs and initiatives create a challenging and supportive environment, enabling a successful transition to the university and providing a solid foundation for continued academic success and timely progress toward graduation. Your success is our mission. Contact us to learn more.

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Choosing a major can be hard. There so many options. Which one is right for you? The Pathway Program can help you through this important decision. Choose from four pathways (Business and Leadership, Humanities and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Engineering and Science, and Visual and Performing Arts) and meet with your Pathway Program advisor to explore your options. To help the process, you can take career/major assessments and discuss career-exploration experiences and your intended career objectives with someone from the Pathway Program. Make an appointment now!

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Several service areas at Purdue Fort Wayne will remain open to students and families who are looking to make progress on their college checklist over the winter break.

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Men’s basketball hosts South Dakota in a conference matchup on January 1.

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