Purdue Global Commitment Trial Period

As a first-time undergraduate Purdue Global student, you may use the first 3 weeks of class as a trial period when you can decide if you are committed to pursuing your education at Purdue Global.

During the Purdue Global trial period the following rights/restrictions apply:

• You enjoy all the rights and resources of a fully admitted student.
• At any time during this trial period you may elect to opt out of classes with no financial obligation to the University beyond the nonrefundable application fee.
• You are obliged to uphold all of the University's policies.
• You are ineligible to receive Title IV financial aid until the completion of the trial period and until all admissions requirements are met.

In addition, Purdue Global requires demonstration of your commitment through completion of academic activity during the third week of the term. If you are enrolled in an ExcelTrack program, you are required to complete academic activity prior to the end of the third week of your term. Activity must be completed in the first two weeks if you are an ExcelTrack student enrolled in a 6-week term. If you do not meet these requirements, your enrollment will be cancelled.  Even after this, you may remain conditionally admitted due to outstanding admissions requirements.  See the Conditional Admission policy.

Students reapplying for admission will not be eligible for Purdue Global Commitment again.

If you purchased textbooks for an undergraduate program, you may return them without charge at this point. If you purchased textbooks for a graduate program, you will be subject to the return policy of the seller and are encouraged to closely review this policy.

Purdue Global Commitment may not be available to all students including, but not limited to, nondegree-seeking students, students enrolled in Open College at Purdue University Global, returning students, and students enrolled in graduate programs.

Conditional Admission

If you are a first-term student at Purdue Global, you are considered conditionally admitted to the University and will not be fully admitted into your program until all documents required for admission to your program are received and approved. As a conditionally admitted student, you are considered nondegree-seeking until you are fully admitted to your program. Conditionally admitted students may, however, enjoy all the rights and resources of a fully admitted student and are obliged to uphold all of the University's policies; however, you are not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid while in this conditional status.

At the end of your first term if you are still missing any of the required documents for full admission, your conditional admittance will be revoked, you will not be fully admitted to your program, and you will be withdrawn from the University. If you decide to reapply for admission, all necessary documents must be on file before re-enrolling.

Required Documents

The following documents are required by the end of your first term if you are conditionally admitted or prior to re-enrollment if you are a returning student.

Financial Documents

For students applying for financial aid, all documents required for aid eligibility must be received and approved by the end of your first term. The documents that are required will be determined by the Financial Aid department.

Some students may be selected for verification by the Department of Education. If you have been selected for verification, you will be notified on the first page of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Being selected for verification means you will be required to submit additional information to ensure FAFSA accuracy. If selected, verification documents are required to be submitted 7 days prior to the end of the first term.

If a student has the ability to pay for their education without the need for federal funding (Title IV aid), any existing financial document requirement(s) related to federal funding will be waived and the student will be considered fully admitted. This ability must be demonstrated prior to the end of the student’s first term.

Proof of Prior Degree

If your program of study requires a prior degree for admission, an official transcript showing proof of the degree conferred must be received by the end of your first term.

• If you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing—RN-to-BSN degree option, you must furnish an official transcript indicating an associate's degree, diploma, or certificate in nursing with a minimum of 50 quarter credit hours of eligible credit with a focus in nursing.
• If you are enrolled in a graduate or postbaccalaureate program, you must supply an official transcript showing completion of a bachelor's degree or higher credential, as required by your program of study.
• If you are enrolled in a postgraduate program, you must supply an official transcript showing completion of a master’s degree in the area of study defined in your program policies.
• Foreign credentials submitted for proof of degree must be evaluated by an approved third-party agency. Applicants presenting a 3-year bachelor's degree will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the relevant Dean.

Other programs may require a proof of degree. Review the policies of your program to determine if a proof of degree is required.

Proof of High School Graduation

All graduates of foreign high schools must provide actual proof of secondary completion. If you reside in the United States but attended school in a foreign country and are unable to produce the required documents, evidence may include certification from other official sources.