New Student Manual - College Of Engineering
New Student ManualSpring 2016Civil Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Council (CEGSAC)Written By:Rachel ChicchiBecca EssigShalini GaliMiguel Montoya
TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction and Additional ResourcesTransportationHousing OptionsWeatherFundingStudent OrganizationsSocial / Classroom EtiquetteShoppingEntertainmentSafety InformationHealth and Wellness InformationRevised: May 2016New Student Manual1
Introduction and Additional ResourcesWelcome to the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana!This manual was created by civil engineering graduate students for civil engineering graduate studentsto answer a lot of commonly asked questions from new students and to provide links to helpfuladditional resources.This manual reflects only the opinions of the writers. We hope you find this manual helpful as youprogress through your studies at Purdue. Please send any comments/suggestions on the manual tothe president of the Civil Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Council, whose email address canbe found at this s/Organizations/CEGSAC)Or, you can submit feedback 1cux6rXPuAO6ei2bBLgAg 7x4DZhfkU/viewformThe Purdue Graduate Student Government has also created a similar (though more extensive)document which can be found here: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/ pgsg/files/projects/gradtips.pdfThe Civil Engineering Department has an additional manual with important information that can befound here: te/Current/CE-GradHandbook-2013.pdfThe Graduate School also publishes the Graduate Staff Employment Manual, which outlinesgeneral policies, employment policies & benefits, and payroll procedures if you are being funded asgraduate staff: Manual.pdfTransportationWhat options are available for traveling to/from campus during the semester? Car Parking Parking Passes are available through the Purdue Parking Facilities website(http://www.purdue.edu/pat/index.html) to full-time students who liveat least 1.5 miles away from campus. The C-Pass is for designated parking lots and all students wholive outside a 1.5 mile radius from campus are eligible to apply. C-Garage parking passes can also be purchased by students, butare limited in number. A and B parking passes are available to graduate studentscurrently with a 0.75 FTE (full-time equivalent, working 30hours/week) or greater appointment. Proof of appointment isneeded from the Business Office.Revised: May 2016New Student Manual2
Neighborhood parking is available near Hampton Hall. Refer to the mapfor permissible parking s/1248456373 455657.pdf).Many of the streets closest to campus are restricted to 2-hour parking.Failure to move your vehicle within this timeframe would likely result ina parking ticket fee. Fines typically cost about 40. Getting an Indiana driver’s license You are encouraged to apply for an Indiana state driver’s license as soonas possible (note: many companies require proof of a valid US forinternship/employment offers). Depending on whether you have acurrent driver’s license in another state/country or not, you may need toobtain a learner’s permit first and complete 6 months of driving practiceunder the supervision of a licensed driver. If you already have a license,you may only need to take the written exam. If you do not have adriver’s license, you would be required to take the driver’s test as well.Refer to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website(http://www.in.gov/bmv/2332.htm) to view the requirements and to seewhat conditions apply to you. Driving Schools – if you would like practice learning to drive, considerenrolling at one of the following driving schools: Tippecanoe Driving School(http://www.tippecanoedrivingschool.com/) International Driving /) Indiana All-Star Driving (http://www.inallstardrive.com/) Zipcar (http://www.zipcar.com/) is a car rental service where you pay a monthlymembership rate and you have immediate access to the Zipcars strategicallyparked around campus. You are typically allowed to use a Zipcar with thedriver’s license from your home country for the first 6 months – 1 year of yourtime in the US (depending on the country of citizenship/home country) beforethe license expires. Cars should yield to bikes and pedestrians and keep a minimum of 3 feet awayfrom bikes. Walking Campus map and building information (http://www.purdue.edu/campus map/) Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks. Bus Citybus (www.gocitybus.com) is the local bus system for Greater Lafayette area,including the Purdue Campus loops. This site shows the maps and schedules forall of the routes. You can also use Google Maps/Google Transit to locate busRevised: May 2016New Student Manual3
stops near starting and ending points. All campus loops except the black looprun from Mon - Fri until 6 pm. The bus service is free to all students with use of your Purdue Identification Card(PUID). Many larger apartment complexes (particularly near Walmart in West Lafayette)have their own bus shuttle service to and from campus. Mobile Apps for locating bus stops and buses in real time: Android/iOS: DoubleMap Windows: Next Bus The Purdue University App (www.purdue.edu/mobile/) givesapproximate bus locations. It also has a campus map, calendar, news,safety, computer lab information, etc. Rider alerts can be received by email/text Sign up at www.gocitybus.com/Wheres-The-Bus#text Text “RT4” followed by bus stop ID and route to 41411 toreceive next 3 scheduled departures via text. Biking Bicyclists are expected to follow vehicular traffic patterns. They are notsupposed to ride on sidewalks, particularly if there are designated bike lanes. Bicycle signs and markings on campus:https://www.purdue.edu/bikes/signs.html Rent/share a bike: Purdue University implemented a bike share program in fall2015. Information about the bike share program (e.g. map of locations,descriptions of how it works, FAQs) as well as the registration form is availableat www.zagster.com/purdue.How do I get to Purdue University from the airport or vice versa? Indianapolis: Star of America and Lafayette Limo (both go only to airport),Greyhound, Amtrak (center of city) Chicago Midway & O’Hare Airports: Lafayette Limo, Express Air Coach, and ReindeerShuttle (to the airport), Greyhound and Amtrak (center of city) Facebook: Purdue University Rideshare Group (a cheap option for carpooling with otherPurdue students)How do I get to local stores in the area if I don’t have a car? Bus: Citybus Carpool with other students Walking / BikingRevised: May 2016New Student Manual4
Taxi / cab service HeyTaxi 765-743-1047 A2B cabs 765-807-7070 4 Star 765-742-8400 Uber App (tends to be cheaper than traditional taxi services)Housing OptionsWhat different types of housing options are available for students? Rent on-campus Rent off-campus Buy a home off-campusMost students choose to rent, while some purchase homes due to the relatively low cost of living.On-campus apartments available to graduate students include: Purdue Village and PRF ResidentialHousing. More students tend to live off-campus in either West Lafayette or Lafayette. Refer to theGraduate Student Housing /relocation/housing.html) for more information.Websites for finding off-campus housing include: www.boilerapartments.com www.craigslist.comHow can I find a roommate?Facebook groups: using keywords like ‘Purdue’ and ‘Housing’ you can find a number ofprivate Facebook groups to connect with other students looking for roommates. Contact current students in your specialty area. Refer to websites, such as craigslist.com, that contain ad listings.Note: please use caution when contacting strangers. How do I set up utilities?The utilities you are expected to pay will depend on the lease agreement with your landlord. Yourlandlord may set these up and/or pay for them, or you may be expected to call the companies andset up the utilities upon move in. The following are common utilities that you may have to pay, aswell as some typical local providers of these services. Cable/Internet (Comcast, Frontier, DISH, DirectTV, Metronet) Gas (Vectren) Electric (Duke) Water (usually covered by apartment, talk to landlord) Cell phones (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint)Revised: May 2016New Student Manual5
Where should I set up a local bank account?The three most commonly used local banks by students seem to be the Purdue Federal CreditUnion (www.purdueefcu.com/), Chase Bank (https://www.chase.com/) and Huntington NationalBank, HNB (https://www.huntington.com/).WeatherWhat is the weather like and how can I prepare for it? The temperature in West Lafayette, IN varies from an average high of 84 degreesFahrenheit in July to an average low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit in January. For many international students, the winters in West Lafayette, IN can be quite a shock.However, it is manageable with proper attire. Insulated, waterproof boots andwool/fleece socks are strongly encouraged. Students should have a warm hat, scarf andgloves. Additionally, a good quality coat or parka is needed. See shopping section forsuggestions of where to purchase these items. Other things to watch out for in winter: Beware of pipes freezing – in very cold weather, it is possible that your plumbingcould freeze if the pipes aren’t properly insulated. Do not ever turn off yourheat in winter (even if out of town for an extended period of time), as doing soincreases the chances of freezing pipes. If you find that water isn’t coming outof the faucets, notify your landlord immediately to prevent the pipes frombursting. Black ice forms on roads and sidewalk, causing very slick and dangerous surfaceswhich are difficult to see. Walk and drive more slowly and carefully when thereare slick conditions, particularly when taking turns.What about tornadoes? While occurrences are infrequent, Purdue is located in an area susceptible to tornadoes.Tippecanoe County has hazard warning sirens that go off if there is a potential threat.These sirens are tested at 11:00 am on the first Saturday of every month - no action isrequired during these scheduled tests. Refer to the tornado safety /tornado.html) for safety preparation andresponse information.Revised: May 2016New Student Manual6
Academic ResourcesWhat student mentors are available to answer questions or concerns about student life on campus? The Civil Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Council (CEGSAC) has studentrepresentatives from each of the CE disciplines. These representatives are eager andwilling to answer your questions, or refer your concerns to the faculty. Theorganization’s website has the names, emails, and pictures of each council member, soplease reach out to these students with questions or cs/Organizations/CEGSAC). CEGSACplans events during Orientation Week in August (the week before classes begin) and alsoduring the academic year, so that you have the opportunity to meet and interact withother CE graduate students. The Purdue Graduate Student Government, PGSG (http://web.ics.purdue.edu/ pgsg/)is composed of student senators, who are representatives from each school. Senatorsmeet to voice ideas and concerns from the student body. The Ombuds office consists of individuals that act as impartial and, in most cases,confidential resources for any graduate students with questions or concerns. You canschedule a meeting index.html)to voice concerns such as: adjusting to grad school, the relationship with your advisor,funding difficulties, etc. ‘Senior’ students, who have been here longer than you and that have the same advisor asyou, are also likely be great resources.What resources are available to help with my writing? The Purdue Online Writing Lab, OWL (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/) provides freeresources on writing tips, avoiding plagiarism, developing a resume, etc. Over 200services are available, including: tutoring sessions, English as a Second Language (ESL)conversation groups, general writing workshops, etc. Joanne Lax (jlax@purdue.edu) is the Graduate Student Communication Specialist for theCollege of Engineering. She coordinates writing workshops throughout the year.What resources are available to help with my professional development? The Purdue Center for Career Opportunities, CCO (https://www.cco.purdue.edu/)provides writing guidance on resumes, cover letters, and personal statements. Thecenter assists students with developing a career plan, job search strategies, and mockinterviews. Students can make appointments to meet with center employees on a 1 -on-1basis.Revised: May 2016New Student Manual7
Joanne Lax (jlax@purdue.edu) is the Graduate Student Communication Specialist for theCollege of Engineering. In addition to writing workshops, she runs professionaldevelopment/communication workshops for College of Engineering graduate students. The College of Engineering developed a manual entitled “Mentoring: For GraduateSchool and Beyond,” which provides career development adSchoolStudentVersion.Where can I get additional help with my English? LARA, the Lafayette Adult Resource Academy (www.laralafayette.org) provides Englishas a Second Language classes free of charge. Purdue OWL has ESL tutors who can help with writing projects.How do I register for classes and prepare my plan of study? Class registration usually takes place during Orientation Week, the week before classesbegin. Jenny Ricksy, the graduate administrator for the Lyles School of CivilEngineering coordinates the activities during this week. Throughout your time atPurdue, please read emails sent by Jenny and refer to the current grad student s/Graduate/Current) for additionalinformation. At this link you can find the CE Graduate Student Handbook with moreinformation prepared by the main office.Can I take courses from different schools? Yes, but your plan of study (the coursework required to graduate) must be approved byyour committee. Consult your advisor before scheduling courses.How can I get an office on campus? Space in Hampton Hall is very limited and is usually controlled by individual professors.Speak with your advisor about getting a desk. Priority is given by seniority and favoringresearch assistants and PhD students. The main office conducts space assessments eachsemester.FundingWho do I contact if I have questions about my existing funding? You may contact your faculty advisor to discuss your existing funding or complementarysupporting options. Additionally, you may request information for other funding sourcesRevised: May 2016New Student Manual8
or opportunities from the Civil Graduate Program Administrator, Jenny /Graduate/ContactUs)What types of funding are available on campus? Assistantships Assistantships cover tuition and pay a stipend of usually 1700 - 1850 permonth. For more information Graduate/Future/Funding. The graduate school employment manual describes the available assistantshippositions as mploymentManual.pdf) Research Assistant: performs duties related to a research project orprogram under the guidance and direction of faculty members Teaching Assistant: could include any tasks related to the instruction ofstudents Graduate Assistant: duties that are generally administrative and/orprofessional in nature Fellowships Fellowships are available internally through Purdue and the Lyles School of CivilEngineering. Students are nominated by faculty for these fellowships. Refer tothe Fellowship Manual for additional s/fellows-manual.pdf) Students should consider submitting applications to the following externalprograms as a possible avenue for funding their graduate mics/Graduate/Future/Funding) American Concrete Institute Fellowships and Scholarships ASCE Graduate Fellowships Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Environmental Engineers of the Future Ford Foundation GEM Fellowship Requirements NASA Fellowship and Research Opportunities National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship National Science Foundation Graduate Research National Science Foundation East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes forU.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) The National Security Education Program Rowland Junior Fellowship (RJF) International Road FederationRevised: May 2016New Student Manual9
Campus jobs Purdue Student Employment Services helps students to find part-timeemployment (http://www.purdue.edu/dfa/stuemp/stuinfo.php). Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) Student Employment – for studentswith technical experience or general interest in /index.cfm) Housing & Food Services Student Employment – positions with flexibleschedules are available. Recreational Sports Student t/studentEmployment/index.php)Student OrganizationsHow do I find information about student groups on campus? All student groups are listed on this website: https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/ Intramural Sports - 40 different leagues offered through the CoRec for a smallparticipant fee: ports/index.php International Center - creates cross-cultural connections between diverse people througheducation (language programs- ESL and foreign), arts, cultural events, etc.http://www.intlctr.org/ International Programs - coordinates events, workshops and travelhttps://www.ippu.purdue.edu/What are the Civil Engineering specific student groups? CEGSAC (Civil Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Council) Discipline-specific and Professional Groups ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) GIGSO (Geo-Institute Graduate Student Organization) ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-ConditioningEngineers) USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) EERI (Earthquake Engineering Research Institute) PAWMA (Purdue Air and Waste Management Association) Undergraduate Groups (Typically undergrads but grad students welcome to join as well) CESAC Chi EpsilonRevised: May 2016New Student Manual10
Social / Classroom Etiquette[Lax, Joanne. “Graduate Communication Needs.” Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN. 2015.]What is proper classroom etiquette? Students are expected to arrive on time and be seated prior to the start of class. During the lecture, they should not engage in conversations with other students or otherdistractions such using a cell phone or reading a newspaper. Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate in class discussions. Students are permitted to quietly leave the classroom to use the restroom or make animportant phone call. Understand the professor’s expectations: Coursework deadlines are usually strictly enforced. Teamwork on assignments is usually encouraged but copying is not.What is proper meeting etiquette? Meetings follow similar etiquette to the classroom and timeliness is important. If you are asked to RSVP, you must indicate whether you intend to attend the event ornot. You are expected to attend meetings an
Revised: May 2016 New Student Manual 5 Taxi / cab service HeyTaxi 765-743-1047 A2B cabs 765-807-7070 4 Star 765-742-8400 Uber App (tends to be cheaper than traditional taxi services) Housing Options What different types of housing options are available for students? Rent on-campus Rent off-campus
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