Master of Science Degree Program. (Distance Format)

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1 Master of Science Degree Program (Distance Format) Key Steps in the Application Process (Screen shots and brief instructions for the following steps are included in this packet.) Log onto Select the Apply Now tab (Upper left) *On your first visit to this screen you must create an account Page 1

2 The Create Account selection will send you to this screen and will require some basic personal information. Important fields are: Campus: West Lafayette Program of Interest/Graduate Major - Select one of the following: Major Aviation Technology Building Construction Management Technology Leadership & Innovation Technology Leadership & Innovation Technology Leadership & Innovation Technology Leadership & Innovation Technology Leadership & Innovation Computer and Information Technology Area of Interest Aviation Management Building Construction Management Industrial Technology Biometrics Biotechnology Innovation Regulatory Sciences Biotechnology Quality & Regulatory Compliance Certificate Technology Leadership IT Project Management and Leadership Page 2

3 Once all information has been entered, select Submit Information at the bottom of the screen. When you click submit information you will be returned to the application log-in page. Use your new user name and password to login. Now you can start your application! You will need to read the Terms of Use and click I agree and I have read the above notice before moving on. On the next screen, select Start Application This is your home screen where you can see the status of your application and key links down the left side of the screen. There are many steps to the application process, from Applicant Information to Check Your Application, but we will focus on the steps that have caused difficulty in the past. Page 3

4 After completing the Applicant Information screen, be sure to click Save and Continue at the bottom of that screen. That will then take you to: CAMPUS AND PROGRAM You must complete the page but the key places to complete are under CAMPUS, PROGRAM AND AREA OF INTEREST. Similar to when you registered for an account, you will choose the following (Please see a screen print below for each of the scenarios): Campus: West Lafayette Major + Area of Interest = Enrollment Objective. You will choose the following: Technology Leadership and Innovation + Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science = Master of Science Technology Leadership and Innovation Distance Option (Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science) Page 4

5 Aviation Technology Distance Option (Aviation Management) Page 5

6 Building Construction Management (Building Construction Management) Page 6

7 Technology Leadership and Innovation Distance (Biometrics Technology) Page 7

8 Biotechnology Quality and Regulatory Compliance (Graduate Certificate) Page 8

9 Computer and Information Technology (IT Project Management and Leadership) Page 9

10 Technology Leadership and Innovation (Industrial Technology) Page 10

11 Computer and Information Technology (Information Technology Business Analysis) Page 11

12 Technology (Technology Leadership) Page 12

13 The next several screens are pretty self-explanatory. Continue completing each screen. Two screens that may cause some confusion are RESUME and STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. Resume (for non-degree applicants, this is not required) Upload your resume from this screen. Acceptable formats include doc, wpd, rft, xls, pdf, docx, xlsx, and Mac files so long as the three or four letter extensions are included. Statement of Purpose Page 13

14 This word document can use any of the same formats as the resume upload. Course Delivery For ALL of our programs, regardless if it is weekend or completely online, you will choose Distance (online or offcampus location). Information Technology Project Management and Technology Management (Rolls Royce Employees Only) applicants will not have this screen! Recommendations Although you can download recommendation forms to be filled out and mailed to us, this electronic process is much easier. Click on the Recommendation Provider List button; fill out the required information for three people, and then Page 14

15 recommendation forms will be ed to your choices. The following screen will appear when clicking on Check Application Status. After recommendations have been entered, you will be able to click on the Submit button at the top of the page. Transcripts Page 15

16 From the Graduate School main page you can get detailed information about transcript requirements as well as official request forms by scrolling down to the end of the page. Please have your transcripts sent directly to: ProSTAR Purdue University - College of Technology Office: WANG Suite Northwestern Avenue West Lafayette, IN Summary for Applying to the Master of Science Degree Program Get access to the Purdue Graduate School system. Fill out the application with the correct campus and area of interest selected. Submit three people for letters of recommendation (one from employer). Request official transcripts to be sent to us (see page 14) Upload your resume and Statement of Purpose. Pay the application fee The ProSTAR staff hopes to see you enrolled for this enriching and challenging experience! Mark Schuver (mschuver@purdue.edu) Mitch Springer (mlspring@purdue.edu) Larry Fischer (lefische@purdue.edu) Nancy Knowles Smigiel (nks@purdue.edu) Mary Speer (mspeer@purdue.edu) Rubi Ortiz (ortiz15@purdue.edu) Page 16