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Green2Gold

Start at Ivy Tech, Finish at Purdue

The Local Pathway To A Purdue Engineering Degree

From electronics to medicine, engineers are needed throughout many organizations and companies. Simply put, engineering is the combination of math, science, design and technology. Engineers can see the most complex product, take it apart and tell you exactly how it works. How cool is that?

Green2Gold is a unique partnership between Ivy Tech and Purdue University that offers an affordable local pathway to a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Purdue. Students earn an Associate of Science Degree from Ivy Tech and can then transfer to Purdue to complete any of 15 engineering degrees.

Cohorts of Support

As a Green2Gold student, you take classes with the same students for your first two years at Ivy Tech. This helps build a support structure to aid in your academic success.

Affordability

Ivy Tech is the most affordable college in Indiana. In-state residents attending part-time pay $178.38/credit hour. In-state residents attending full-time pay $2,577.11/semester.

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Applying to Green2Gold

The Green2Gold program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. The priority application date is Jan. 31.

Applicants submitting all materials by Jan. 31 will be notified of their status on or before Feb. 28. If cohort seats remain available after Feb. 28, applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and notified within two weeks of their application.

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Program Requirements

  • Full-time student with the cohort (if dual credit classes are not applicable)

  • Min. high school GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale

  • Min. 1150 on SAT or 27 on ACT

  • Calculus ready (Purdue suggests 670 SAT math & 29 ACT math)

  • A resume and 750-1,000 word essay explaining the desire to be an engineer

  • Interviews may also be conducted

Purdue Assured Admissions Requirements

Ivy Tech Engineering students transferring to the Purdue University College of Engineering under the Assured Admissions program must meet the following Purdue admissions requirements and the requirements of their desired Purdue Engineering program.

  • 8 semesters of math and English
  • 6 semesters of lab science (2 semesters must be chemistry)
  • 6 semesters of social studies
  • 4 semesters of a world language before transferring to Purdue (Can be completed in high school or Ivy Tech)

Ivy Tech Associate Degree in Engineering Pathway

Students who do not meet Green2Gold admissions requirements may still be considered for Ivy Tech’s Engineering program. Admission for these students will be dependent upon available seats and selection criteria. Students who are not in the Green2Gold program will participate in the cohort and take many of the same classes.

View the Completion Guide for the Ivy Tech Associate of Science Degree in Engineering

The transfer pathway for these students will not include Purdue University. Transfer will include other university partners such as Indiana State University or the University of Indianapolis.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Green2Gold is a cohort program, which means you will take the majority of your classes with the same group of students while earning your Associate of Science Degree at Ivy Tech. These classes will be held at the Columbus, Indianapolis, or Lafayette campus. The location of your Purdue classes will be dependent upon the engineering major you choose.

  • Yes! Students who do not meet Green2Gold admissions requirements may still be considered for the Engineering program. Admission for these students will be dependent upon available seats and selection criteria. Students who are not in the Green2Gold program will participate in the cohort and take the same classes. However, the transfer pathway for these students will not include Purdue University. Transfer will include other university partners such as Indiana State University or the University of Indianapolis.

  • Congratulations on receiving college credit while in high school! Some of your classes will likely apply toward your Associate of Science Degree in Engineering at Ivy Tech. Should you already have applicable college credit, we’ll consult with you to find other classes that will meet your full-time requirements and benefit your future.

  • The Green2Gold admission selection committee will consider a variety of holistic factors when selecting applicants. A score of 670 on the SAT is a suggestion from Purdue, based on predictors of student success.

  • The Green2Gold program is a rigorous program. Submitting your SAT score will ensure that the program accepts students who have a high likelihood of success. There are a variety of holistic factors that are considered in the application process.

  • Our team will work with each student one-on-one to put them in a position to be a strong Green2Gold applicant and student. It may be possible that you can complete your Chemistry while enrolled at Ivy Tech.

  • Participating in the Green2Gold program is not a commitment to attend Purdue University. However, if you are planning to transfer to Purdue while completing your Associate of Science in Engineering degree at Ivy Tech, you should apply to Purdue at least a semester prior to the semester of desired admission.

  • Those in the Green2Gold program and meeting admissions requirements to Purdue University will take classes in Indianapolis or West Lafayette to complete their bachelor’s degree. Students pursuing an Ivy Tech engineering degree and who did not meet Green2Gold admission requirements may transfer to other university partners.

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Additional Questions?

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  • photo of I.V. Johnson, Green2Gold Student & Future Purdue Engineer
  • “Green2Gold gave me the opportunity 51¶ÌÊÓƵ my dream of becoming an engineer without the burden of high tuition costs. Starting at Ivy Tech allowed me to build a strong foundation in engineering while staying close to home. The small class sizes and supportive instructors made a huge difference in my learning experience. Now, I'm on my way to earning my bachelor's degree at Purdue, and I feel more prepared than ever!â€

    –I.V. Johnson, Green2Gold Student & Future Purdue Engineer