About BoilerCompass
Know who runs a link before you open it.
BoilerCompass is an unofficial, independent student resource guide. No account is needed, and the site does not collect Purdue passwords or make academic decisions for students.
What this site does
BoilerCompass brings common Purdue and student resources into one searchable directory. Each listing explains who runs the destination, where it applies, whether login is expected, and when its link was checked.
Source labels
Official Purdue means Purdue operates the destination. Purdue-affiliated means it is connected to Purdue people or organizations but may not be university-operated. Independent / third-party means outside context that must be checked against official sources.
Verification
Public links are checked for live responses and redirects, then descriptions are reviewed against current official wording. Authentication redirects are reviewed rather than automatically marked broken.
How the directory is maintained
Listings live in a typed, schema-validated registry. A resource must answer a common student need, have a clear operator, and add enough context to prevent a blind click. BoilerCompass does not invent deadlines, popularity, status, or usage data.
Privacy
No accounts. No Purdue passwords.
BoilerCompass does not use Purdue authentication, proxy authenticated systems, or store student records. Favorites and recently opened resources stay in your browser’s local storage. No analytics or tracking are enabled by default.
Corrections
Links move. Tell us when one does.
Include the resource name, the listed URL, what failed, and the current official destination if you have it. Do not include passwords, student records, medical information, or other sensitive data.
Report a correctionUnofficial status
BoilerCompass is an independent student resource directory and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Purdue University. Purdue names and third-party service names belong to their respective owners.