Introducing Purdue
2012 Introducing Purdue Dates (some of these dates have reached capacity and will appear as 'full' on the registration page):
March 23, 30; April 9, 11, 20
Join us for a full day at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. You’ll learn about admissions, academics, and student life as you explore campus, tour top-notch facilities, and meet Purdue students, faculty, and staff. Through it all, you’ll discover why U.S.News & World Report ranks Purdue among the nation’s top 25 public universities.
Register
RSVP online today. Space is limited. Registration will close when the program's capacity has been reached.
Parking and Driving Directions
View and print parking and driving directions here.
Sample Agenda
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Catch the Bus
Park in the North Stadium Lot and ride a bus to the Purdue Memorial Union, where your day begins. The last bus leaves the parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Register
Sign in at the Purdue Memorial Union and pick up the day’s schedule.
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Academic Fair
After you register, talk with representatives from all of Purdue's academic colleges and schools: Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Management, Pharmacy, Science, Technology, Undergraduate Studies Program, Veterinary Medicine.
8:35 - 9:15 a.m.
Campus Walking Tour
For early birds, the first campus walking tour begins promptly at 8:35 a.m. and concludes at 9:15 a.m.
9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
Opening Session
An admissions representative talks about the admissions process and discusses the day’s agenda.
10:30 - 11:20 a.m. and
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Academic Interest Sessions
Pick an academic session and learn more about that area. Advisors and students will share information about majors, scholarships, study abroad programs, internships, and career opportunities. Presentations about premedicine, aviation technology, university residences, and financial aid are offered at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch in the Union Food Court
Enjoy lunch in the Union Commons – a popular student hangout and award-winning facility that offers many dining options.
1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Campus Walking Tours
Forty-five-minute walking tours, led by Purdue students.
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
University Residence Tours
Student residence halls are open for guests. Catch the shuttle bus or walk to tour any of the halls you care to see.
Afternoon Opportunities
Agriculture tour
Aviation tour
Biology tour
Biomedical Engineering tour
Black Cultural Center tour
Chemistry tour
Civil Engineering session and tour
Communications majors session
Computer Science session
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences session
Electrical and Computer Engineering tour
Engineering tour
Health and Kinesiology session
Management tour
Math, Statistics, and Actuarial Science session
Mechanical Engineering session
Nursing tour
Pharmacy tour
Physics tour
Pre-veterinary/Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Technology session
Teacher Education session
Technology session
Technology tour
Undergraduate Studies Program session for undecided students
University Residences Tours
Visual and Performing Arts session and tour
Open to Visitors
Other places to visit during your day:
Office of Admissions
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Athletic Facilities
Purdue Bands
Black Cultural Center
Boilermaker Aquatic Center
Center for Career Opportunities
Construction Engineering
Office of the Dean of Students
Discovery Park
Division of Financial Aid
Engineering Cooperative Education Program
Global Engineering
Hicks Undergraduate Library
Latino Cultural Center
Liberal Arts Academic Advisors
Native American Educational and Cultural Center
Purdue Musical Organizations
Recreational Sports Center
ROTC
Turf Recreational Exercise Center
Study Abroad
University Residences
Women In Engineering
Other Purdue Visit Opportunities
If you can't make it to Introducing Purdue, learn about additional visit opportunities at Purdue.
