{"id":113,"date":"2025-09-12T10:02:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T14:02:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.dev.www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/recruitment\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:23:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:23:55","slug":"discover-purdue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/ogrs\/discover-purdue\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Purdue: The Virtual Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Discover Purdue
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The Virtual<\/strong> Discover Purdue Experience<\/em> invites talented juniors, seniors, and recent graduates to explore all that Purdue University has to offer\u2014from anywhere in the world. This engaging online event is designed for exceptional students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to connect with Purdue’s vibrant academic community in person. Join us virtually to discover graduate programs, connect with faculty and current students, and take your first step toward a future at Purdue.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Event date: September 21, 2026, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EDT.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The nomination period for the 2026 Virtual Experience will open on August 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be considered for participation in this event, please contact the program<\/a> you are interested in to request a nomination for 2026. Space is limited, and nomination selection is competitive. Please note that OGRS and the Admissions Office cannot nominate you<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The College of Engineering will not participate in the virtual Discover Purdue event because they are hosting their own Virtual Graduate Showcase designed specifically for prospective engineering students. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This virtual experience is open to anyone interested in learning more about graduate school and the admission process at Purdue University; however, you must first be nominated by your program of interest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As a virtual Discover Purdue participant, you’ll receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n