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Following the Purdue University guidelines for visitors, the Office of Future Engineers (OFE) has transitioned all of our operations online for the Fall 2020 term.
While there are no on-campus events scheduled and our office is closed to in-person visits, there are still many ways to connect with our students, staff, and faculty in real-time through virtual opportunities.
We know that campus visits are a large part of the college search process, and we can't wait until the day we can welcome you to our campus again. In the meantime, know that we are doing everything we can to bring our campus to you and answer any questions you have. Below you will find all of our upcoming virtual events and other online resources to learn more about Purdue Engineering and our programs. You are also invited to contact us any time!
Feel free to bookmark this page and refer to it often, as we will update it regularly with new information and events as they become available.
Live Virtual Events & Broadcasts
Virtual Engineering Information Sessions
Mondays at 11:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. Eastern
Led by current undergraduate engineering students, these live, hour-long presentations will provide an overview of the majors and programs here in the College of Engineering. You'll learn about opportunities for student life, research, work experience, study abroad, and more, as well as be able to submit your own questions throughout the presentation!
Click here to view and register for our upcoming Virtual Engineering Information Sessions
Industrial Engineering Prospective Student Chats
October 20, 5:30 p.m. EDT & November 9, 5:30 p.m. EDT
These events, hosted by current Purdue industrial engineering students are a great way to learn more about the IE program, Purdue engineering and life as an undergrad! High school students and their parents are encouraged to join these Zoom calls to casually interact with the industrial engineering students and ask questions if they wish.
Zoom link for October 20 (passcode: 7XYzMn)
Zoom link for November 9 (passcode: 4mqmXy)
Minority Engineering Program | PROMISE 2020
Purdue's Recruitment of Minorities Interested in the Schools of Engineering (PROMISE) program was established in 1975. PROMISE, sponsored by the Minority Engineering Program, is an exciting and interactive virtual series for high school seniors and their families.
PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT:
- The admissions process
- Financial aid
- The First-Year Engineering curriculum
- College success strategies
Click here to view their upcoming events and other ways to connect virtually.
Women in Engineering Program | Virtual Info Sessions & Live Chats
The Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) at Purdue is hosting a series of live, virtual events for prospective students this Fall featuring information on all that the Purdue Women in Engineering Program has to offer you as a student, and spending time answering your specific questions! Current engineering students in the program with experiences in a variety of disciplines and activities across campus will be on hand to share their insights with you and your parents. Sessions offer one-on-one conversations, providing you with a chance to ask your specific questions to female students who are active members of campus life.
Click here to view their upcoming events and other ways to connect virtually.
Virtual Event & Broadcast Replays
Purdue Engineering Week
October 5-9, 2020
Purdue Engineering Week was a week-long exploration of nearly everything that Purdue Engineering has to offer to our undergraduate students. Designed with high school juniors and seniors in mind but open to everyone, each day featured a series of live online presentations from the various majors, departments, and programs from across the College of Engineering.
Click here to view replays from all of the week's information sessions.
Purdue at Strive Virtual College Exploration STEM Day
Thursday, August 13
This session specifically focused on majors and opportunities within the Purdue College of Engineering and the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. How is studying engineering or technology similar and how are they different? Learn about opportunities for Co-Ops, internships, study abroad, research, student life, and overview of admissions process. Why might pursuing a top notch technical degree at a full-service state university in the Heartland with over 200 majors and endless possibilities be a good fit for you?
A Top 10's Top 10: What Makes Purdue Engineering Exceptional
Aired Thursday, July 23, 2020
Fun fact: Purdue has been among the U.S. News & World Report's Top 10 Undergraduate Engineering Programs for over 15 years in a row! Ever wondered what makes Purdue Engineering so special?
A Top 10's Top 10 was a live, interactive presentation featuring the students and staff of Purdue Engineering where we discussed what makes our engineering programs so special in the eyes of our students and how we've earned such a fantastic reputation around the world.
First, we went over the top 10 reasons why Purdue Engineering might be the right fit for you, then we featured a few of our current students to talk about their college search process and why they chose Purdue, and then finished with a presentation from the Office of Admissions providing a brief overview of the application process from the engineering perspective. After that, we had an open Q&A session for our viewers to ask questions of all our panelists.
Click here to view the full replay of this broadcast. Timestamps are included in the video description to navigate between topics.
Introducing Purdue Engineering
Aired Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Introducing Purdue Engineering was a live event where we talked about what it really means to be an "engineer," showcased the 17 engineering majors offered here at Purdue, and featured some of our current students to hear about their experiences! We also hosted a live Q&A after the presentation for viewers to ask questions of our panelists.
Ways to Connect with Us
Live Chat
Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern
The Office of Future Engineers now has a live chat platform right here on our website! Simply click on the bubble icon at the bottom-right of the page, and you will be connected with one of our students or staff members. You'll even have the option for a voice or video call in addition to text chat!
If you're visiting our website outside of our office hours, you'll be able to leave us a message, and we'll follow up with you as soon as we can. You're also welcome to email us any time at future-engineers@purdue.edu.
Connect with Current Students in PSEF
Would you like to learn about Purdue from a student's perspective? Reach out to a member of the Purdue Student Engineering Foundation (PSEF). These are current undergraduate engineering students studying at Purdue from across the United States and around the world. Check out their profiles to learn about their experiences, and then reach out to one of them using their contact form. They can be a direct resource for you as questions arise about being an engineering student. PSEFers love being Boilermakers but will also “tell it like it is,” as they want you to see the whole picture here and help you find the best college fit no matter where that may be!
Other Resources
Photo Tour of Purdue Engineering
Interested in what our campus looks like? Ilana, a recent graduate of Purdue's Mechanical Engineering program, provides her personal insights and experiences on this guided photo tour highlighting some of Purdue Engineering's facilities.
Last updated 10/15/2020 2:00 p.m. EDT
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