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Whether you’re planning a visit to Purdue or looking for virtual event opportunities, you’ve come to the right place! There are a variety of in-person and virtual events and information sessions offered throughout the year, hosted by the Office of Future Engineers and other engineering programs at Purdue.
View the currently planned opportunities below, and check back often as we regularly add more resources as they become available!
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campus visit options
West Lafayette
Visit Opportunities
Prospective Students
Introducing Purdue
This is our first recommendation to you as a Prospective student. This is a full day visit including an Engineering Information Session providing an overview of the majors and programs here in the College of Engineering as well as opportunities for student life, research, work experience, study abroad and more! Plus, the afternoon is filled with academic major and student programs sessions and tours.
Engineering Information Session
Weekdays 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Eastern
Led by members of the Office of Future Engineers, the Engineering Information Session (EIS) provides an overview of the majors and programs here in the College of Engineering as well as opportunities for student life, research, work experience, study abroad, and more!
During Fall and Spring semesters (except holidays and Purdue breaks), the Engineering Information Session includes a walking tour of our engineering facilities led by current engineering students.
March 17 – 21, 2025 (Purdue’s Spring Break)
The Engineering Information Session will NOT include engineering facilities tours. Campus will look and feel different as a majority of current students will be be gone.
Admitted Students
Purdue’s For Me
This is our first recommendation to you as an admitted student. This full day visit opportunity includes an Engineering Information Session providing an overview of the majors and programs here in the College of Engineering as well as opportunities for student life, research, work experience, study abroad and more! Plus an afternoon filled with academic major and programs sessions and tours.
Admitted Engineering Information Session
April 1, 4, 7, 9, 15 from 11:30am – 12:20pm
Learn all about the Purdue Engineering student experience directly from Office of Future Engineers staff and current engineering students living the dream! This session is designed for admitted students to learn more about academics and majors, opportunities for research, internships and co-ops and much more. In the afternoon you can also sit in on specific engineering majors sessions, take tours of campus and residence halls and see some of the various engineering facilities at Purdue.
These sessions are for students who have applied and been admitted to Purdue Engineering in West Lafayette.
Engineering Information Session
Weekdays 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Eastern
Led by members of the Office of Future Engineers, the Engineering Information Session (EIS) provides an overview of the majors and programs here in the College of Engineering as well as opportunities for student life, research, work experience, study abroad, and more!
During fall and spring semesters (except holidays and Purdue breaks), the Engineering Information Session includes a walking tour of our engineering facilities led by current engineering students.
March 17 – 21, 2025 (Purdue’s Spring Break)
The Engineering Information Session will NOT include engineering facilities tours. Campus will look and feel different as a majority of current students will be be gone.
Virtual Information Sessions
Last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Led by current 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, as well as be able to submit your own questions throughout the presentation!.
Office Of Future Engineers Drop-In Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Stop by the Office of Future Engineers welcome center in Dudley Hall on the West Lafayette campus anytime during regular office hours to have a seat on our comfy couches, look over our materials and ask our staff and students all your burning questions about engineering at Purdue.
Academic Drop-In Hours
Would you like to talk with someone in your engineering major of interest?
Women In Engineering Visit Day
Explore Engineering At Purdue
Monday, April 14, 2025
Hosted by the Women in Engineering Program
Explore Purdue Engineering during a college campus visit, geared toward women in their junior year of high school!
Discover why Purdue Engineering might be right for you!
Design your own schedule! Attend specific engineering sessions and tour campus or a student dorm, all while connecting with engineering students, Purdue staff and alumnae.
If on campus Sunday evening, April 13th, meet with representatives from engineering areas and clubs.
More details, including the full agenda, and the link to register are available on the Exploring Engineering at Purdue event page. In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services, and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at vpec@purdue.edu or 765-494-5830.
Daily Drop-In Hours
West Lafayette Spring 2025 Academic Drop-In Hours
By Engineering Major
March 25 – April 25
Aerospace Engineering
Days: March 10, 12, 26
Month of April: Mon, Wed, Fri
Otherwise by appointment aaeugrad@purdue.edu
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: Armstrong Hall (ARMS) 3109
Contact: Lisa Crain lcrain@purdue.edu
Biomedical Engineering
Days: Daily Weekday Tours
Time: 1:30 – 2:00 pm
Location: Martin C. Jischke Hall (MUIS) 1021
Contact: Cindy Holderbaum cholderb@purdue.edu
Chemical Engineering
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: Forney Hall (FRNY) G041
Contact: Allen Reigel areigel@purdue.edu
Environmental & Ecological Engineering
Days: Appointment Only (Lab tours available by appointment one week in advance)
Contact: Tammi Thayer, thayert@purdue.edu
Materials Engineering
Days: Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Armstrong Hall (ARMS) 2300
Contact: Rosemary Son son39@purdue.edu
Multi and Interdisciplinary Engineering
Days: Appointment Only
Contact: Chris Pe
Location: Armstrong Hall (ARMS) 2300
Contact: Christine Pekny cpekny@purdue.edu
Engineering Program Drop-In Hours
March 25 – April 25
Engineering Undergraduate
Research Office (EURO)
Days: Mondays 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:00 – 4:30 p
Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Dudley Hall 2528
Minority Engineering Program (MEP)
Days: Daily Weekdays
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Lambertus Hall 2237
Contact: Tamara Markey tmayweat@purdue.edu
Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)
Days: Daily Weekdays
Time: 9:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Dudley Hall 2528
Contact: Kay Kobak kkobak@purdue.edu
other ways to connect
In West Lafayette Dudley Hall or In the Engineering Technology Building in Indianapolis
Stop by the office and talk with our students!
We are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to drop in during their visit to campus – no registration required! We have current students and full-time staff in our office who are happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have!
West Lafayette and Indianapolis
Self-Guided Walking Tour And Map
Good news! Anytime you’re at Purdue you can take our self-guided google maps tour.
Summer Tours are Self-Guided Only as our student tour guides are away on internships, co-ops, and study abroad.
West Lafayette
Student Led West Lafayette Campus Tour
Connect with 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!
Find Engineering Alum in Your Area!
PACER (PSEF Alumni Coordinated Engineering Recruitment) is a program designed for prospective students to connect with an alumni in their area. PACER is a great resource for students who still have questions about engineering and Purdue after a campus visit, or for students who don’t have the opportunity to visit campus. Please fill out the interest form if you want to be paired with an alumni – we will get back to you within one to two weeks!