West Lafayette: August 9 - 12, 2024
Indianapolis: August 13 - 14, 2024
Parents and guests are encouraged to attend the International Parent Welcome events hosted by the Student Services team in the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS). ISS will be hosting events intended to introduce information about student life; the roles of Purdue University and the campus community during a student’s academic career; and what it means to be a Boilermaker.
Please check back closer to August for the 2024 International Parent Welcome schedule and list of events. We hope to see you at Purdue in August as we welcome the newest members of our Boilermaker family!
We also encourage parents and families to get plugged into the Parent & Family Connections community. Make sure to subscribe to the monthly newsletter to stay in the know and to receive the latest information.
Have a question? Or need more information about the International Parent Welcome event, feel free to reach out to us at ISSprogramming@purdue.edu.
The International Parent Welcome for West Lafayette will take place from Friday, August 9th, 2024, to Monday, August 12th, 2024. All parents, guests, and family members are welcome to join. Participants should register through their student registration for BGRi at MyPurdue no later than August 1st, 2024.
The International Parent Welcome for Indianapolis will take place from Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, to Wednesday, August 14th, 2024. All parents, guests, and family members are welcome to join. Participants should register through their student registration for BGRi at MyPurdue no later than August 1st, 2024.
Please check this page for updates to the schedule as we approach the International Parent Welcome to stay up to date on the latest information. All lunches are times for parents to explore dining options in the greater Lafayette area on their own, at their own expense. Lunches will not be provided.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: BGRi Student/Parent Check-In
9:00 AM: Parent Welcome
10:00 AM: BGRi Opening Ceremony
11:00 AM: Walking Tours of Campus
12:00 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Parent and Family Connections Presentation
2:30 PM: About ISS & Maintaining Student Visa Status
5:00 PM: PASE Boilermaker Cookout
10:00 AM: Parent Q&A Panel
11:00 AM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Student Ambassador Q&A Panel
2:00 PM: Immigration Counselor Q&A Session
3:00 PM: Walking Tours of Campus
9:30 AM: Parent Resource Fair
11:00 AM: Parent Resources Q&A Session
11:45 AM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Academic Advisor Chat
3:00 PM: Purdue Police: Safety & Scams Presentation
Please check this page for updates to the schedule as we approach the International Parent Welcome to stay up to date on the latest information. International Parent Welcome events for Indianapolis are still forthcoming. All lunches are times for parents to explore dining options in Indianapolis on their own, at their own expense. Lunches will not be provided.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: BGR Indy Check-In
6:30 PM: BGR Indy International Parent Welcome
10:00 AM: BGR Indy Opening Ceremony
2:00 PM: BGR Indy International Student Welcome by ISS
Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, IN. The most common airports students and guests use are located in Indianapolis, IN, and Chicago, IL. From the airport you will either need to take a shuttle to campus or rent a car.
Air Travel: The nearest commercial airports to campus are Indianapolis International (11 miles), Chicago O’Hare (203 miles) and Chicago Midway (181 miles). Popular ride share apps like Uber or Lyft are great ways to get to campus quickly from the airport.
Visitors are encouraged to arrange lodging early as lodging options fill up quickly. Please be aware that guests are not allowed to stay with students in their University Residences.
Home of Purdue is a great resource to local options for your lodging needs.
There are several options for students and families who decide to stay overnight. For information about on-campushotel accommodations, please contact visit the “Visit Indy” website, hotel tab for local options.
Once you are able to visit campus we encourage you to explore the Greater Lafayette area. The area has a lot to offer, whether you are looking at exploring local foods, visiting a near by park, or taking a walk through the downtown Farmers Market. Information about these resources and more can be found on the following pages:
We suggest parents review the VisitIndy webpage to see what the area has to offer and to plan what attractions and events they would like to visit during their time in Indianapolis. Indianapolis has numerous restaraunts, museums, galleries, and entertainment events to enjoy.
If you plan on driving to campus it is going to be very important that you plan ahead. Free parking on campus is limited and most parking require purchasing a permit ahead of schedule. Learn more about parking by visiting the visitor parking services website.
Indianapolis hosts several paid parking garages for those who choose to rent vehicles while they are attending the International Parent Welcome. Utilizing the campus and city bus systems via IndyGo is a way to navigate the city and campus without needing a vehicle.