Exploring Engineering at Purdue
SAVE THE DATE: April 14, 2025
Explore Purdue Engineering during a college campus visit, geared toward women in their junior year of high school!
  • 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 you visit campus early, we offer an optional "meet and greet" opportunity on Sunday, April 13, 2025. All participants and their parents or guardians will enjoy a fun, casual atmosphere with the ability to mingle with many engineering representatives and current engineering students. We look forward to discussing what engineering is all about at Purdue University.
  • Discover why Purdue Engineering might be right for you!

Intended Agenda (Eastern Time)

  • 7:30 a.m.      Check In (Stewart Center)
  • 8:00 a.m.      Welcome Session
  • 8:15 a.m.      Office of Future Engineers Overview (all)
  • 8:35 a.m.      Admissions Overview (all)
  • 9:00 a.m.    *Engineering Session 1 (student); Q&A Session (parent/guardian).
  • 10:00 a.m.   *Engineering Session 2 (student); Q&A Session (parent/guardian)
  • 11:00 a.m.     Professional Career Panels (all); Student Panels (all)
  • Noon     Customize your own time for lunch and/or extracurriculars
  • 1:30 p.m.      Choose one session for all to attend:
    • Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) - Undergraduates learn real-world engineering skills.
    • Ideas to Innovation (ENGR 131/132) - Launchpad for students and partnership between schools and programs.
    • First-Year Engineering Honors - Pathway for students admitted to the Honors College.
    • Vertically Integrated Projects - Earn credit while engaging in authentic research and design projects.
  • 2:00 p.m.      Choose one session for all to attend:
    • Engineering Undergraduate Research - Learn about research and working with faculty to shape the future.
    • Global Engineering Programs - Impact on global sustainable development and international partnerships.
    • Minority Engineering Program - One of several initiatives to increase underrepresented groups to the college. 
    • Office of Professional Practice - Work-integrated programs - participate in Co-op, GEARE and internships.
  • 2:45 p.m.       Engineering campus or residence hall tour (all)
  • 4:00 p.m.       End of program

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.

*Students, review the possibilities for the 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. engineering sessions!

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