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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!
Visit Options
Confused about your visit options? Give us a call!
We can help you get the most out of your campus visit.
West Lafayette:
765-494-3975
| Indianapolis: 765-495-7743
campus visit options
West Lafayette
Visit Opportunities
Prospective Students
Introducing Purdue
This is our first recommendation for 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 and opportunities for student life, research, work experience, study abroad, and more! The afternoon includes academic and student program information, sessions, and tours.
These events for Spring 2026 have concluded. Fall 2026 dates and registration will open in the coming months.
Engineering Information Session
Weekdays 11:30am – 1:30pm EST
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!
The Engineering Information Session includes a walking tour of our engineering facilities led by current engineering students (based on student availability).
Exploring Engineering at Purdue
Opportunities abound for high school juniors at Exploring Engineering, a free event offered by the Women in Engineering Program to pique interest in engineering. Note: Parents/guardians must attend.
Learn nitty gritty details from the Office of Admissions, Office of Future Engineers and academic departments. Participants, whose parents and guardians are welcome to attend, can come for a “meet and greet” on April 19 to get one-on-one meetings with students and staff from various engineering majors.
Monday, April 20th, 2026
7:30am-4:00pm
Stewart Center, West Lafayette
register and view itinerary
Contact: Jessica Dudine, Office Manager, (
jdudine@purdue.edu
) with questions prior to the event.
Admitted Students
Admitted Student Live Broadcasts
Purdue Engineering Live is a series of live, virtual events that focus on a specific topic, highlighting Purdue Engineering and featuring a panel of Office of Future Engineers staff, current students, and friends. These events are exclusively for admitted students and families, offering you the opportunity to learn more about Purdue Engineering and ask questions in real-time.
Our broadcasts have concluded for this spring.
Topics included:
Congrats and Questions
Student Life
: School-Life Balance
Real-World Experiences:
Co-ops, Internships, Research, Community Service…
Parents & Families:
Parents of current students share their perspectives
Academic Success:
Resources for academic, wellness, and career success
Recent Graduates:
Life after Purdue Engineering
watch broadcast replays
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.
These events have concluded for this spring.
Engineering Information Session
& Facility Tour
This 50 minute session is designed for students to learn more about academics and majors, opportunities for research, internships and co-ops and much more. Learn all about the Purdue Engineering student experience directly from Office of Future Engineers staff and current engineering students living the dream!
* These sessions are designed for students who are unable to attend a Purdue’s For Me date.
Immediately following the session, there will be an optional guided overview tour of the engineering facilities.
Following the engineering tour you may want to also sit in on specific engineering academic and programs sessions and tours or take a tour of residence halls.
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.
These events have concluded for March and April. Look for opportunities in May posting soon:
Engineering Information Session
Weekdays 11:30am – 1:30pm
EST
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!
The Engineering Information Session includes a walking tour of our engineering facilities led by current engineering students (based on student availability).
Virtual Information Sessions
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, and study abroad and you’ll be able to submit your own questions throughout the presentation.
Spring 2026 dates:
January 28
February 25
March 25
April 29
Office 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 Area Contact Information
Would you like to talk with someone in your engineering major of interest?
Contact Your Major of interest
Indianapolis
Visit Opportunities
Prospective Students
Admissions Daily Visit
Spring Schedule (January through April)
Most Mondays and select Tuesdays 10:00am – Noon
We encourage our guests to register for a Daily Visit offered through the Office of Admissions. The Daily Visit experience begins at
10:00 am
and concludes around
12:00 pm
. This timing is designed to allow guests, following their visit with the Office of Admissions, to have time for lunch before attending the Engineering Information Session, which begins at
1:15 pm.
Engineering Information Sessions
Spring Schedule (January through April)
Most Mondays and select Tuesdays 1:15pm – 2:15pm
The Engineering Information Session at Purdue University in Indianapolis provides an overview of the engineering majors offered in Indianapolis, along with insights into student life, research opportunities, internships, study abroad, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to speak directly with current engineering students.
Admitted Students
Admitted Student Live Broadcast Series
Purdue Engineering Live is a series of live, virtual events that focus on a particular aspect of Purdue Engineering and feature a panel of current students, staff and/or faculty. These events are exclusively for admitted students and their families to allow them to learn more about Purdue Engineering and ask questions in real-time interactions.
Our broadcasts have concluded for this spring.
Topics included:
Congrats and Welcome:
Electrical and Computer Engineering:
Mechanical Engineering:
Motorsports Engineering:
Biomedical Engineering:
Industrial Engineering:
Industry Experience, Internships, Co-Ops
watch broadcast replays
Purdue’s For Me
This is our first recommendation to you as an admitted student. This 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.
These events have concluded for this spring.
Admitted Engineering Information Sessions
The Engineering Information Sessions for Admitted Students
are for those who have applied and been admitted to Purdue Engineering in Indianapolis.
Spring Schedule (January through April)
Most Fridays and select Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Virtual Information Sessions
The Virtual Engineering Information Sessions at Purdue University in Indianapolis are designed for prospective students and their families and provide an overview of the engineering majors offered in Indianapolis, along with information about student life, research opportunities, internships, study abroad, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to hear directly from current engineering students.
These events have concluded for this spring.
Office Drop-In Hours
lease send an email to
future-engineers-indy@purdue.edu
to inquire about a time to schedule a visit.
other ways to connect
Engineering Facilities Video Tour
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 walking tour
indianapolis Campus map
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!
Connect Now
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!
Connect Now
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 campus contacts
Contact Information and Spring Drop-In Hours by Engineering Major
drop-in hours are available from March 23rd – April 24th, 2026.
Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Drop-In Hours
Days
: March 25, 27 April 10, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
Times
: 3:30 – 4:20pm
Location
: ARMS 3109
Contact
: Lisa Crain
lcrain@purdue.edu
Biomedical Engineering
Drop-In Hours
Days
: Weekdays
Time
: 1:30pm
Location
: MJIS 1021
Contact
WeldonBMEUndergrad@purdue.edu
Chemical Engineering
Drop-In Hours
Beginning week of March 30, 2026
Days
: Monday – Thursday
Time
: 1:30-2:30pm
Location
: Forney Hall (FRNY) G041
On admissions programming days (
Purdue’s For Me
and
Introducing Purdue
we will not have separate drop-in hours
, families are welcome to
join the 1:30PM tour of Forney Hall
Contact
chemeundergrad@purdue.edu
Environmental & Ecological Engineering
Drop-In Hours
On admissions programming days (
Purdue’s For Me
and
Introducing Purdue
), EEE information sessions will be held in ME 1004
Time
: 1:30 – 2:30pm.
Contact
eee@purdue.edu
Materials Engineering
Drop-Ins by appointment only
Days
: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Time
: 3:00-4:00pm
Location
: ARMS 2300
Please email prior to arrival.
One day notice appreciated.
Contact
: Rosemary Son
son39@purdue.edu
, copy
kelly327@purdue.edu
Multi and Interdisciplinary Engineering
Drop-in Hours
By appointment only.
Location
: ARMS 1300
Contact
: Chris Pekny
cpekny@purdue.edu
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Drop-In Hours
Call or email to set an appointment. We are happy to fit you in while you’re on campus.
Contact
: Dan Taylor (765) 494-1181
taylordc@purdue.edu
Civil and Construction Engineering
Drop-In Hours
Days
: March 25, 26, 27
April 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21-25
Time
: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location
: Hampton Hall (HAMP) 1141
Contact
: Renee Gibert, 765-494-2243
ceugrad@purdue.edu
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Drop-In Hours
Days
: March 24-27, 31;
April 2, 7, 9, 10, 14-17, 20-24
Time
: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Location
: MSEE 140
Contact
eceugo@purdue.edu
(Visitors are free to join our already scheduled tours 2:30-3:30pm on March 23, 30; April 1, 3, 6, 8, 13)
Industrial Engineering
Drop-in Hours
By appointment only.
Location:
Grissom (GRIS) 165
Contact:
Morgan Kuryla —
mkuryla@purdue.edu
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-in Hours
Days
: Monday – Friday
Time
: 8:30-5:00pm
ME 2137
Student led tours (starting in ME 2137) 3 pm each Thursday
Self-guided tours
also available
Contact
meundergrad@purdue.edu
Nuclear Engineering
Drop-in Hours
By appointment only.
Location
: LMBS 5281
Contact
ne@purdue.edu
Engineering Program Contact Information
Engineering Undergraduate
Research Office (EURO)
Drop-In Hours
Days:
Monday 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday 2:00–4:00 pm;
Thursday 10:00 am –4:00 pm, Friday 1:30 – 5:30 pm
Location
: Dudley Hall 2526
Contact
: eur@purdue.edu
Engineering Student Success | MEP
Drop-In Hours
March 25, 27 April 1, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 9:30am – 5:00pm
Lambertus Hall 2234
Contact
: Tamara Markey
tmayweat@purdue.edu
Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP)
Drop-In Hours
Days
: Weekdays
TIme
: 1:30 – 3:30pm
Location
: ARMS 1200
Contact
: Kay Kobak
kkobak@purdue.edu
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Days
: Appointment Only
Contact
: Amy Wagner,
abwagner@purdue.edu
Office of Professional Practice (OPP)
Drop-In Hours
Days
: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Time
: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location
: Lambertus Hall 2247
Contact
: Jenny Strickland
jnstrick@purdue.edu
Women In Engineering Program
Drop-In Hours
Days
: Weekdays
Time
: 9:00 – 5:00pm
Location
: Dudley Hall 2516
Contact
: Jessica Dudine
jdudine@purdue.edu