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Admitted Student Experiences

Are you ready to become a Boilermaker? Your small step towards your next giant leap begins at Purdue University.

Purdue's for Me - West Lafayette

Join us for Purdue’s biggest event for students admitted to programs on our West Lafayette campus! Spend the day exploring housing, financial aid, academic sessions, and more, with a customizable afternoon of tours and activities. This is your chance to dive into campus life and make Purdue your own!

Purdue's for Me - Indianapolis

Join us for Purdue’s biggest event for students admitted to programs on our Indianapolis campus! Spend the day exploring housing, financial aid, academic sessions, and more, with a customizable afternoon of tours and activities. This is your chance to dive into campus life and make Purdue your own!

Daily Visit - West Lafayette

Daily Visits are a great way to see life at Purdue in West Lafayette! Start your visit with an Admissions Information Session and learn all you need to know to take your next steps as an admitted student. Next, explore campus with a student tour guide who can share insights about academics, traditions, and student life.

Daily Visit - Indianapolis

Daily Visits are a great way to experience Purdue's comprehensive urban campus! Start your visit with an Admissions Information Session and learn all you need to know to take your next steps as an admitted student. Next, explore campus with a student tour guide and hear more about academics, Indianapolis, and student life.

Real Talk Diversity Chats (Virtual)

Experience the Purdue community virtually through the eyes of our students! Learn about social justice, connecting with professors, transitioning from high school to college, or how to find the best coffee on campus.

International Information Sessions (Virtual)

These virtual information sessions are for admitted international students. Topics of discussion will include the student visa process, international student orientation and being a part of the Purdue community.

Transfer Tracks (Virtual)

A virtual visit opportunity designed just for transfer students! If you are a transfer student that wants to learn more about Purdue and the transfer process or would like to meet with one of our admissions counselors, this is the visit for you!

Have questions about your admission decision?

Connect with a Counselor

There are many visit opportunities being offered from areas all around campus. Explore the tabs below to find live panels, Q&A's, one-on-one custom visits, recorded information sessions and more. Whatever you're looking for - whether in-person or virtual - we've got it! 

The Division of Financial Aid

The Division of Financial Aid is happy to meet with you in person to discuss any financial aid questions you may have. Counselors are available Monday – Friday to see students on a first-come, first-served basis.

You may continue to contact us via email at facontact@purdue.edu, or call 765-494-5050, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET to speak with a counselor.

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New Student Orientation

Purdue's Orientation Programs team is here to help you experience a successful academic and social transition to Purdue! We are excited to help make your transition as smooth as possible.

Orientation and Transition Website


Student Housing

University Residences Housing & Dining Tours

Indianapolis Students

Visit days at Purdue University in Indianapolis will include a residence and dining hall tour!

West Lafayette Students

Planning to visit the West Lafayette campus? Sign up for a University Residences Housing & Dining Tour below! Learn about our facilities and accommodations, leadership opportunities, delicious food and incredible student experiences. All tours are led by current students and include stops in at least one residence hall showroom, a dining court, and community spaces.

Register Here 


Summer Programs

One-on-One Custom Visits 

Students and families have the opportunity to meet with a staff member for 45 minutes to find out more about Early Start or Summer Start.  We will schedule your visit around other campus activities (for example, Daily Visits with Admissions, information sessions, and 1-1 visits with academic majors).  One major benefit is that students save an average of $54,400 by using summer courses to graduate early.  More than 700 incoming students took advantage of summer courses last year. 

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Early Start 

Earn up to 9 credit hours before the fall semester.  Students can complete the program online or on-campus.  This program is open to students admitted to the fall semester. 

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Summer Start 

Some students are admitted directly to Summer Start by the Office of Admissions.  This residential program provides access to a success coach through graduation, involvement in a learning community, and much more.  This program is only offered in the initial admissions letter from the Office of Admissions. 

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Click the link below to learn how this program might fit with your major and MORE!

Turbocharge Your Degree

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