Daily Visits are held four times each day, Monday through Friday, throughout the year. They include a presentation and student-guided walking tour and last about three hours, although there are some exceptions at times of year when student tour guides are unavailable.
Can you visit Purdue right now?
Welcome to Purdue! There are so many ways to explore our campus, you can visit us in-person, or check us out online, the option is yours! From campus activities and sights to see, to our time zone and directions to campus, this is the central hub for all visitor related information.
Can I walk around Purdue University?
Take a "walk" all across our campus and stop along the way to check out photos, videos and 360-degree images of the places that interest you the most!
How long are Purdue tours?
You'll begin with a 60-minute campus tour and end with a 30-minute admissions presentation. There's lots of walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
Is Purdue open to visitors?
The university recognizes that campus is open to the general public, and it is foreseeable that a number of individuals will visit our campus who do not fall into one of the above categories.
Is Purdue having campus tours?
Group visits with the Purdue Office of Admissions are designed for middle school and high-school-age students. Group tours are offered most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during the academic year. You'll begin with a 60-minute campus tour and end with a 30-minute admissions presentation.
Is Purdue University in a good location?
Purdue is a highly rated public university located in Wabash Township, Indiana. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Purdue acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include Business, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering.
Does Purdue have a big campus?
Purdue University—West Lafayette is a public institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,920 (fall 2020), its setting is city, and the campus size is 2,468 acres.
Is Purdue a dry campus?
Purdue is technically considered a "dry" campus, however alcohol is permitted on campus in some situations-- for example, tailgates, university sanctioned events, the 1869 taproom. Alcohol is not permitted in dormitory rooms, however it is permitted in graduate student and family housing.
What type of campus is Purdue?
Type Public flagship land-grant research university
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Campus Small city, 2,602 acres (10.53 km2) Total, 15,325 acres (62.02 km2) for agricultural and industrial research
Newspaper Purdue Exponent
Colors Old gold and black
Nickname Boilermakers