Fall Preview Days
September 29, October 16, 23, 29, 30, and November 11
Attending a Fall Preview Day is one of the best ways to experience a day at Purdue. You can learn about admissions procedures and academic opportunities, tour our campus, and have a complimentary lunch at one of the University Residences. In addition, you will get to learn about the college experience from current Purdue students.
Register
RSVP online today. Space is limited.
Parking and Driving Directions
View and print parking and driving directions here.
Time Zone
West Lafayette is in the Eastern Time zone (same time as New York) year round
Morning Activities
8:00-9:30 a.m. Catch the Bus
Park in the North Stadium Lot (see map) and ride a bus to the Purdue Memorial Union, where your day begins. The last bus leaves the parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration
Sign in at the Purdue Memorial Union and pick up the day’s schedule.
8:30-9:30 a.m. Information Fair Open House
Representatives from campus departments and student organizations will be available to answer your questions.
9:30-10:00 a.m. The Admissions Process
This optional session is for students who have questions about Purdue’s application/admissions process.
10:10-10:25 a.m. Opening Session
An Office of Admissions staff member will welcome you to campus and review the day’s opportunities.
10:30-11:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. -12:20 p.m. Academic Sessions
Academic representatives will give detailed presentations, answer questions, and provide career information. Presentations about pre-medicine/pre-health professions, aviation technology, and student life are offered at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and University Residences Tours
Enjoy a complimentary lunch and tour one of our student residence halls. You will be hosted by a Purdue representative.
Afternoon Opportunities
The activities listed below will be offered each day, unless otherwise stated in information provided at the time of your arrival:
Academic Campus Tour
Agriculture Tour
Aviation Tour
Biology Tour
Biomedical Engineering Tour
Black Cultural Center Tour
Civil Engineering Session & Tour
Communications Session
Computer Science Session
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Session & Tour
Engineering Tour
Management Tour
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, and General Sciences Session
Nanotechnology Tour
Nursing Tour
Pharmacy Tour
Preveterinary/Veterinary Medicine & Veterinary Technology Session
Psychology Session
Physics Tour
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Session
Technology Tour
Visual & Performing Arts Session
Open to Visitors
Other places you can visit during your day:
Office of Admissions
Purdue Bands
Black Cultural Center
Center for Career Opportunities
Office of the Dean of Students
Division of Financial Aid
Hicks Undergraduate Library
Intercollegiate Athletic Facilities
Latino Cultural Center
Purdue Musical Organizations
Recreational Sports Center and Boilermaker Aquatic Center
ROTC
University Residences
Women in Engineering
Return to Your Car
When you are ready to leave, catch a bus (as you did to begin the day) back to your car. Buses will run until 4:00 p.m.
Other Purdue Visit Opportunities
If you can't make it to Fall Preview Days, learn about additional visit opportunities at Purdue.
