CONGRATULATIONS!
You've been admitted into a Purdue Polytechnic major!
Congratulations, and welcome to the Purdue family! Your accomplishments have led you to our excellent college, the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and we are thrilled to have you join us. You belong here, so don’t delay and accept your offer soon and begin planning the next exciting phase of your journey on the Purdue University campus. Keep up the hard work to finish your high school career strong, and I look forward to meeting you soon. Boiler up!
Daniel Castro
Purdue Polytechnic Dean
Meet Miss Toni!
You don’t know it yet, but Toni Munguia, our director of Recruitment, Retention and Diversity will likely become your go-to person on campus when you have questions regarding just about anything Purdue-related. (And if she doesn’t have the answer to your question, she probably knows someone who does.)
Download resources to get to know the college and your department.
Attend an Event
You have several virtual and in-person visit opportunities to connect directly with students, faculty and staff of Purdue Polytechnic. Choose as many of these options as you like!
Find the collection of our previous and upcoming departmental and college-wide broadcasts on our Polytechnic Live page.
Note: All events are listed in EST.
Purdue's for Me
Purdue’s for Me is a unique opportunity for admitted students and their family to explore all that Purdue has to offer in-person and if it’s the right fit for them. This full-day program includes information sessions; meet-and-greets with current students, advisors, and faculty, and a campus and residence hall tour. This is a university-sponsored event.
Student Ambassador Q&A Session
(before Purdue's for Me)
If you’ll be arriving to the Greater Lafayette area the night before your “Purdue’s For Me” date, join our Polytechnic Student Ambassadors for some snacks and learn about the Polytechnic Institute from their perspective. Our Polytechnic Student Ambassadors will host you and your family in an informal session to answer your questions while enjoying some light refreshments.
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Information Sessions
During these live, online presentations, students admitted to a major in the Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University learn about campus resources, such as student support services and opportunities for engagement and involvement. We also discuss the types of career offers that our graduates have received. The sessions include a Q&A portion with our hosting staff member and current students. Registration is required.
School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
This includes students admitted into the following majors: Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Financial Analysis, Airline Management and Operations, Airport Management and Operations, Aviation Management, Professional Flight, Unmanned Aerial Systems
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Student Chat
These Zoom chat sessions connect you with current students who could be your classmates soon! Ask them how they found their fit on Purdue’s campus and in their Polytechnic major. Registration is required.
Department of Computer Graphics Technology
This includes students admitted into the following majors: Animation and Visual Effects, Building Information Modeling, Data Visualization, Digital Enterprise Systems, Game Development and Design, UX Design, Web Programming and Design
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Department of Computer and Information Technology
This includes students admitted into the following majors: Computer and Information Technology, Computing Infrastructure and Network Engineering Technology Degree, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Technologies and Applications, Systems Analysis and Design
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Student Chat
These Zoom chat sessions connect you with current students who could be your classmates soon! Ask them how they found their fit on Purdue’s campus and in their Polytechnic major. Registration is required.
See this page for CIT frequently asked questions.
School of Construction Management Technology
This includes students admitted into the following majors: Construction Management Technology, Design and Construction Integration
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
School of Engineering Technology
This includes students admitted into the following majors: Audio Engineering Technology, Automation and Systems Integration Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Robotics Engineering Technology, Smart Manufacturing Industrial Informatics, Supply Chain and Sales Engineering Technology
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation
This includes students admitted into the following majors: Engineering-Technology Teacher Education, Human Resources Development, Organizational Leadership
Student Chat
These Zoom chat sessions connect you with current students who could be your classmates soon! Ask them how they found their fit on Purdue’s campus and in their Polytechnic major. Registration is required.
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Events to Enhance Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Student Chat
These Zoom chat sessions connect you with current students who could be your classmates soon! Ask them how they found their fit on Purdue’s campus and in their Polytechnic major. Registration is required.
Your Polytechnic, Your Success Gary
Learn more about your future at Purdue while you enjoy dinner with other admitted students, current students, faculty and staff from the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. This event is hosted in Gary, IN and is meant for admits within the NW Indiana/Chicagoland area. Registration is required.
Purdue Diversity Day
This admitted family day is specifically designed to welcome admitted students and parents with a passion for diversity and inclusion to the Purdue community. Experience all campus has to offer and celebrate your admission to Purdue. Registration is required.
Events for Female Students
Live Q&A on YouTube
During these live Q&A discussions, our panelists of professors, academic advisors, students and/or alumni answer your questions regarding specific departments and topics.
Student Chat
These Zoom chat sessions connect you with current students who could be your classmates soon! Ask them how they found their fit on Purdue’s campus and in their Polytechnic major. Registration is required.
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