
Purdue Polytechnic’s Welcome Week offers a week of daily activities designed to help students connect with campus resources, student organizations, and one another. Each day features different events, giveaways, and opportunities to engage with the Polytechnic community as the new academic year begins. Polytechnic students, faculty and staff are also invited to pick up a free Polytechnic T-shirt during the week with a valid Purdue ID.
Welcome Week Schedule
Day | Events |
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Monday, Aug. 25 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dudley Lobby (Grant St. entrance) | Techie Welcome Celebrate the first day of classes by snapping a picture and mixing up your own bag of popcorn. |
Tuesday, Aug. 26 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Dudley Lobby (Grant St. entrance) | Techie Tuesday Grab a donut and iced coffee while you visit Academic Success Center table and learn about their resources. |
Wednesday, Aug. 27 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dudley Lobby (Grant St. entrance) | Techie Mental Toolkit Come learn about all the different resources campus has to offer to help you with mental health. Create your own Self-Care kit or head over to spend time with Therapy Dogs. |
Thursday, Aug. 28 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dudley Lobby (Grant St. entrance) | Ask a Techie! Enjoy delicious cotton candy as you discover different opportunities to get involved and learn about our Techie organizations. Co-hosted by the Polytechnic Student Council. |
Friday, Aug. 29 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. DUDL 1369 | Techie Cookout Come meet and greet with faculty and staff while picking up lunch from Gordo's Taco Truck and having yard games. |
Free T-Shirt Schedule
Grab your FREE Purdue Polytechnic T-shirt during Welcome Week on the KNOY lawn:
Date | Time | Location |
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Monday, Aug. 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Knoy Lawn |
Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Knoy Lawn |
Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Knoy Lawn |
Thursday, Aug. 28 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Knoy Lawn |
Friday, Aug. 29 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Knoy Lawn |
Purdue ID required. Only available to Purdue Polytechnic students, faculty and staff.
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