Prospective students and their family members have options for visiting Purdue Polytechnic Institute on the Purdue University campus. The visit(s) you choose depend on your personal interests, sight-seeing goals and where you are in your college selection process.
Per the March 10, 2020, announcement from President Mitch Daniels and Provost Jay Akridge, visits to our West Lafayette campus are suspended until May 2, 2020. Please check back after May 1st to schedule your visit. In the meantime, please subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest information on all that Purdue Polytechnic has to offer.
Visit Options for Prospective Students
Polytechnic College Visit
Note: Airport visit is not included and must be scheduled separately.
The walking tour of Purdue Polytechnic Institute takes place inside Knoy Hall. The tour visits the following Polytechnic academic departments/schools:
- Department of Computer Graphics Technology
- Department of Computer and Information Technology
- School of Construction Management Technology
- School of Engineering Technology
Aviation Technology Airport Visit
Specialized tours of the Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology department are taken separately from Polytechnic Information Sessions.
Purdue University Campus Visit
Purdue University offers options for prospective students who wish to visit campus, ranging from a few hours to all day.
Visit Options for Admitted Students
Purdue's for Me
“Purdue's for Me” is a full-day, university-level information program that is offered on multiple dates during the spring semester. A “Purdue's for Me” visit features question-and-answer sessions during a meeting with your academic department’s advisors, opportunities to hear from current students about their experiences, and chances to explore all of the resources available at Purdue.
Purdue Polytechnic Admitted Student Days
“Admitted Student Day” is college-level information program that is offered specifically to admitted Polytechnic students. During an “Admitted Student Day,” you can connect with other admitted students in your major and meet with advisors from your academic department. Choose your “Admitted Student Day” from two dates during the spring semester.
Note: Admitted Polytechnic students and their family members are welcome to attend a “Purdue's for Me” event or an “Admitted Student Day” event; you do not need to attend both.
Visit a Polytechnic Camp
The Office of Recruitment, Retention and Diversity within the Purdue Polytechnic offers camps for middle and high school students throughout the year.