Purdue University - Visiting

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Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

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Schedule a Group Info Session or Interview

Call (765) 494-1776 anytime from 8:30–4:30 Eastern time. Or register online two weeks prior to your visit at www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/pages/visit/vi_ind_visits/vi_ind_visits_reg.html Purdue University does not have an interviewing process for the application to the University.

Campus Tours

The Office of Admissions offers daily presentations about Purdue and walking tours of the campus. Located in Schleman Hall, the admissions office is open year-round on weekdays from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. From September 1 through May 1, the office is also open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. To get the best feel for campus, however, it is recommended that you visit during the week. The regular admissions visit schedule is as follows: Late August through Early December Weekdays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute walking tour of campus including residence hall visitations. No admissions sessions or tours will be available November 24–27. Mid-September through Early December Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. 30-minute admissions presentation and 90-minute walking tour including a residence hall visitation. Mid-December Weekdays at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admissions presentation only Late December Admissions counselors available on a walk-in basis No information sessions or tours will be given on December 23, 24, 30, 31. Early January Weekdays at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admissions presentation only

Prospective Weekend

Fall preview days These on-campus programs for high school students consist of an information fair, meetings with academic schools, tours of the campus and residence halls, and lunch. Check with the admissions office for more information about these tours.

Overnight Visits

There are no official overnight visiting programs for Purdue, but if you know someone living in the residence halls, it’s beneficial to visit them and spend the night to get a feel of what it’s really like to live on campus.

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Hotel Listings

Baymont Inn & Suites
312 Meijer Drive, Lafayette
(765) 446-2400
Distance From Campus: 6 miles
Price: $62.00-$79.00

Budget Inn of America
139 Frontage Road, I-65, Lafayette
(765) 447-7566
Distance From Campus: 6 miles
Price: $59.00-$79.00

Comfort Suites
31 Frontage Road, Lafayette
(800) 228-5150
Distance From Campus: 6 miles
Price: $100.00-$140.00

Fairfield Inn
4000 State Road 26 East Lafayette
(800) 932-2198 or (765) 449-0083
Distance From Campus: 5 miles
Price: $90.00-$120.00

Family Inn of America
1920 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette
(800) 251-9752 or (765) 463-9511
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $49.00-$69.00

Hampton Inn
3941 State Road 26 East, Lafayette
(765) 447-1600
Distance From Campus: 5 miles
Price: $90.00-$110.00

Hilton Garden Inn
356 East State Street, West Lafayette
(765) 743-2100 or (765) 743-6520
Distance From Campus: 1 mile
Price: $109.00-$139.00

Holiday Inn
I-65 and State Road 43, Lafayette
(765) 567-8668
Distance From Campus: 6 miles
Price: $100.00-$129.00

Holiday Inn Select – Lafayette City Centre
515 South Street. Lafayette
(800) 423-1137
Distance From Campus: 2 miles
Price: $110.00-$130.00

Microtel Inn
151 Frontage Road, Lafayette
(765) 446-855
Distance From Campus: 6 miles
Price: $58.00-$75.00

Prestige Inn
1217 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
(765) 463-1531
Distance From Campus: 2 miles
Price: $50.00-$80.00

Purdue Union Club Hotel
Corner of State and Grant Streets, West Lafayette
(800) 320-6291 or (765) 494-8913
Distance From Campus: On campus
Price: $108.00-$129.00

Red Roof Inn
4201 State Road 26 East at I-65. Lafayette
(800) 843-7663
Distance From Campus: 5 miles
Price: $65.00-$85.00

Signature Inn
4320 State Road 26 East at I-65, Lafayette
(800) 822-5252
Distance From Campus: 5 miles
Price: $102.00-$125.00

Super 8 Motel
2030 Northgate Drive, West Lafayette, (I-65, Exit 178)
(765) 567-7100
Distance From Campus: 6 miles
Price: $60.00-$80.00

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