A Purdue University campus tour in West Lafayette can pair an Office of Admissions presentation with a student-guided walk, or you can choose a self-guided or specialized visit. Start by comparing Purdue’s visit formats, then confirm the event details and meeting point before you set out.
- Guided visit: The West Lafayette Daily Visit includes an Admissions presentation and a student-guided campus walk.
- Other formats: Options include transfer and college-specific visits, housing and dining tours, virtual visits, and self-guided tours.
- Meeting point: The Admissions office is in Stewart Center at 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
- From Economy Inn: Purdue University is about a 7-minute drive from Economy Inn - Lafayette.
Check Purdue’s official tour options
Purdue offers several visit formats, so choose the one that matches what you want to learn about campus.
The West Lafayette Daily Visit starts with an Office of Admissions presentation and continues with a student-guided campus walking tour. Purdue also offers transfer Daily Visits, college-specific visit opportunities, housing and dining tours, and virtual options.
If you prefer to set your own pace, the self-guided tour is available through the PurdueGuide app’s audio tour or a printed campus map.
For a broader picture of the campus and its Lafayette setting, use this Purdue University Lafayette visitor guide alongside your tour planning.
Reserve a place and confirm tour dates
Purdue’s registration page indicates what each visit offers through its event titles, so use those titles to select an appropriate session.
Check the registration calendar for the event details before making your trip plans. For registered on-campus Admissions visits, Purdue sends parking information in the confirmation email. Visitor parking includes hourly garage and metered options; consult Purdue’s parking information for the current details.
A Purdue University map for a campus visit can help you orient yourself before tour day. Check the official site before you go for registration and parking details.
Know where tours begin
Purdue’s Admissions office is in Stewart Center, at 128 Memorial Mall in West Lafayette.
Admissions Ambassadors’ Daily Visit guidance asks tour visitors to arrive at Stewart Center at least 15 minutes before the start. The walking tour returns to Stewart Center and lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow time to find the building and get settled before the visit begins.
If you’re driving, Purdue’s registration confirmation email includes parking information for registered on-campus Admissions visits. The Purdue University visitor parking guide covers what to check before you drive.
Prepare for walking around campus
A guided Purdue campus visit includes a walking tour, so plan for time on foot.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the weather. For a self-guided visit, choose between the PurdueGuide app’s audio tour and a printed campus map; either way, you can follow the route at your own pace.
Purdue says campus visits cannot accommodate pets, except service animals. If you need accessibility information, the university notes that building access varies for people with physical disabilities and that all parking garages have accessible parking spaces, including Grant Street Parking Garage.
FAQs
What does the Purdue West Lafayette Daily Visit include?
It combines an Office of Admissions presentation with a student-guided campus walk.
Can you tour Purdue without joining a guided visit?
Yes. Purdue offers a self-guided campus tour using the PurdueGuide app’s audio tour or a printed campus map.
Can you bring a pet to a Purdue campus visit?
Pets are not accommodated on campus visits; service animals are the exception.
What time zone is Purdue’s West Lafayette campus in?
West Lafayette is in the Eastern time zone and observes daylight saving time.