Purdue University 
Visit Us!
Almost any student can tell you that visiting the campus will really help you get the feel of the place. We'd love to see you and we're happy to help you explore the college while you're here. Visit days, coordinated through the Office of Admissions, are formal programs that show you specific areas of campus. We can also set up a private tour, and you can contact a specific department to find a good time to visit them.
Purdue University is on Eastern Standard Time (EST) and observes Daylight Savings Time.
Visit days
General Purdue University Information Session and Campus Tour and more
Introducing Purdue: Visit Program Days for high school students
Purdue's For Me: Visit Program Days for high school students admitted to Purdue University
Travel, parking, and maps
Maps (highways leading to campus and campus maps)
Where to stay
There are several hotels within a mile or two of campus, including a Hilton and a Holiday Inn. On campus, you can stay at the Purdue University Union Club Hotel. There is a parking garage across from the Union Club Hotel.
The Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau lists not only places to stay the night, but also information about our community.
Visiting College of Science and departments
We've listed some contact people who would be happy to answer questions for you and help you set up some appointments and visits during your time on campus.
College of Science Recruiting Office, Math Building, Room 231
Laurie Lambert Swift, Director of Undergraduate Student Recruiting
Math Sciences Building, Room 231
(765) 496-7532
lswift@purdue.edu
recruiting@science.purdue.edu
Science Ambassadors, Math Buildidng, Room 203
Visits by appointment or drop-in basis. Call ahead to make sure a student is in the office.
(765) 496-7532
Actuarial Sciences Program
Richard Penny, Professor and Director of Actuarial Sciences Program
Math Sciences Building, Room 722
(765) 494-1968 or rcp@math.purdue.edu
Visits by appointment. Advance notice required.
Arrange visit through College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Biological Sciences, Lilly Hall 1-123
Monday–Friday (when classes are in session)
1:30-2:15 p.m. Q&A with Biology Academic Advisor followed by tour of department
Brandi Jensen
(765) 494-4747 or
bjensen@purdue.edu
Visits by appointment. Advance notice preferred.
Can coordinate visit through the College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Chemistry, Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry, Room 116 K
Beatriz Cisneros, Academic Advisor
(765) 494-5310or cisneros@purdue.edu
Visits by appointment. Advance notice required.
Arrange visit through College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Computer Sciences, Lawson Building , Room 1123
Monday–Friday (when classes in session)
2:00-3:00 p.m. Q & A with an Academic Advisor and tour of the department
Paula Perkins
(765) 494-6010 or
pmp@cs.purdue.edu
Karen Weins
(765) 494-6010 or
kweins@cs.purdue.edu .
Visits by appointment. Advance notice preferred.
Can coordinate visit through the College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Civil Engineering Bldg, Room 2169E
Nancy Stewart , Academic Advisor
(765) 494-4753 nstewart@purdue.edu
Visits by appointment. Advance notice preferred.
Can coordinate visit through the College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Mathematics
Visits by appointment. Advance notice preferred.
Can coordinate visit through the College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Physics, Physics Building , Room 152
Sangita Handa , Academic Advisor
(765) 494-5383 or shanda@physics.purdue.edu
Nick Giordano, Department Head
(765) 494-3000 or giordano@physics.purdue.edu
John Yeazell, Assistant Department Head
(765) 494-5509 or jyeazell@physics.purdue.edu
Visits by appointment. Advance notice preferred.
Can coordinate visit through the College of Science Recruiting Office.
Department of Statistics
Mary Roe, Administrative Assistant
Math Sciences Building, Room 539
(765) 494-5167 or mroe@purdue.edu
Bruce Craig, Professor
Math Sciences Building , Room 200
(765) 494-6043 or bacraig@purdue.edu
Visits by appointment. Advance notice preferred.
Can coordinate visit through the College of Science Recruiting Office.
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