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    Decide on Daniels - October

    Friday, October 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM until 4:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

    DECIDE ON DANIELS - OCTOBER 2, 2026

    We're excited to invite you to Decide on Daniels: Graduate Campus Visit Day on Friday, October 2, 2026, in West Lafayette, Indiana. This is your opportunity to tour our campus, connect with faculty, current students, and staff, and get a real sense of what life as a Daniels graduate student looks like.

    What to Expect

    Optional: Thursday Evening - Kick off your visit the night before with an optional class observation and a small-group dinner with current Daniels graduate students. It's an informal, no-pressure way to ask real questions and hear honest perspectives.

    Friday - The Core Experience

    TimeSession
    9:00 AMCheck-In & Breakfast
    9:30 AMWelcome: Why Daniels?
    10:00 AMCareer Outcomes & Student Experience
    11:00 AMStudent Panel
    11:45 AMProgram Table Lunch with Academic Directors & Current Students
    1:00 PMAfternoon Programming (see your track below)
    3:45 PMWrap-Up

    Your afternoon is tailored to where you are in the process:

    • Exploring our programs? You'll dive into program overviews, learn how to apply, and get all your questions answered.
    • Already admitted? You'll go deeper into your specific program, connect 1:1 with our team, and get clarity on your next steps toward enrollment.

    Why Come?

    • Meet the people who will guide your graduate experience — faculty, career coaches, and current students
    • Get real answers about programs, scholarships, and career outcomes
    • See the Daniels School community in action
    • Walk away confident in your decision

    Traveling From More Than an Hour Away?

    We've got you covered. Complimentary hotel accommodations are available for guests traveling from more than an hour away. Check-in is available after 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, and check-out will be arranged before Friday morning programming begins — so you can arrive relaxed and ready.

    Hotel details and booking instructions will be provided upon registration.

    Section 1: Contact Information

    Basic details to confirm your registration and send event communications

    Address
    Address

    Section 2: Application Status

    This helps us tailor your afternoon experience to where you are in the process

    What best describes your current status?
    What best describes your current status?
    Which program(s) are you interested in or have been admitted to? (Select all that apply)
    Which program(s) are you interested in or have been admitted to? (Select all that apply)
     Section 3: Thursday Evening (Optional)

    We're offering an optional class visit and small-group dinner with current Daniels students on the evening before the main event

    Will you be joining us on Thursday for the optional programming? (Class Visit & Dinner)
    Will you be joining us on Thursday for the optional programming? (Class Visit & Dinner)

    Section 4: Hotel Accommodations

    Complimentary hotel accommodations are available for guests traveling from more than an hour away. Check-in is after 4:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, and check-out will be arranged before Friday morning programming begins.

    Will you be traveling from more than one hour away and need hotel accomodations?
    Will you be traveling from more than one hour away and need hotel accomodations?
    Section 5: Dietary Needs

    We will be providing breakfast, lunch, and a Thursday evening dinner (if attending). Please let us know about any dietary needs so we can plan accordingly.

    Section 6: Guest Information

    You are welcome to bring one guest (e.g., a partner or family member) to the event.

    Will you be bringing a guest with you?
    Will you be bringing a guest with you?
    Section 7: How Did you Hear About This Event?

    This helps us understand where our outreach is most effective.

    How did you hear about Decide on Daniels? (Select all that Apply)
    How did you hear about Decide on Daniels? (Select all that Apply)


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    © Purdue University | An equal access/equal opportunity university | Copyright Complaints | Maintained by the Office of Graduate Admissions

    If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.