Graduation Week Events &
Campus Experiences
Graduation Week Events
September 30 – October 5
Monday: Virtual Photo Booth
Tuesday: Virtual Last Lecture | 7 pm ET
Wednesday: Virtual Bingo | 7 pm ET
Thursday: Graduate Shout Out Board
Friday: Special Email Message
Black & Gold Celebration | 5 pm ET (Onsite)
Saturday: Commencement
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Monday: Virtual Photo Booth
Open September 30 – October 6
Visit: PhotoBooth.PurdueGlobal.edu
Add complimentary PG frames to your photos
Download or share to Email, Twitter, or Facebook
Tuesday: Virtual Last Lecture
October 1 | 7:00 – 7:30 pm ET
Zoom Link to Join: https://purdueglobal.zoom.us/j/95798348605
Nominate a professor by August 1
The Last Lecture is presented virtually by a Purdue Global professor nominated by the graduating class. The professor will answer the prompt:
What wisdom would you impart unto the world if you knew it would be your last chance?
View past Last Lectures
Wednesday: Virtual Bingo*
October 2 | 7:00 – 7:30 pm ET
Zoom Link to Join: https://purdueglobal.zoom.us/j/95030862325
View player instructions and link to digital cards
Thursday: Shout Out Board
Open October 3 – October 5
Share link with family & friends
Post photos and messages by clicking on the (+) in bottom right corner
Sign your name on your post
Click here for instructions on posting
Friday: Email Message
Your big day is almost here!
Check your email for a special graduation message.
Friday: Black & Gold Celebration
October 4 | 5:00 – 6:30 pm ET
Venue: Cordova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) – Black & Gold Gym
355 North Martin Jischke Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Family-friendly social hour, meet & greets, photo opps
Event is open to guests of all ages
Tickets are not required
Attire: business casual
Saturday: Commencement
View Ceremony Times
View Graduation Day Info
Campus Experiences
Check out campus landmarks and other Boilermaker experiences.
Campus Tours
Guided Tours
Friday, October 4
Reservation Details Coming Soon
Bus Tours - Times TBD
Walking Tours- Times TBD
Self- Guided Tour
Check out the self-guided walking map
Download the free campus tour app "Purdue Guide" for several tour routes
Welcome Center
Boilermaker Welcome Center
Open Friday, October 4 (8 am - 5 pm)
Inside the Stewart Center, Room 102
128 Memorial Mall Dr | West Lafayette
Stop in the Welcome Center:
Pick up your Grad Year Pin!
Get FREE professional photos in the Headshot Photo Booth
Chat with staff from the Purdue for Life Foundation
Take photos with Purdue backgrounds
Purdue Student Stores
Purdue Apparel, Gifts, Decorations
360 W State St | West Lafayette
720 Northwestern Ave | West Lafayette
1265 W State Street | West Lafayette
128 Memorial Mall | West Lafayette
Purdue Dining Experiences
329 W State Street | West Lafayette
The #1 Purdue Alumni bar and restaurant in the area
2 N Salisbury St | West Lafayette
Old-school institution for burgers, root beer, plus breakfast all day
101 Grant Street | West Lafayette
(Purdue Union)
Drew Brees' Louisiana-inspired restaurant offering scratch-made dishes
101 Grant Street | West Lafayette
The Union's Atlas Family Marketplace has a variety of dining options
Commencement Weekend Locations
Northwestern Avenue Parking Garage
Purdue Mall (Fountain to meet after ceremony)
Purdue Armory (Graduate line-up)
Elliott Hall of Music (Commencement)
University Street Parking Garage
Boilermaker Station Welcome Center
Cordova Recreational (CoRec) Sports Center (Black & Gold Celebration)