Travel to Graduation in West Lafayette — Spring 2026
See travel info and discounted hotels below. Students cover all travel and hotel costs.
Boilermaker Welcome Center
Friday, May 1
9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Free headshot photo booth, grad year pin
Inside the Stewart Center, Room 102
Purdue Campus Tours
Friday, May 1
Sunday, May 3
Self-Guided Tour: Download the free “Purdue Guide” app
Guided Tour: View Details (Reservation Required)
Black and Gold Celebration
Friday, May 1
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET
Purdue Memorial Union
North & South Ballrooms
101 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Spring Commencement
Saturday, May 2
Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Parking on Campus
For general parking info, please review Purdue Visitor Parking.
Commencement Parking
Parking for Graduation Ceremony (Saturday)
Allow extra time for traffic due to multiple ceremonies throughout the day.
Assigned garages to reduce traffic congestion:
Parking garage and ceremony time assignments will be emailed to all registered graduates. Do not use the Elliott Hall of Music address in your GPS as there is no parking garage at Elliott. Please use the address for your assigned garage.
UNIVERSITY STREET GARAGE
201 North University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
NORTHWESTERN AVENUE GARAGE
504 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday only.
Golf cart shuttles are available at both garages for guests who need assistance.
Black & Gold Celebration Parking
Parking for the Black and Gold Celebration (Friday)
GRANT STREET PARKING GARAGE
120 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Distance from Union: Across the street
Parking Validation QR Code
Check your email for details. Visit the Black & Gold Celebration info desk if you did not receive it.
Boilermaker Welcome Center & Tours Parking
Parking for the Boilermaker Welcome Center & Tours
Campus tours start in Welcome Center.
GRANT STREET PARKING GARAGE
120 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Travel and Hotel Accommodations
- Purdue University Airport (LAF): 0.2 miles from campus
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND): 70 miles from campus
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD): 140 miles from campus
Recommended airport shuttle: Reindeer Shuttle and Lafayette Limo
Purdue Global has secured discounted group rates at the following hotels. Use the online links to book.
Hotel Blocks
Purdue Global Hotel Blocks
Discounted rates are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Candlewood Suites
240 Meijer Drive
Lafayette, IN 47905
- Reservations: Book online
- Room Rate: $139 per night plus tax single/$159 per night plus tax double (rates valid for 4/29/2026–5/3/2026)
- Reservation Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 6.5 miles
Drury Inn & Suites
4110 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
- Reservations: Book online or call 1-800-325-0720 and enter group code 10139985
- Room Rate: $149 per night plus tax (rates valid for 4/29/2026–5/3/2026)
- Reservation Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 5.5 miles
Hampton Inn & Suites
160 Tapawingo Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online or call 765-269-8000 (press 0 to speak to an agent on property)
- Room Rate: $199 per night plus tax (rates valid for 4/29/2026–5/3/2026)
- Reservation Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance From Ceremony: 1.5 miles
Home2Suites by Hilton West Lafayette
1710 Sachem Boulevard
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online
- Room Rate: $184 per night plus tax (rates valid for 4/29/2026–5/3/2026) $169 on Wednesday and Sunday nights
- Reservation Deadline: April 2, 2026
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 3 miles
TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Lafayette
1750 Sachem Boulevard
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online
- Room Rate: $184 per night plus tax (rates valid for 4/29/2026–5/3/2026) $169 on Wednesday and Sunday nights
- Reservation Deadline: April 2, 2026
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 3 miles
Union Club Hotel at Purdue University
201 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online
- Room Rate: $245 per night plus tax (rates valid for 4/29/2026–5/3/2026)
- Reservation Deadline: April 7, 2026
- Parking: Self-parking in Grant Street garage, $15 daily; valet parking, $45 daily
- Distance from Graduation Ceremony: 0.7 miles (located on campus)
See Notes and Conditions section for important information.
Other Nearby Hotels
Additional Hotels Near the Ceremony
Hilton Garden Inn: West Lafayette Wabash Landing
356 East State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online or call 765-743-2100
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Graduation Ceremony: 1.5 miles
Holiday Inn: Lafayette City Centre
515 South Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
- Reservations: Book online or call 765-423-1000
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Graduation Ceremony: 2.0 miles
Courtyard Lafayette
150 Fairington Avenue
Lafayette, IN 47905
- Reservations: Book online or call 765-449-4800
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Graduation Ceremony: 5.5 miles
Staybridge Suites
320 Meijer Drive
Lafayette, IN 47905
- Reservations: Book online
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 6.5 miles
Rates subject to change. Guests should check current rates with the hotel upon arrival. See Notes and Conditions section for important information.