Travel to Graduation in West Lafayette — Fall 2025
See travel info and discounted hotels below. Students cover all travel and hotel costs.
Boilermaker Welcome Center
Friday, October 10
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, October 10
9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Self-Guided Tour: Download the free “Purdue Guide” app
Guided Tour: View Details (Reservation Required)
Black and Gold Celebration
Friday, October 10
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET
Purdue Memorial Union
North & South Ballrooms
101 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Fall Commencement
Saturday, October 11
Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University
712 3rd Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
See Notes and Conditions below for important information.
Parking Garages
For general parking info, please review Purdue Visitor Parking.
Boilermaker Welcome Center Parking
Parking for the Boilermaker Welcome Center (Friday)
GRANT STREET PARKING GARAGE
120 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Black & Gold Celebration Parking
Parking for the Black and Gold Celebration
GRANT STREET PARKING GARAGE
120 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Distance from Union: Across the street
Parking Validation
Check your email for details. Visit the Black & Gold Celebration info desk if you did not receive it.
Commencement Parking
Parking for Commencement (Saturday)
Allow extra time for traffic due to multiple ceremonies throughout the day.
Recommended garages to reduce traffic congestion:
Ceremonies at 9:00 am & 4:00 pm:
UNIVERSITY STREET GARAGE
201 North University Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Distance from Elliott Hall of Music: 0.2 mile (5-minute walk)
Ceremony at 12:30 pm:
NORTHWESTERN AVENUE GARAGE
504 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Distance from Elliott Hall of Music: 0.4 mile (9-minute walk)
Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday only.
Golf cart shuttles are available at both garages for guests who need assistance.
Travel Planning Services
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Purdue Global is not responsible for any travel errors, delays, or associated costs incurred through Happily.
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: $115 (single), $135 (double) per night plus tax (rates valid 10/08/2025–10/12/2025)
- Reservation Deadline: September 10, 2025
- 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: $139 per night plus tax (rates valid 10/08/2025–10/13/2025)
- Reservation Deadline: September 10, 2025
- 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 10/08/2025–10/12/2025)
- Reservation Deadline: September 10, 2025
- 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: $179 per night plus tax (rates valid for 10/08/2025–10/12/2025)
- Reservation Deadline: September 9, 2025
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 3 miles
Staybridge Suites
320 Meijer Drive
Lafayette, IN 47905
- Reservations: Book online
- Room Rate: $199 per night plus tax (rates valid for 10/08/2025–10/12/2025)
- Reservation Deadline: September 9, 2025
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 6.5 miles
TownePlace Suites by Marriott West Lafayette
1750 Sachem Boulevard
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online
- Room Rate: $179 per night plus tax (rates valid for 10/08/2025–10/12/2025)
- Reservation Deadline: September 9, 2025
- Parking: Complimentary self-parking
- Distance from Ceremony: 3 miles
See Notes and Conditions section for important information.
Other Nearby Hotels
Additional Hotels Near the Ceremony
Union Club Hotel at Purdue University
201 North Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906
- Reservations: Book online or call 765-494-8922
- Parking: Self-parking in Grant Street garage, $15 daily; valet parking, $45 daily
- Distance from Graduation Ceremony: 0.7 miles (located on campus)
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
- 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
See Notes and Conditions section for important information.