Grandparents University
Grandparents University

JOIN US FOR GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY 2026!

July 16–17 // July 23–24

Be among the first to learn updates by adding your information to our “Be in the Know” list at the bottom of this webpage.

Be among the first to learn updates by adding your information to
our “Be in the Know” list at the bottom of this webpage.

“This has been one of the best times of my life.”
—Robbie, 11 // 2024 GPU Graduate
“This has been one of
the best times of my life.”
—Robbie, 11 // 2024 GPU Graduate

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AT GPU?

Build a rocket? Cook inside a Purdue kitchen? Explore a forest? Write a book? Fly a drone? Work with therapy dogs? Create your own hot sauce? Reach inside of a cow’s stomach? There’s something for everyone at Grandparents University!

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AT GPU?

Build a rocket? Cook inside a Purdue kitchen? Explore a forest? Write a book? Fly a drone? Work with therapy dogs? Create your own hot sauce? Reach inside of a cow’s stomach? There’s something for everyone at Grandparents University!

This year, will we see you?

July 17–18 // July 24–25

You can be among the first to learn updates by adding your information to our “Be in the Know” list at the bottom of this webpage.

THis year,
will we see you?

July 17–18 // July 24–25

You can be among the first to learn updates by adding your information to our “Be in the Know” list at the bottom of this webpage.

Major Badges

MAJORS

Solve a crime. Design the world around you. Make your own music. Create a monster. Even reach inside of a cow’s stomach! There’s a major to match every interest, giving grandparents and grandchildren the opportunity to learn with each other and from each other under the guidance of Boilermaker experts.

Major Badges

MAJORS

Solve a crime. Design the world around you. Make your own music. Create a monster. Even reach inside of a cow’s stomach! There’s a major to match every interest, giving grandparents and grandchildren the opportunity to learn with each other and from each other under the guidance of Boilermaker experts.

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Experience Purdue beyond its classrooms! Enjoy engaging field trips that take you behind the scenes of the university, surround yourself with Boilermaker spirit during a block party, and walk across the same stage as Purdue graduates during your own commencement.

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Collage of people attending Grandparents University

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Experience Purdue beyond its classrooms! Enjoy engaging field trips that take you behind the scenes of the university, surround yourself with Boilermaker spirit during a block party, and walk across the same stage as Purdue graduates during your own commencement.

Discover more about Grandparents University in Purdue Alumnus magazine.

Discover more about Grandparents University in Purdue Alumnus magazine.

Be in the Know

You can be among the first to receive updates about Grandparents University 2026,
including information about registration, by completing the form below!

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Questions? Contact us!

Office of Special Events
765-494-0900
specialevents@purdueforlife.org

Questions? Contact us!

Office of Special Events
765-494-0900‍

specialevents@purdueforlife.org

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BE IN THE KNOW

You can be among the first to receive updates about Grandparents University 2024, including information about registration, by completing the form below!

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QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

If you are a Purdue faculty or staff member interested in being an instructor for Grandparents University 2024, please email Leslie Fernung, director of lifelong learning, at lafernung@purdueforlife.org.
Office of Special Events                Phone: 765-494-0900               Email: specialevents@purdueforlife.org