JOIN US FOR GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY 2026!

July 16–17 // July 23–24

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our “Be in the Know” list at the bottom of this webpage.

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our “Be in the Know” list at the bottom of this webpage.

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“It’s been so much fun experiencing Purdue through her eyes.” — Fran Miller (EnE’81)
“This has been one of
the best times of my life.”
—Robbie, 11 // 2024 GPU Graduate

THERE IS MAGIC WAITING
FOR YOU AT GPU!

Join us for Grandparents University (GPU) 2026

July 16–17 // July 23–24
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana

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.

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“It’s been so much fun experiencing Purdue through her eyes.” — Fran Miller (EnE’81)
“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.

MAJORS

Launch a rocket. Step inside the Shark Tank. Create your own sculpture. Even reach into a cow’s stomach!

MAJORS

Launch a rocket. Step inside the Shark Tank. Create your own sculpture. Even reach into a cow’s stomach!

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Experience Purdue through engaging field trips, an exciting block party, and an unforgettable graduation.

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Collage of people attending Grandparents University

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Experience Purdue through engaging field trips, an exciting block party, and an unforgettable graduation.

Discover more about Grandparents University in Purdue Alumnus magazine.

Discover more about Grandparents University in Purdue Alumnus magazine.

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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

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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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