Mastodon Stampede
Mastodon Stampede
SAVE THE DATE: August 19–22
Mastodon Stampede is a four-day extended orientation experience that gives new students the opportunity to move in early, make connections, explore campus, and discover Fort Wayne before classes begin.
Designed exclusively for incoming students, Mastodon Stampede helps you build friendships, connect with faculty and staff, learn your way around campus, and become part of the Mastodon community from day one.
Whether you're meeting classmates, attending campus traditions, exploring your academic college, or experiencing all that Fort Wayne has to offer, you'll begin the semester feeling prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
Why participate?
Starting college is a big step. Mastodon Stampede helps make the transition easier.
During this four-day experience, you will:
Move in and get settled before the start of the semester.
Meet other new students and begin building lasting friendships.
Connect with faculty, staff, and alumni.
Explore your academic program and campus resources.
Learn your way around campus before classes begin.
Experience Purdue Fort Wayne traditions and student life.
Discover the Fort Wayne community you'll call home.
By the first day of classes, you'll already know your way around campus—and you'll have a herd behind you.
Experience campus life.
Become part of the Purdue Fort Wayne community through activities designed to help you connect, engage, and have fun.
Highlights include:
- Class of 2031 Dinner with Alumni
- Pep Rally
- Mastodon Stampede
- Feel the Rumble Rave
- S'mores Night
- Sunday Supper
These experiences are designed to help you meet fellow Mastodons and create memories before the semester begins.
Explore your academic journey.
Get a head start on college life through hands-on experiences that introduce you to Purdue Fort Wayne's academic community.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Meet with deans and faculty.
- Learn more about your academic college.
- Explore resources that support student success.
- Prepare for your first day of classes.
Discover Fort Wayne.
Fort Wayne is more than where you attend college—it's your new community.
During Fort Wayne Fun Day, you'll have opportunities to experience local attractions, entertainment, and destinations throughout the city, including cultural venues, recreation opportunities, and popular gathering places.
It's the perfect way to get to know the city you'll call home during your time at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Registration Opens in May.