Week at a glance

Want a quick look at what your week will include? The Week at a Glance gives you a day-by-day snapshot of what’s coming up—from workshops and office visits to networking events and social activities. You’ll see session highlights, what to wear each day, and a few key details to help you prepare. This is your go-to overview for staying on track and knowing what to expect.

  • Focus: Arrival, Orientation, and Building Community
    What to Wear: Business casual

    You’ll kick off the week by checking into your dorm, meeting your fellow campers, and getting a preview of what’s ahead. This is your chance to get comfortable, get excited, and get ready for a transformative week.

    What to Expect:

    • Check into Harrison Residence Hall and settle into your new home for the week

    • Get an overview of the week’s schedule and expectations

    • Attend the opening ceremony and enjoy dinner

    • Meet your team and start building connections

    • Unwind with a casual evening of sand volleyball at the Co-Rec

    Settle into your new space, get to know your fellow campers, and get ready for a big week ahead—you’re officially part of ACAP!

  • Focus: Campus Exploration, Academic Insight, and Career Foundations
    What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothes (you’ll be walking around campus)

    Your first full day is all about what it’s like to be a college student studying business. You’ll explore academic programs, meet Purdue professors and students, and start building the skills you’ll use all week.

    You’ll experience:

    • Learn more about Purdue admissions, the Daniels School of Business, and the BOP program

    • Connect with current Purdue students during a panel and business school tour

    • Get key info on financial aid and campus support resources

    • Explore campus through a scavenger hunt

    You’ve had a full day of learning and exploring campus—rest up, because tomorrow we’re diving deeper into what it takes to succeed in college and your future career.

  • Focus: Financial Wellness, Career Skills, and Professional Presence
    What to Wear: Comfortable casual clothes (you’ll be doing team building activities and going to the co-rec)

    Today is all about exposure—diving into accounting, trying out a real audit and tax simulation, and testing your teamwork skills. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at Purdue’s athletic and wellness facilities while bonding with your peers.

    Sessions & Activities Include:

    • Introduction to Accounting

    • PwC Mock Audit & Tax Simulation

    • Boiler Challenge Team Building Activities

    • Tour of Mackey Arena & Ross-Ade Stadium

    • Visit to the Co-Rec

    • Fountain Run & Ice Cream Social

    • Case competition group work

    Expect a fast-paced, high-energy day where you’ll learn by doing—together.

  • Focus: Accounting Exposure and Professional Environments
    What to Wear: Business casual attire—no jeans, please.

    Get ready to step into the professional world. Today you'll travel to Indianapolis to visit top accounting firms and business organizations. You’ll meet professionals, ask questions, see what different workplaces are really like—and end the day with a fun social event downtown.

    Sessions & Activities Include:

    • Office visits at KSM, Deloitte, BGBC, and Forvis Mazars

    • Networking lunch at Deloitte

    • Social event at Pins Mechanical

    • Group work time to prepare your case presentation

    You met professionals, explored career paths, and saw the business world in action. Reflect on what stood out to you—and get some rest, big things are still ahead!

  • Focus: Skill-building and self-discovery
    What to Wear: Business casual

    Today is all about sharpening your professional skills and preparing for your future. You’ll practice interviewing, get tips on personal branding and networking, and explore key financial and life skills. You'll also take part in an etiquette dinner—because knowing how to handle yourself at a business meal is a power move.

    What You’ll Experience:

    • Financial literacy workshop

    • Professional development training (goals, resume, LinkedIn, personal brand)

    • Mock interviews with professionals

    • Microsoft Excel training

    • Reality Store experience (budgeting for real life)

    • Etiquette dinner

    • Bowling social and group work

    You’ll also have time to relax, reset, and reflect before wrapping up your case competition prep tonight.

  • Focus: Celebration and Next Steps for ACAP Students
    What to Wear: Professional attire for presentations and the closing ceremony.

    It all leads to this—your chance to shine. Today you’ll present your team’s case competition recommendations to a panel of professionals, reflect on the week, and celebrate everything you’ve accomplished.

    What You’ll Experience:

    • Case competition presentations and feedback

    • Time to pack up and transition out of the dorms

    • Closing ceremony and awards

    • Group photos with your new network of friends and mentors

    You’ve worked hard all week—now it’s time to take pride in what you’ve learned and look ahead to what’s next.