WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
VISITING PARI
The Purdue Applied Research Institute is a secure facility, operating under federal regulations for restricted entry. All visits must be approved via by a responsible staff member. Staff members hosting visitors are responsible for ensuring that all security requirements are met.
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Entry & ID Requirements
- All visitors must present a government-issued photo ID upon arrival and receive a PARI visitor badge.
- Visitors should coordinate anticipated access requirements with their PARI point of contact before arriving.
- Visitors requiring access to classified information must arrange for an appropriate Visit Authorization Request (VAR) to be submitted to PARI before the visit.
- Visitors who have not submitted a VAR and need to participate in discussions involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) must present one of the following documents to verify U.S.-person status:
- Valid U.S. passport or U.S. passport card;
- Government-issued photo ID and U.S. birth certificate, with matching names;
- White Common Access Card (CAC);
- CAC with a green band; or
- Permanent Resident Card.
- All visitors are subject to search and monitoring and may be required to remain under escort throughout their visit.
- Purdue personnel are considered visitors when entering PARI-operated facilities.
Controlled Items
- On-site use of the following privately owned items is subject to restrictions:
- Recording equipment
- Computers and associated media
- Electronic equipment
- Cellular telephones
- Cameras
- Taking photographs inside PARI-operated facilities is prohibited without written permission.
- All computer equipment must be presented to a PARI staff member at the point of entry. Laptops and portable electronic devices are prohibited for entry into classified meetings without prior and proper approval.
GUEST WI-FI
PARI has a wireless network that is available for general use by visitors. Ask a PARI staff member for details.


