Life At Purdue

Experience the Boilermaker Community

Housing and Dining

Living on campus is an immersive experience that enhances all Purdue has to offer.  

West Lafayette 

  • First-year students can choose between a variety of housing options.
  • Five dining courts and an array of restaurant options ensure that great food is never far away. 

Indianapolis 

Student Clubs and Organizations

Discover that great minds don’t just think alike. They also get together to appreciate art, celebrate hip-hop, build robots, keep bees — and explore 1,000-plus other interests.

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Recreation and Wellness

Explore all the ways you can feel your best, from signing up for a fitness class to cooking with nutrition experts.

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Student Support Services

Find the resources and support systems to help you navigate your years here and face any challenge, big or small.

Fraternities, Sororities and Cooperatives

Form lifelong friendships, network with people from all over the world and build leadership skills in one of our over 90 fraternities, sororities and cooperative organizations.

Arts and Entertainment

See unforgettable musical and theatrical shows — or perform in one yourself — and visit the special exhibits at Purdue Galleries.

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Here’s What’s Happening Now

Purdue by day ➡️ Purdue by night ☀️🌙
Janice Voss could have attended almost any college. After all, she was only 15 when she enrolled at #Purdue. The #Boilermaker astronaut chose Purdue because she saw it as a place where she’d feel at home. 🏡 Watch the full video linked in our bio to learn about Voss — the first Boilermaker woman to travel to space — and the other 29 members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts.
A team unlike any other. Thank you to @boilerball for all your hard work and dedication and to the fans who never stopped showing up, cheering on and hammering down. 💛🖤
Spring is in session! ☀️ Take a listen to the sounds of spring in Indianapolis, Boilermaker style. 🖤💛 #PurdueIndianapolis
Randy Roberts “has a gift for taking fun things seriously,” according to one of his former #Purdue history students. Through his teaching, writing and research, Roberts helped legitimize sports history as a window into American culture — proving that boxing and baseball can tell us as much about society as politics and war. Read about Roberts and his network of former students at the 🔗 in our bio.
We’re painting our Circle City gold and black as we prepare to welcome the world to championship week. Discover how #PurdueUniversity is advancing research that changes the game. Learn more at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
Purdue by day ➡️ Purdue by night ☀️🌙
Janice Voss could have attended almost any college. After all, she was only 15 when she enrolled at #Purdue. The #Boilermaker astronaut chose Purdue because she saw it as a place where she’d feel at home. 🏡 Watch the full video linked in our bio to learn about Voss — the first Boilermaker woman to travel to space — and the other 29 members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts.
A team unlike any other. Thank you to @boilerball for all your hard work and dedication and to the fans who never stopped showing up, cheering on and hammering down. 💛🖤
Spring is in session! ☀️ Take a listen to the sounds of spring in Indianapolis, Boilermaker style. 🖤💛 #PurdueIndianapolis
Randy Roberts “has a gift for taking fun things seriously,” according to one of his former #Purdue history students. Through his teaching, writing and research, Roberts helped legitimize sports history as a window into American culture — proving that boxing and baseball can tell us as much about society as politics and war. Read about Roberts and his network of former students at the 🔗 in our bio.
We’re painting our Circle City gold and black as we prepare to welcome the world to championship week. Discover how #PurdueUniversity is advancing research that changes the game. Learn more at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.