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

🚨 Made it to top 11! 🚨 @jack.p.mckenna of @purdue.ece is using #Purdue smarts to handle stiff competition on @beastgames on @primevideo.
The ’80s are having a moment again, and we are loving it. 🤩 This nostalgia-driven drop is inspired by real vintage Boilermaker styles. Shop the full collection online or pick it up in person at the @purdueteamstore. Some styles are selling fast — keep an eye out for restocks: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Here, every world-changing dream is within reach. What’s yours? We’re driving innovation in every major field, including industrial design, construction, semiconductor research, aerospace, agriculture and more. Get inspired by our new video at the 🔗 in bio.
We asked Jack McKenna of @purdue.ece what it was like being on @primevideo's @beastgames ... scroll to learn more about his experience as the
Purdue isn’t just part of the nuclear power conversation — it’s leading it. From recent @PurdueNuclear alum (and Navy pilot) Ryan Hogg’s hands-on work and advocacy to doctoral candidate Hannah Pike’s AI-driven research, #Boilermakers are shaping America’s nuclear future. Click the 🔗 in our bio to read their story.
Purdue’s @jack.p.mckenna is proving he’s a beast! Jack, of @purdue.ece, is in the final 13 on @primevideo’s @beastgames.
🚨 Made it to top 11! 🚨 @jack.p.mckenna of @purdue.ece is using #Purdue smarts to handle stiff competition on @beastgames on @primevideo.
The ’80s are having a moment again, and we are loving it. 🤩 This nostalgia-driven drop is inspired by real vintage Boilermaker styles. Shop the full collection online or pick it up in person at the @purdueteamstore. Some styles are selling fast — keep an eye out for restocks: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Here, every world-changing dream is within reach. What’s yours? We’re driving innovation in every major field, including industrial design, construction, semiconductor research, aerospace, agriculture and more. Get inspired by our new video at the 🔗 in bio.
We asked Jack McKenna of @purdue.ece what it was like being on @primevideo's @beastgames ... scroll to learn more about his experience as the
Purdue isn’t just part of the nuclear power conversation — it’s leading it. From recent @PurdueNuclear alum (and Navy pilot) Ryan Hogg’s hands-on work and advocacy to doctoral candidate Hannah Pike’s AI-driven research, #Boilermakers are shaping America’s nuclear future. Click the 🔗 in our bio to read their story.
Purdue’s @jack.p.mckenna is proving he’s a beast! Jack, of @purdue.ece, is in the final 13 on @primevideo’s @beastgames.