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

The first time the team won the @bigten Men’s Basketball Tournament championship. 👀 Throwback to 2009! Let’s go, @boilerball!
Do you know how many aircraft and advanced simulators Boilermakers have access to while becoming aviation experts? Over 30 — for training professional flight majors like Victor Walls. See more at the 🔗 in bio.
For the first year and a half of Callie’s life, her world was quiet. Her parents pushed to find answers and found help in a place they already loved: Purdue. And now, due to prompt intervention from Shannon Van Hyfte and Jillian Hubertz, audiologists at @purduehhs, Callie can hear her parents’ voices and is making incredible strides in her expressive speech and communication skills. 🗣️ “It just makes a world of difference,” says Callie’s mom, Kayla Cochran. At Purdue, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges through timely research and innovation. Callie’s story is just one of many incredible examples of how this pursuit continues to enhance the lives of those in our community and beyond. Learn more at the 🔗 in the bio.
For so many like Callie, Purdue research can lead to life-changing breakthroughs. This March, celebrate the moments that matter most and the people who keep us pushing for answers. Real lives. Real research. Real impact. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
In our house, you feel our roar. But it’s the quiet moments that tell our story of impact best. This is Purdue research in action — unlocking hope, powering impact and changing lives everywhere. You are why we don’t stop. You are why we keep going. Together, we take the next giant leap. Learn more and get your free merchandise at the 🔗 in our bio.
One last time at Mackey, but we’re far from done. 🏀 Together, we take the next giant leap. Keep watching to see what else is in store.
The first time the team won the @bigten Men’s Basketball Tournament championship. 👀 Throwback to 2009! Let’s go, @boilerball!
Do you know how many aircraft and advanced simulators Boilermakers have access to while becoming aviation experts? Over 30 — for training professional flight majors like Victor Walls. See more at the 🔗 in bio.
For the first year and a half of Callie’s life, her world was quiet. Her parents pushed to find answers and found help in a place they already loved: Purdue. And now, due to prompt intervention from Shannon Van Hyfte and Jillian Hubertz, audiologists at @purduehhs, Callie can hear her parents’ voices and is making incredible strides in her expressive speech and communication skills. 🗣️ “It just makes a world of difference,” says Callie’s mom, Kayla Cochran. At Purdue, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges through timely research and innovation. Callie’s story is just one of many incredible examples of how this pursuit continues to enhance the lives of those in our community and beyond. Learn more at the 🔗 in the bio.
For so many like Callie, Purdue research can lead to life-changing breakthroughs. This March, celebrate the moments that matter most and the people who keep us pushing for answers. Real lives. Real research. Real impact. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
In our house, you feel our roar. But it’s the quiet moments that tell our story of impact best. This is Purdue research in action — unlocking hope, powering impact and changing lives everywhere. You are why we don’t stop. You are why we keep going. Together, we take the next giant leap. Learn more and get your free merchandise at the 🔗 in our bio.
One last time at Mackey, but we’re far from done. 🏀 Together, we take the next giant leap. Keep watching to see what else is in store.