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

True Boilermakers. Big challenges. Real progress. 🇺🇸 Go behind the scenes of our documentary featured in @usatoday’s special coverage of America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
Something big is taking shape in downtown Indy. 👀 Here’s a look at progress on our new, 15-story Academic Success Building.
As a celebrated member of @boilerfootball’s #CradleofQuarterbacks, @drewbrees says his time at Purdue set him up for success. He learned how to overcome adversity and be an effective teammate — lessons he still carries with him today. 🏈 🚂 Listen/watch for more of his insights at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
If you’ve ever attended a @boilerball game at Mackey Arena, you’ve probably seen fans do the famous “Lance Dance” or “Sandstorm” dance, named after former shooting guard @lancejones_5. 🏀 🕺 On the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue, special guest @drewbrees shares his dream of participating in this fun Purdue tradition during a rapid 🔥 Q&A! Listen to Drew’s episode at the 🔗 in bio.
Purdue is the No. 1 most recognized public university in the U.S. — for the third year in a row — in the 2026 @americancaldwell rankings! This superior visibility points to our: 🚂 Institutional reputation 💡 Life-changing research 🎓 Strong student outcomes Learn more about Purdue’s lasting brand impact at the 🔗 in our bio.
Nowhere else we’d rather be 🥹
True Boilermakers. Big challenges. Real progress. 🇺🇸 Go behind the scenes of our documentary featured in @usatoday’s special coverage of America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
Something big is taking shape in downtown Indy. 👀 Here’s a look at progress on our new, 15-story Academic Success Building.
As a celebrated member of @boilerfootball’s #CradleofQuarterbacks, @drewbrees says his time at Purdue set him up for success. He learned how to overcome adversity and be an effective teammate — lessons he still carries with him today. 🏈 🚂 Listen/watch for more of his insights at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
If you’ve ever attended a @boilerball game at Mackey Arena, you’ve probably seen fans do the famous “Lance Dance” or “Sandstorm” dance, named after former shooting guard @lancejones_5. 🏀 🕺 On the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue, special guest @drewbrees shares his dream of participating in this fun Purdue tradition during a rapid 🔥 Q&A! Listen to Drew’s episode at the 🔗 in bio.
Purdue is the No. 1 most recognized public university in the U.S. — for the third year in a row — in the 2026 @americancaldwell rankings! This superior visibility points to our: 🚂 Institutional reputation 💡 Life-changing research 🎓 Strong student outcomes Learn more about Purdue’s lasting brand impact at the 🔗 in our bio.
Nowhere else we’d rather be 🥹
Purdue is the No. 1 most recognized public university in the U.S. — for the third year in a row — in the 2026 @americancaldwell rankings! This superior visibility points to our: 🚂 Institutional reputation 💡 Life-changing research 🎓 Strong student outcomes Learn more about Purdue’s lasting brand impact at the 🔗 in our bio.