Life At Purdue

Experience the Boilermaker Community

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Two students sitting across from each other and eating in a dining hall.
Four students eating lunch together at an outdoor table on campus.
Two students sitting on the floor of a dorm room playing video games.

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 

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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.

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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.

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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

Noticing the little things today. 🌅
Purdue student Evan Sleeth is helping shape the future of Purdue in Indianapolis. 🚂 As an intern with @shielsexton, he's gaining real-world construction management experience while helping bring the new Academic Success Building to life. 👷🏗️
Interested in Indianapolis? Amal Fareed, a sophomore studying computer and information technology, has enjoyed being a part of the Indy Scholars program. Awarding a minimum of $10,000 annually, this renewable scholarship can be combined with Purdue’s Presidential or Trustees scholarships for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Learn more and apply with the Common App by Nov. 1 at the 🔗 in our bio.
it’s really that picturesque. 🍂
Brick by brick and window by window, Purdue's new Academic Success Building is rising in downtown Indianapolis. 🧱🏗️🏢 Check out progress and see how we're building the Purdue experience in Indianapolis.
So many Purdue fits, so little time. 👀 A look back at some of the highlights from the Boilermaker Fashion Showcase. Safe to say, there were plenty of new favorites to choose from! Want to keep shopping? Find new fan favorites at the @purdueteamstore: 🔗 in bio👆
Noticing the little things today. 🌅
Purdue student Evan Sleeth is helping shape the future of Purdue in Indianapolis. 🚂 As an intern with @shielsexton, he's gaining real-world construction management experience while helping bring the new Academic Success Building to life. 👷🏗️
Interested in Indianapolis? Amal Fareed, a sophomore studying computer and information technology, has enjoyed being a part of the Indy Scholars program. Awarding a minimum of $10,000 annually, this renewable scholarship can be combined with Purdue’s Presidential or Trustees scholarships for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA. Learn more and apply with the Common App by Nov. 1 at the 🔗 in our bio.
it’s really that picturesque. 🍂
Brick by brick and window by window, Purdue's new Academic Success Building is rising in downtown Indianapolis. 🧱🏗️🏢 Check out progress and see how we're building the Purdue experience in Indianapolis.
So many Purdue fits, so little time. 👀 A look back at some of the highlights from the Boilermaker Fashion Showcase. Safe to say, there were plenty of new favorites to choose from! Want to keep shopping? Find new fan favorites at the @purdueteamstore: 🔗 in bio👆