University Residences

(765) 494-1000
www.housing.purdue.edu

New students face many challenges, including buying books, finding classes, making friends, and becoming active on campus. In University Residences they have clean, well-maintained buildings, delicious and nutritious food, and a dedicated support staff to help students have a successful college experience. The halls offer environments designed to complement the college experience, including lounges for recreation and study, a variety of recreational equipment, and numerous meeting spaces. Residence hall clubs provide student-led activities and events, a voice to hall administration, and real life leadership experience to promote the spirit of unity. The resident assistant assigned to each area is there to help create a learning-focused environment in which all students feel part of their residential community. University Residences Dining Services offers a variety of options that will fit your student's schedule and appetite. Meals can be taken in the modern all-you-care-to-eat dining courts or packed so they can be eaten on the go!

Fraternities and Sororities

www.purdue.edu/greek

About 17 percent of Purdue's undergraduates belong to the 50 fraternities and 29 sororities on campus. Most members live in chapter houses, and membership is by invitation. Purdue has the third-largest Greek community in the nation, based on number of chapters and total number of student members. For more information, visit www.purduegreeks.com or contact the Office of the Dean of Students at (765) 494-1232.

Cooperative Housing

www.purduecooperatives.org

Twelve cooperative houses, five for men and seven for women, are leased or owned and operated by students. Each unit, which houses about 35 to 60 men or women, is approved by the Office of the Dean of Students and has a faculty/staff advisor. Residents work in the house from four to six hours a week and pay approximately $2,800 annually for room and board.

New members are selected by the current members of each house through a recruitment process early in the spring semester. For further information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students or the Purdue Cooperative Council, Box 606, Stewart Center, (765) 496-2622.