Join us for Host-A-Boiler!

The Host-A-Boiler program provides the opportunity for international students who will be in the local Greater Lafayette area during Thanksgiving or winter break to be hosted for a meal or other activity by a community resident. Purdue faculty, staff, community residents, and international students may sign up for this program. Interested students will be matched with local hosts, and the hosts will provide one-time meet ups for a cultural or family holiday event or meal. The date and location will be determined by the host. Hundreds of students have participated in Host-a-Boiler, and we hope you can join us too!

Sign-ups for the 2026 Thanksgiving Host-a-Boiler will open in October 2026. Once sign-ups are open, please click the correct student or host links below to participate.

 Please note: Student sign ups are only open until we reach maximum capacity.