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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Some places just feel like home. 🫶
When @thepaintcrew shares their favorite moments, you know it’s going to be good. 👀 Get loud during tonight’s @boilerball game!
Do you know how the @NFL Scouting Combine landed in Indianapolis? 🏈 Find out from Dr. Donald Shelbourne, the longtime #Purdue (and @Colts) team doctor. Read the backstory at the 🔗 in the bio.
400,000 applicants. Final six. 6️⃣💪 Purdue engineering junior Jack McKenna showed what a persistent pursuit looks like on @PrimeVideo @Beast Games. #BoilerUp #Purdue
Here, we dare to dream bigger. Again and again and again. Discover how Boilermakers are following their dreams at the 🔗 in bio.
This isn’t just any university. 🚂
Some places just feel like home. 🫶
When @thepaintcrew shares their favorite moments, you know it’s going to be good. 👀 Get loud during tonight’s @boilerball game!
Do you know how the @NFL Scouting Combine landed in Indianapolis? 🏈 Find out from Dr. Donald Shelbourne, the longtime #Purdue (and @Colts) team doctor. Read the backstory at the 🔗 in the bio.