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

Purdue’s Departmental Scholarship application deadline is Dec. 15. You’re almost there! 💻 🤗 

Submit your form today at the 🔗 in bio.
Your future has a destination ➡️ Purdue! Apply now and take your next small step. 

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A snowy weekend on campus can only mean one thing ... ❄️🛷
When Nathan Malafa was a kid and watched a fighter jet race across the sky, he dreamed of being the one in the cockpit. ✈️ 

That goal led him from @purduedet220 cadet to @afthunderbirds commander. 

Read more about his leadership and persistence at the 🔗 in bio.
Which would you pick? 💭 

The Purdue and @briannacannonofficial collection is available now. Get your favorite — or both — today at the @purdueteamstore: 🔗 in bio. 👆
We’re grateful to everyone who brings their best and learns to build a better world together. 

Happy Thanksgiving, Boilermakers!