Life At Purdue

Experience the Boilermaker Community

At Purdue, everyone can take small steps to reach their giant leaps through unique educational opportunities, student organizations, campus resources and more.

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.

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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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@pacers fans — going to game 6 tomorrow? 🏀 You’ll likely hear the energetic voice of @purdue_agecon alumna @liv_west_ inside @gainbridgefieldhouse! As the in-game host for the Pacers, she’s seen all kinds of exciting action up close during the NBA Finals. What ties it all together for her is the fans and their joy for the game of basketball. Learn more about West’s role at the 🔗 in bio.
Wherever you’re headed next — reunions with loved ones, job interviews, new business ventures and everything in between — flying out of the Purdue University Airport makes it easier to get there with: 🎟 Daily flights 🧳 Low fares 🚘 Easy parking Book your flight today: 🔗 in bio. 👆 🛫
An exciting announcement is taking us new places. Stay tuned for details from Purdue at @cannes_lions.
Are you ready, Boilermakers? #BoilerUp
Happy #FathersDay to all the #Boilermaker dads out there! 🖤💛 Thanks to the many Boilermakers who submitted their photos. 📸
@thepurduepete’s summer bucket list at The @childrensmuseum includes: ✅ Hanging out with his buddies Rex and @freddyfever ✅ Riding the Centennial Ferris Wheel ✅ Playing sports and interactive games Luckily, he gets to check these off his list today at the museum’s Summer Sports Kickoff! Purdue is the presenting sponsor of the museum’s centennial, fostering a shared goal of transforming young lives through education and exploration! ✨
@pacers fans — going to game 6 tomorrow? 🏀 You’ll likely hear the energetic voice of @purdue_agecon alumna @liv_west_ inside @gainbridgefieldhouse! As the in-game host for the Pacers, she’s seen all kinds of exciting action up close during the NBA Finals. What ties it all together for her is the fans and their joy for the game of basketball. Learn more about West’s role at the 🔗 in bio.
Wherever you’re headed next — reunions with loved ones, job interviews, new business ventures and everything in between — flying out of the Purdue University Airport makes it easier to get there with: 🎟 Daily flights 🧳 Low fares 🚘 Easy parking Book your flight today: 🔗 in bio. 👆 🛫
An exciting announcement is taking us new places. Stay tuned for details from Purdue at @cannes_lions.
Are you ready, Boilermakers? #BoilerUp
Happy #FathersDay to all the #Boilermaker dads out there! 🖤💛 Thanks to the many Boilermakers who submitted their photos. 📸
@thepurduepete’s summer bucket list at The @childrensmuseum includes: ✅ Hanging out with his buddies Rex and @freddyfever ✅ Riding the Centennial Ferris Wheel ✅ Playing sports and interactive games Luckily, he gets to check these off his list today at the museum’s Summer Sports Kickoff! Purdue is the presenting sponsor of the museum’s centennial, fostering a shared goal of transforming young lives through education and exploration! ✨