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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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Feel like you can officially call campus home with welcoming cultural and resource centers, diversity organizations and more.

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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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On InstagraM

Here’s What’s Happening Now

What would Kayla Owens tell college students? 

Kayla knows what it means to be a Boilermaker — she graduated from the inaugural class at @purduepolyhs and just earned her degree in computer and information technology from #Purdue. 

Watch a video about her journey now at the 🔗 in bio.
Is it a cozy Sunday for studying, or are you getting ready to watch #Purdue alum @georgekarlaftis compete in his third consecutive #SuperBowl?
The importance of making #Purdue feel like home. ✨ 

In our latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue, Renee Thomas, Purdue’s associate vice provost for student access and community engagement, shares: 

💛 The power of cultural connections and finding belonging in college. 

📚 Her approach to creating opportunities through education. 

🏛️ The opportunities for community experiences at venues like the @walkertheatre and @eiteljorgmuseum for Purdue students in Indianapolis. 

🎧 Check it out wherever you listen to #podcasts or at the 🔗 in bio.
The big news is out! Purdue is excited to be the presenting sponsor of The @ChildrensMuseum’s centennial celebration! 🎉 

Join @thepurduepete and his pal Rex on their night at the museum adventure! 🦖 🔦 Together, they’ll experience how hands-on learning opportunities have ignited countless young museum visitors’ imaginations over the last century. 

Learn more at @lifeatpurdue’s link in bio.
What’s @thepurduepete up to? 

Something BIG must be happening with Purdue and The @ChildrensMuseum. 

Stay tuned for details. 👀
How can you find your community at #Purdue? 

Find out on our latest #ThisIsPurdue episode with Renee Thomas, Purdue’s associate vice provost for student access and community engagement. She has spent 35 years helping #Boilermakers thrive at Purdue and beyond. 

Listen wherever you get your #podcasts or at the 🔗 in bio.