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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POV: A moment to breathe, stretch and dream big during Pause With Purdue at @attstadium
Purdue is the place to be. 💛🖤
Spreading a little sunshine, one flower at a time. ☀️
Today and every day, we thank veterans for their service. 🇺🇸 Purdue alumni have forged heroic paths. One of the most influential pilots in the world started his career as a Boilermaker. While commander of the @afthunderbirds, Nathan Malafa drew on the leadership skills he learned as a @purduedet220 cadet. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
The first campus snow — fall edition. ❄️🍂
Have you seen “The Ramblr” tailgating during @boilerfootball games? 🚌 Boilermaker legends like Robbie Hummel and Mike Alstott have stopped by the golden bus. The Armeses have been celebrating there for years, with a few TVs and lots of food around, too.
POV: A moment to breathe, stretch and dream big during Pause With Purdue at @attstadium
Purdue is the place to be. 💛🖤
Spreading a little sunshine, one flower at a time. ☀️
Today and every day, we thank veterans for their service. 🇺🇸 Purdue alumni have forged heroic paths. One of the most influential pilots in the world started his career as a Boilermaker. While commander of the @afthunderbirds, Nathan Malafa drew on the leadership skills he learned as a @purduedet220 cadet. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
The first campus snow — fall edition. ❄️🍂
Have you seen “The Ramblr” tailgating during @boilerfootball games? 🚌 Boilermaker legends like Robbie Hummel and Mike Alstott have stopped by the golden bus. The Armeses have been celebrating there for years, with a few TVs and lots of food around, too.