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

🏎 The roar of the engines. 🏟️ The buzz of the massive crowd. 🎶 The sound of Purdue’s “All-American” Marching Band. The tradition repeats — year after year after year. Check out these images of @PurdueBands providing the soundtrack to the #Indy500 for more than a century. And learn more about our university’s many connections to the iconic race by clicking the 🔗 in our bio.
Graduates, we are so proud of you. Ever grateful, ever true. 🎓
From first-week nerves to giant leaps after graduation — Boilermakers are reflecting on the moments, people and lessons that shaped their Purdue journey. 💛🖤 Congratulations, Class of 2026. 🎓 #PurdueWeDidIt
THIS JUST IN: Boilermakers love @chipotle. 👀🌯
A lot can happen in 157 years. 🏫 As we count down to America’s 250th anniversary, we celebrate Purdue’s own history of innovation and growth.
🎓 The finish line is here. Years of work. Countless small steps. One unforgettable moment ahead. We’re ready to celebrate your next giant leap, Class of 2026. 💛🖤 #PurdueWeDidIt See more info about Spring 2026 Commencement: 🔗 in bio. 👆
🏎 The roar of the engines. 🏟️ The buzz of the massive crowd. 🎶 The sound of Purdue’s “All-American” Marching Band. The tradition repeats — year after year after year. Check out these images of @PurdueBands providing the soundtrack to the #Indy500 for more than a century. And learn more about our university’s many connections to the iconic race by clicking the 🔗 in our bio.
Graduates, we are so proud of you. Ever grateful, ever true. 🎓
From first-week nerves to giant leaps after graduation — Boilermakers are reflecting on the moments, people and lessons that shaped their Purdue journey. 💛🖤 Congratulations, Class of 2026. 🎓 #PurdueWeDidIt
THIS JUST IN: Boilermakers love @chipotle. 👀🌯
A lot can happen in 157 years. 🏫 As we count down to America’s 250th anniversary, we celebrate Purdue’s own history of innovation and growth.
🎓 The finish line is here. Years of work. Countless small steps. One unforgettable moment ahead. We’re ready to celebrate your next giant leap, Class of 2026. 💛🖤 #PurdueWeDidIt See more info about Spring 2026 Commencement: 🔗 in bio. 👆