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

What’s it like to study data science at Purdue? 💭 Jordan Reynolds is majoring in data science and applied statistics with minors in Spanish and bioinformatics. The senior has made the most of her time in college — from researching medicine to joining @thepaintcrew. See more at the 🔗 in bio.
Happy Friday, Boilermakers. 💛🖤
#ThisIsPurdue recently interviewed Lauren Bright, a STEM and fashion expert and @purdue.ene alumna. It was the most stylish episode to date! 🙌 Want to learn more about the modern fashion world and how industry leaders like Lauren are at the forefront of sustainability innovation in textile design? Listen to her full episode now at the 🔗 in bio.
For more than a century, #Purdue and the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway have been “Racing Through History” together. 🏁 Now we’re more closely linked than ever before. With our motorsports engineering program’s new home at the @DallaraExperienceHub, just down the road from IMS, #Boilermaker students enjoy unprecedented opportunities to carry forward a tradition built on passion, technical excellence and pure speed. Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore Purdue’s deep connections to the legendary #Indy500.
Lightweight. Durable. Rocket-worthy. 🚀 Sound like NASA tech? Nope, it’s just @ThePurduePete’s head. Learn more about the @PurdueSports mascot’s cutting-edge look at the 🔗 in bio.
Taking a study break? Read what our audience wants to say to students during finals week! 📚
What’s it like to study data science at Purdue? 💭 Jordan Reynolds is majoring in data science and applied statistics with minors in Spanish and bioinformatics. The senior has made the most of her time in college — from researching medicine to joining @thepaintcrew. See more at the 🔗 in bio.
Happy Friday, Boilermakers. 💛🖤
#ThisIsPurdue recently interviewed Lauren Bright, a STEM and fashion expert and @purdue.ene alumna. It was the most stylish episode to date! 🙌 Want to learn more about the modern fashion world and how industry leaders like Lauren are at the forefront of sustainability innovation in textile design? Listen to her full episode now at the 🔗 in bio.
For more than a century, #Purdue and the @IndianapolisMotorSpeedway have been “Racing Through History” together. 🏁 Now we’re more closely linked than ever before. With our motorsports engineering program’s new home at the @DallaraExperienceHub, just down the road from IMS, #Boilermaker students enjoy unprecedented opportunities to carry forward a tradition built on passion, technical excellence and pure speed. Tap the 🔗 in our bio to explore Purdue’s deep connections to the legendary #Indy500.
Lightweight. Durable. Rocket-worthy. 🚀 Sound like NASA tech? Nope, it’s just @ThePurduePete’s head. Learn more about the @PurdueSports mascot’s cutting-edge look at the 🔗 in bio.
Taking a study break? Read what our audience wants to say to students during finals week! 📚