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

Heritage 🤝 progress. Purdue is the only university to make @FastCompany’s Brands That Matter list for four straight years, standing tall with brand giants like @disney, @elfcosmetics and @nike. Honored as a heritage brand, Purdue balances tradition and innovation to make a consequential impact on the world. Read more about being a Brand That Matters: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Amelia Earhart, Boilermaker and aviation pioneer, has inspired generations of Purdue students. ✈️ And now, her giant leaps are inspiring kids who visit the @childrensmuseum. Earhart’s aviator goggles are on display as a part of the museum’s “Memories, Wonders, and Dreams: Stories from 100 Years” exhibition. Purdue is the presenting sponsor of the museum’s centennial, fostering a shared goal of transforming young lives through education and exploration! ✨
Need a new comfy Purdue fit? How about the perfect athletic wear for the CoRec? Lucky you! The @shopvitality Purdue collection has all you need for chilling out or working out. 💪 The collab is only available for a limited time, so get it now at the @purdueteamstore or online. Read about the Boilermakers behind the brand at the 🔗 in our bio.
📌 14 years. $0 tuition increase. With 14 straight years of frozen tuition, Purdue is leading the nation in higher ed affordability and accessibility. ✅ $9,992 for in-state students ✅ Lowest room and board in the Big Ten ✅ 60% of Purdue students graduate debt-free. Learn more about Purdue’s frozen tuition: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Morgan Malaski’s success as a Purdue student is just one example of the real-world impact of critical semiconductor advancements. The @Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring system she wears each day helps Morgan manage Type 1 #diabetes while attending college. Dexcom’s R&D chief Girish Naganathan (MSME ’99) credits semiconductor innovations for helping the technology meet Morgan’s needs. Read Morgan’s story at the 🔗 in the bio.
“I look at the faces of these undergraduate and graduate students, and they are eager to say ... ‘We can save more lives.’” During @sxsw, #Purdue President Mung Chiang discussed how #Purdue students, and our cross-industry partnerships, are changing the future of pharma. Listen to the full @fastcompany panel at the 🔗 in bio or wherever you find your podcasts.
Heritage 🤝 progress. Purdue is the only university to make @FastCompany’s Brands That Matter list for four straight years, standing tall with brand giants like @disney, @elfcosmetics and @nike. Honored as a heritage brand, Purdue balances tradition and innovation to make a consequential impact on the world. Read more about being a Brand That Matters: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Amelia Earhart, Boilermaker and aviation pioneer, has inspired generations of Purdue students. ✈️ And now, her giant leaps are inspiring kids who visit the @childrensmuseum. Earhart’s aviator goggles are on display as a part of the museum’s “Memories, Wonders, and Dreams: Stories from 100 Years” exhibition. Purdue is the presenting sponsor of the museum’s centennial, fostering a shared goal of transforming young lives through education and exploration! ✨
Need a new comfy Purdue fit? How about the perfect athletic wear for the CoRec? Lucky you! The @shopvitality Purdue collection has all you need for chilling out or working out. 💪 The collab is only available for a limited time, so get it now at the @purdueteamstore or online. Read about the Boilermakers behind the brand at the 🔗 in our bio.
📌 14 years. $0 tuition increase. With 14 straight years of frozen tuition, Purdue is leading the nation in higher ed affordability and accessibility. ✅ $9,992 for in-state students ✅ Lowest room and board in the Big Ten ✅ 60% of Purdue students graduate debt-free. Learn more about Purdue’s frozen tuition: 🔗 in bio. 👆
Morgan Malaski’s success as a Purdue student is just one example of the real-world impact of critical semiconductor advancements. The @Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring system she wears each day helps Morgan manage Type 1 #diabetes while attending college. Dexcom’s R&D chief Girish Naganathan (MSME ’99) credits semiconductor innovations for helping the technology meet Morgan’s needs. Read Morgan’s story at the 🔗 in the bio.
“I look at the faces of these undergraduate and graduate students, and they are eager to say ... ‘We can save more lives.’” During @sxsw, #Purdue President Mung Chiang discussed how #Purdue students, and our cross-industry partnerships, are changing the future of pharma. Listen to the full @fastcompany panel at the 🔗 in bio or wherever you find your podcasts.