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

A phone full of Purdue memories 🫶
Interested in pursuing your content creator or social media influencing goals? 📲 🔥 @anchoredinelegance outlines a few key skills you can start developing today on #ThisIsPurdue. Listen to/watch the episode at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
We celebrate those who were not afraid to go first. 🇺🇸 Boilermakers lead the way — again and again and again. Learn more about commemorating America’s 250th anniversary at the 🔗 in bio.
Wondering what it’s like to make a big move to Purdue? 🗺️ Nicole Welsh, a California native, has loved her time in West Lafayette and an internship in Indianapolis. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
Proudly crafted in the heartland: Purdue and Berne 💛🖤 We’ve teamed up with Indiana-based @BerneApparel on a limited-edition clothing line that celebrates Boilermaker pride and America’s 250th anniversary. 👉 Shop the collection at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue's bio.
The path doesn’t always go as planned. And that’s OK. Former @boilerspirit cheerleader Liz Gabianelli learned unforgettable life lessons at Purdue — including how to be grateful for the unexpected. See the “Relentless” episode at the 🔗 in bio.
A phone full of Purdue memories 🫶
Interested in pursuing your content creator or social media influencing goals? 📲 🔥 @anchoredinelegance outlines a few key skills you can start developing today on #ThisIsPurdue. Listen to/watch the episode at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
We celebrate those who were not afraid to go first. 🇺🇸 Boilermakers lead the way — again and again and again. Learn more about commemorating America’s 250th anniversary at the 🔗 in bio.
Wondering what it’s like to make a big move to Purdue? 🗺️ Nicole Welsh, a California native, has loved her time in West Lafayette and an internship in Indianapolis. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
Proudly crafted in the heartland: Purdue and Berne 💛🖤 We’ve teamed up with Indiana-based @BerneApparel on a limited-edition clothing line that celebrates Boilermaker pride and America’s 250th anniversary. 👉 Shop the collection at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue's bio.
The path doesn’t always go as planned. And that’s OK. Former @boilerspirit cheerleader Liz Gabianelli learned unforgettable life lessons at Purdue — including how to be grateful for the unexpected. See the “Relentless” episode at the 🔗 in bio.