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

As she was making headlines around the world for her record-setting flights, Amelia Earhart was also working at Purdue as a career counselor for women and advisor to the Department of Aeronautics. ✈️ Her legacy of persistence remains an inspiration on campus, where the first Women in Engineering Program launched. We celebrate trailblazers like Earhart who have forged the American dream. Learn more about how we’re commemorating America’s 250th anniversary at the 🔗 in our bio.
Here’s to Boiler Gold Rush 2026. 💛🖤 New students are geared up for a great year. #OnlyPurdue
Boilermakers: As the school year begins, parents have some advice for you! Happy first day of classes. 💛
A new semester is here, Boilermakers. 🚂 President Mitch Daniels welcomes students and the entire Purdue community back for Fall 2026 and looks ahead to all that’s possible. Welcome back, and Boiler Up!
POV: You’re a Boiler Gold Rush Team Supervisor. 📸 #OnlyPurdue
Our vision board for the new school year. 🤩 Welcome, Boilermakers!
As she was making headlines around the world for her record-setting flights, Amelia Earhart was also working at Purdue as a career counselor for women and advisor to the Department of Aeronautics. ✈️ Her legacy of persistence remains an inspiration on campus, where the first Women in Engineering Program launched. We celebrate trailblazers like Earhart who have forged the American dream. Learn more about how we’re commemorating America’s 250th anniversary at the 🔗 in our bio.
Here’s to Boiler Gold Rush 2026. 💛🖤 New students are geared up for a great year. #OnlyPurdue
Boilermakers: As the school year begins, parents have some advice for you! Happy first day of classes. 💛
A new semester is here, Boilermakers. 🚂 President Mitch Daniels welcomes students and the entire Purdue community back for Fall 2026 and looks ahead to all that’s possible. Welcome back, and Boiler Up!
POV: You’re a Boiler Gold Rush Team Supervisor. 📸 #OnlyPurdue
Our vision board for the new school year. 🤩 Welcome, Boilermakers!