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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Here’s What’s Happening Now

Are you a fan of @mlb or the Chicago @cubs? ⚾ We have the perfect #ThisIsPurdue episode for you. Wrigley Field head groundskeeper and @purdue_ag alum Dan Kiermaier joins the official university #podcast to take you behind the scenes on game day and explain how he helps maintain the historic atmosphere of the 111-year-old ballpark. You don’t want to miss his incredible stories about attending the final 2016 World Series game either. 🏆 Click the 🔗 in bio or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts. Play ball!
If you’re a Purdue student, you’ve probably heard of Schleman Hall and Matthews Hall. But what do you know about the trailblazing Boilermaker women whose names are on those buildings? Meet five Purdue women you need to know at the 🔗 in bio.
This is Purdue University. This is where the work starts. 💪 👀 Spotted: A bold new banner on Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering! If you’ve seen it, share a pic 📸 with #PicturePurdue or tell us what it means to you in the comments! ⬇️
What to watch after you’ve seen “Boilers to Mars”: the short film’s prequel! 🎬 See how one of the main characters, Bobbi, first became interested in space exploration, as @spacekidsglobal introduces her to all the opportunities in space — just like they do for elementary children nationwide! Learn more about SpaceKids Global and watch “Boilers to Mars” at BoilerstoMars.com.
Come behind the scenes of Wrigley Field with #ThisIsPurdue. ⚾🌭🧢 @cubs head groundskeeper and @purdue_ag alum Dan Kiermaier is giving us an inside look at what turf management and science looks like at the second oldest @MLB ballparkin the country. Plus, he shares what it was like to witness THAT legendary #WorldSeries win in 2016 (you know the one). Go to the 🔗 in bio or wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full episode!
This is a story you helped write, and the road starts here. 🏀 Get excited for the big dance because @boilerball is back in the @NCAA men’s basketball tournament! We’re here together. We cheer together. We bleed old gold and black — together. #BoilerUp #MarchMadness @purduesports
Are you a fan of @mlb or the Chicago @cubs? ⚾ We have the perfect #ThisIsPurdue episode for you. Wrigley Field head groundskeeper and @purdue_ag alum Dan Kiermaier joins the official university #podcast to take you behind the scenes on game day and explain how he helps maintain the historic atmosphere of the 111-year-old ballpark. You don’t want to miss his incredible stories about attending the final 2016 World Series game either. 🏆 Click the 🔗 in bio or listen wherever you normally get your podcasts. Play ball!
If you’re a Purdue student, you’ve probably heard of Schleman Hall and Matthews Hall. But what do you know about the trailblazing Boilermaker women whose names are on those buildings? Meet five Purdue women you need to know at the 🔗 in bio.
This is Purdue University. This is where the work starts. 💪 👀 Spotted: A bold new banner on Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering! If you’ve seen it, share a pic 📸 with #PicturePurdue or tell us what it means to you in the comments! ⬇️
What to watch after you’ve seen “Boilers to Mars”: the short film’s prequel! 🎬 See how one of the main characters, Bobbi, first became interested in space exploration, as @spacekidsglobal introduces her to all the opportunities in space — just like they do for elementary children nationwide! Learn more about SpaceKids Global and watch “Boilers to Mars” at BoilerstoMars.com.
Come behind the scenes of Wrigley Field with #ThisIsPurdue. ⚾🌭🧢 @cubs head groundskeeper and @purdue_ag alum Dan Kiermaier is giving us an inside look at what turf management and science looks like at the second oldest @MLB ballparkin the country. Plus, he shares what it was like to witness THAT legendary #WorldSeries win in 2016 (you know the one). Go to the 🔗 in bio or wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full episode!
This is a story you helped write, and the road starts here. 🏀 Get excited for the big dance because @boilerball is back in the @NCAA men’s basketball tournament! We’re here together. We cheer together. We bleed old gold and black — together. #BoilerUp #MarchMadness @purduesports