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

Drop your emojis for your favorite place at Purdue. ⬇️ #WorldEmojiDay
Purdue doesn’t just promise affordability — we deliver, through 14 years straight of frozen tuition. 🚂 This is just one of the reasons we were recently named the No. 2 best-value public university in the U.S.! Learn more about the SmartAsset rankings at the 🔗 in our bio.
Crafted in Indiana, built for Boilermakers Purdue and @berneapparel teamed up on a limited-edition clothing line that celebrates Purdue pride and America’s 250th anniversary. 👉 Shop this collection today at @lifeatpurdue's 🔗 in bio.
Purdue is where rigor meets results. 🎓 Strong academics 💃 Vibrant campus life 💰 Real-world outcomes Those factors make #Purdue the top public university in Indiana, according to the inaugural Subject100. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
Purdue interim President Mitch Daniels is back on campus! 🙌 🚂 On #ThisIsPurdue, he talks about his strategy for handing over the reins to the next president. Listen/watch at the 🔗 in the bio.
Biomedical engineering students in Indianapolis gain real-world experience at hospitals and clinics that are just steps from campus. Hear from @purduebme associate professor Sharon Miller, who helps #Boilermakers recognize their strengths and gain the confidence to turn theory into practice. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
Drop your emojis for your favorite place at Purdue. ⬇️ #WorldEmojiDay
Purdue doesn’t just promise affordability — we deliver, through 14 years straight of frozen tuition. 🚂 This is just one of the reasons we were recently named the No. 2 best-value public university in the U.S.! Learn more about the SmartAsset rankings at the 🔗 in our bio.
Crafted in Indiana, built for Boilermakers Purdue and @berneapparel teamed up on a limited-edition clothing line that celebrates Purdue pride and America’s 250th anniversary. 👉 Shop this collection today at @lifeatpurdue's 🔗 in bio.
Purdue is where rigor meets results. 🎓 Strong academics 💃 Vibrant campus life 💰 Real-world outcomes Those factors make #Purdue the top public university in Indiana, according to the inaugural Subject100. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
Purdue interim President Mitch Daniels is back on campus! 🙌 🚂 On #ThisIsPurdue, he talks about his strategy for handing over the reins to the next president. Listen/watch at the 🔗 in the bio.
Biomedical engineering students in Indianapolis gain real-world experience at hospitals and clinics that are just steps from campus. Hear from @purduebme associate professor Sharon Miller, who helps #Boilermakers recognize their strengths and gain the confidence to turn theory into practice. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.
Purdue doesn’t just promise affordability — we deliver, through 14 years straight of frozen tuition. 🚂 This is just one of the reasons we were recently named the No. 2 best-value public university in the U.S.! Learn more about the SmartAsset rankings at the 🔗 in our bio.
Purdue is where rigor meets results. 🎓 Strong academics 💃 Vibrant campus life 💰 Real-world outcomes Those factors make #Purdue the top public university in Indiana, according to the inaugural Subject100. Learn more at the 🔗 in our bio.