Life at Purdue
Campus Life
Welcome to Purdue University! Here are some campus resources to get you started.
Faculty Appointment Resources
Purdue News and Information
University Benefits and Work/Life Resources
- Athletics and Youth Camps
- Benefit Eligibility and Information
- Center for Healthy Living
- Child Care and Family Friendly Services
- Employee Discounts
- Family Services
- Purdue Summer Camps
- Tuition Reduction
Visitor Information
- Campus Map
- Campus Safety
- Purdue Arboretum Campus Guide - Walking Tour
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Union Club Hotel
- Visitor Information Center
- Visitor Parking
- University Calendar
University Policies
Finding or Changing Housing
It can be challenging to find the right housing for you and your family. Many scholars use these websites to arrange housing before their stay at Purdue:
At some times, dormitory housing may be available. For more information, call 765-494-1000.
Some graduate housing is also available. You can email (AspireApartments@Purdue.edu) or call (765-876-3062) to find more information.
If you don't find what you need through these options, there are more resources below.
Home Services, Neighborhoods, Property, and Rentals
- Apartments.com
- Greater Lafayette Area Webcasts
- Household Moving Companies
- Lafayette/West Lafayette Rentals and Homes for Sale
- Neighborhoods - Lafayette
- Neighborhood Scout - Lafayette
- Neighborhood Scout - West Lafayette
- Provenance at Discovery Park District
- Realtors - Lafayette Regional Association
- Rentals.com
- Rentals - ApartmentList - West Lafayette
- Rentals - Titan Property Management
- Trulia
- Zillow
Packing Calculator
Career Opportunities and Tips
Many international scholars' spouses or partners are interested in volunteering or pursuing career opportunities while they are here. If your spouse or partner has status that permits them to work, they can contact Faculty Dual Career and Relocation Services at Purdue.
Here are some other helpful links for work and volunteer opportunities.
Vacant Positions at Purdue
Career-Seeking Tips
- Resume Writing Tips
- How to Apply for Positions at Purdue
- Interview Tips
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency by Profession
Collaboration/Entrepreneurship Resources
- MatchBOX Coworking Studio
- Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship
- Purdue Foundry
- Purdue Research Park
Job Search Sites
Staffing Agencies
- Express Employment Professionals
- Olsten Staffing Services
- CTI Personnel
- Adecco
- EA Staffing Services
- Manpower
- Aerotek Professional Services
Volunteer Opportunities
- Red Cross- West Central Indiana Chapter
- Arnett Hospital
- Bauer Family Resources
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters
- Food Finders
- Habitat for Humanity
- Lafayette Adult Resource Academy
- Lafayette Crisis Center
- Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Riggs Community Health Center
- Purdue Extension
- Salvation Army
- Transitional Housing Center
- United Way of Greater Lafayette
- Willow Stone Family Services
- YMCA Greater Lafayette
- YWCA Greater Lafayette
Education Job Sites
Cultural Resources
We want your stay at Purdue and the surrounding community to be as comfortable as possible. Here are some resources to help you connect with others in the community who have similar interests and experiences.
Purdue Offices
- Accessibility Resources
- Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance
Community Centers, Offices, and Organizations
- City of West Lafayette Human Relations Commission
- Guide to Black Lafayette
- International Center of West Lafayette
- Purdue Women's Club
Purdue Campus Centers and Organizations
- ADVANCE-Purdue and the Center for Faculty Success
- Black Caucus of Faculty and Staff
- Black Cultural Center
- Latino Cultural Center
- Latino Faculty and Staff Association
- Native American Educational and Cultural Center
- Purdue LGBTQ
- Purdue University Chinese Students and Scholar's Association
- Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence
- Purdue Women's Network
Lafayette/West Lafayette Community Resources
There are many things to learn and do in Lafayette, West Lafayette, and surrounding areas. The links below can help you find what you are looking for.
If you don't see what you need here, please reach out to PISA@Purdue.edu any time and we will help connect you to the right resources.
City and Government Offices, Facts, Figures, and Media
- About Indiana
- Area Vibes
- City Data
- City of Chicago
- City of Indianapolis
- City of Lafayette
- City of West Lafayette
- Cost of Living
- Greater Lafayette Commerce
- Government - Tippecanoe County
- WLFI: NewsChannel 18
Health Care
- Arnett Hospital & Physicians
- Center for Healthy Living
- Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health
- Mental Health America of Tippecanoe
Family Programs and Services
Community Resources
- Hanna Community Center
- Lafayette Adult Resource Center
- YMCA Downtown Center
- YMCA of Greater Lafayette
- YWCA of Greater Lafayette
Child and Elder Care and Services
- Area IV Agency
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters
- Child Care and Family Friendly Services
- Elder Care and Assisted Living
- Family Friendly Purdue
- Mental Health America
- The Arc of Tippecanoe County
- Wabash Center
Youth Camps and Learning Opportunities
- Art Museum - Studio Art Classes
- Camp Tecumseh
- Civic Theater of Greater Lafayette
- Columbian Park Zoo
- Imagination Station
- Junior Achievement
- Lafayette Area Strings
- Purdue Extension *4-H
- Purdue Summer Camps
- Summer Computer Camps
- Tippecanoe Music Teachers Association
- YMCA Summer Day Camps
Schools
Greater Lafayette Area Schools
Private Schools
- Faith Christian School
- First Assembly Christian Academy
- Lafayette Catholic School System
- Lafayette Christian School
- Montessori School of Greater Lafayette
- St. James Lutheran School
Surrounding Area Schools
- Benton Community School Corporation
- Frontier School Corporation
- Rossville Consolidated School District
- Tri-County School Corporation
- Twin Lakes School Corporation
- Westfield Washington Schools
- Zionsville Community Schools
Transportation
Airports
Airport Shuttles
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Car Rental & Other Transportation
Places to Worship
- Bharatiya Temple and Cultural Center of Greater Lafayette
- Jewish Federation of Greater Lafayette
- Places to Worship in Greater Lafayette
Food and Finance
Social Groups and Networks
- Greater Lafayette Commerce
- International Friendship Group
- Purdue Faculty Association
- Purdue Women's Club
- Tecumseh Toastmasters
- Tippy Connect Young Professionals
Local Guides
- Guide to Black Lafayette
- Home of Purdue Guide
- Downtown Lafayette Houses of Worship Tour Guide
- Webcast Tours of the Greater Lafayette Area
Performing and Visual Arts
- Bach Chorale Singers, Inc.
- Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
- Lafayette Ballet Company
- Lafayette Citizens Band
- Lafayette Theater
- Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
- Long Center for Performing Arts
- Purdue University Galleries
- Tippecanoe Arts Federation
- Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society
Historical Museums, Places, and Sights
- Artist's Own
- Art Museum of Greater Lafayette
- Frank Arganbright Genealogy Center
- Frank Llloyd Wright's SAMARA
- Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art
- Purdue University Galleries
- Red Crown Mini - Museum
- Tippecanoe Arts Federation
- Tippecanoe Battlefield Park
- Tippecanoe County Historical Association
- The Farm at Prophetstown
Entertainment, Events, and Attractions
Local
- Biking and Hiking Trails
- Calendar of Community Events
- Downtown Lafayette
- Lafayette Parks and Recreation
- Tippecanoe County Parks
- West Lafayette Parks and Recreation
Other Cities/Towns
- Amish Acres
- Adams Mill on Wildcat Creek
- Fair Oaks Farms
- Holiday World
- Indiana Beach
- Indiana Dunes State Park
- Imagination Station
- Top Chicago Attractions
- Top Indianapolis Attractions
- Top Indianapolis Family Attractions
- Top State Attractions
- Turkey Run
- Unusual State Tourist Attractions and Sights
- White River State Park
Athletic Pursuits
- Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
- Fleet Feet Sports
- Lafayette Roller Derby
- Purdue Athletics and Youth Camps
- Wabash River Cycle Club
- Wabash River Runners Club
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities
- Arnett Hospital
- Bauer Family Resources
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters
- Food Finders
- Habitat for Humanity
- It's My Closet
- Lafayette Adult Resource Center
- Lafayette Crisis Center
- Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Red Cross- West Central Indiana Chapter
- Riggs Community Health Center
- Right Steps
- Purdue Extension
- Salvation Army
- Transitional Housing Center
- United Way of Greater Lafayette
- Willow Stone Family Services
- YMCA Greater Lafayette
- YWCA Greater Lafayette