Boiler Gold Rush kicks off with move-in, opening ceremonies

President Mung Chiang helps Boiler Gold Rush volunteers during move-in on Tuesday (Aug. 15). (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

August 17, 2023 Purdue News

Students participating in the Boiler Gold Rush on-campus orientation program moved into university housing Sunday through Tuesday (Aug. 13-15). President Mung Chiang joined BGR volunteers at Harrison and McCutcheon residence halls on Tuesday.

More than 8,000 incoming Purdue students participated in BGR and Boiler Gold Rush International. Throughout BGR/BGRi, students are assigned to small groups of about 15-20 other students according to their residence. These small groups conduct a variety of activities across campus, with the guidance of nearly 700 current student volunteers.

BGR/BGRi programming will continue the rest of the week. Move-in for returning students will begin Friday (Aug. 18). Classes begin Monday (Aug. 21).