Move-In Details

Purdue University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and is working to adjust the schedule and activities for the upcoming fall in order to keep students safe and healthy. At this time, only limited information can be released. Check-in and move-in details will be released at a later date.

Purdue University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and is working to adjust the schedule and activities of BGRi for the upcoming fall in order to keep students safe and healthy. At this time, only limited information can be released.

Official Dates

This year, Boiler Gold Rush and Boiler Gold Rush International will be happening concurrently, and will run during the week of August 16-21, 2021. Students will have the opportunity to move in to their residence hall or off-campus housing prior to BGR/BGRi beginning. Specific dates will be released soon.

In order to help ensure a safe environment for all students/families, incoming students will be asked to sign up for a specific day/time slot during which they may move in. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for their time slot beginning in late July. Please continue to monitor this website and your Purdue email for more details on this process.

For more information on University Residences, please feel free to contact Purdue UR via email at newres@purdue.edu or by phone at (765) 494-1000.

'Protect Purdue' Plan at BGR

Before arriving, students will be given prep materials orienting them to campus, including new COVID-19-related expectations, such as possible required health screenings and/or COVID-19 testing. Please be sure to carefully read through all instructions and materials, and follow the given advice.

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