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

In our house, you feel our roar. But it’s the quiet moments that tell our story of impact best. This is Purdue research in action — unlocking hope, powering impact and changing lives everywhere. You are why we don’t stop. You are why we keep going. Together, we take the next giant leap. Learn more and get your free merchandise at the 🔗 in our bio.
One last time at Mackey, but we’re far from done. 🏀 Together, we take the next giant leap. Keep watching to see what else is in store.
Thank you, @boilerball seniors, for always giving the game your all. 🏀 Closing out the regular season with appreciation for @sm1thb, @fletcherloyer, @liammurphy7, Oscar Cluff and @trey_renn. Boilermaker basketball is better because of you. #EverGrateful Learn more about the seniors at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
400,000 applicants. Final six. 6️⃣💪 Purdue engineering junior Jack McKenna showed what a persistent pursuit looks like on @PrimeVideo @Beast Games. #BoilerUp #Purdue
Here, we dare to dream bigger. Again and again and again. Discover how Boilermakers are following their dreams at the 🔗 in bio.
This isn’t just any university. 🚂
In our house, you feel our roar. But it’s the quiet moments that tell our story of impact best. This is Purdue research in action — unlocking hope, powering impact and changing lives everywhere. You are why we don’t stop. You are why we keep going. Together, we take the next giant leap. Learn more and get your free merchandise at the 🔗 in our bio.
One last time at Mackey, but we’re far from done. 🏀 Together, we take the next giant leap. Keep watching to see what else is in store.
Thank you, @boilerball seniors, for always giving the game your all. 🏀 Closing out the regular season with appreciation for @sm1thb, @fletcherloyer, @liammurphy7, Oscar Cluff and @trey_renn. Boilermaker basketball is better because of you. #EverGrateful Learn more about the seniors at the 🔗 in @lifeatpurdue’s bio.
400,000 applicants. Final six. 6️⃣💪 Purdue engineering junior Jack McKenna showed what a persistent pursuit looks like on @PrimeVideo @Beast Games. #BoilerUp #Purdue
Here, we dare to dream bigger. Again and again and again. Discover how Boilermakers are following their dreams at the 🔗 in bio.
This isn’t just any university. 🚂