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Boiler Cold Rush, the Purdue Memorial Union in the winter.

Boiler Cold Rush

January 10, 2025 - 12:00 AM EST

Location: TBA

Boiler Cold Rush is our welcome weekend orientation program for new undergraduate students admitted to Purdue for the Spring semester. Boiler Cold Rush takes place the weekend before Spring classes begin, and Purdue encourages all incoming students to take part as well as any student new to the residential experience in the spring. You’ll learn about campus traditions, Purdue culture, and University resources.

Students entering Purdue in the Spring are encouraged to learn about our Winter program, Boiler Cold Rush, by visiting our BCR website.

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