Life At Purdue

Experience the Boilermaker Community

At Purdue, everyone can take small steps to reach their giant leaps through unique educational opportunities, student organizations, campus resources and more.

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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Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Feel like you can officially call campus home with welcoming cultural and resource centers, diversity organizations and more.

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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.

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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.

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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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On InstagraM

Here’s What’s Happening Now

One of the largest dedicated collegiate gaming facilities in the country is now a part of @purduerecwell. 👀 Purdue partnered with @delltech to establish the @alienware Gaming Lounge, a 2,000-square-foot space for competitive and casual gaming. The ribbon cutting took place Aug. 15. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
🚂🍂 The fall semester is almost here. We can’t wait to see you back in class, #Boilermakers! #BoilerUp
📣 Calling all #Purdue fans: Can YOU answer these #Boilermaker questions that aired on previous #Jeopardy episodes? 🤔 Play with @Jeopardy! super-champion and @purduelibraries archivist Adriana Harmeyer and let us know if you got the answers correct in the comments below. ⬇️ And be sure to check out the full #ThisIsPurdue” episode with Adriana at the 🔗 in bio.
Before you cheer on @boilerfootball at Ross-Ade, sled on Slayter or go to Grand Prix, everyone starts with the first #Purdue tradition: Boiler Gold Rush! 💛🖤 Which part of this first week is your favorite? @allaboardpurdue #OnlyPurdue
Launching 09.12.24! 🚀 Mark your calendars for the official premiere date of “Boilers to Mars” and watch the full trailer now. The new short film produced by #Purdue is the first of its kind — and imagines a mission going farther than humankind has ever been. Get updates at the 🔗 in bio.
The Purdue University Airport is the fastest and most convenient choice for your travel plans this fall. 💺 Take advantage of the new $99 flat rate fare each way from LAF to ORD, courtesy of iflysouthern. Seats are limited during peak university travel times! Book a flight today to reserve your spot: 🔗 in bio. 👆
One of the largest dedicated collegiate gaming facilities in the country is now a part of @purduerecwell. 👀 Purdue partnered with @delltech to establish the @alienware Gaming Lounge, a 2,000-square-foot space for competitive and casual gaming. The ribbon cutting took place Aug. 15. Learn more at the 🔗 in bio.
🚂🍂 The fall semester is almost here. We can’t wait to see you back in class, #Boilermakers! #BoilerUp
📣 Calling all #Purdue fans: Can YOU answer these #Boilermaker questions that aired on previous #Jeopardy episodes? 🤔 Play with @Jeopardy! super-champion and @purduelibraries archivist Adriana Harmeyer and let us know if you got the answers correct in the comments below. ⬇️ And be sure to check out the full #ThisIsPurdue” episode with Adriana at the 🔗 in bio.
Before you cheer on @boilerfootball at Ross-Ade, sled on Slayter or go to Grand Prix, everyone starts with the first #Purdue tradition: Boiler Gold Rush! 💛🖤 Which part of this first week is your favorite? @allaboardpurdue #OnlyPurdue
Launching 09.12.24! 🚀 Mark your calendars for the official premiere date of “Boilers to Mars” and watch the full trailer now. The new short film produced by #Purdue is the first of its kind — and imagines a mission going farther than humankind has ever been. Get updates at the 🔗 in bio.
The Purdue University Airport is the fastest and most convenient choice for your travel plans this fall. 💺 Take advantage of the new $99 flat rate fare each way from LAF to ORD, courtesy of iflysouthern. Seats are limited during peak university travel times! Book a flight today to reserve your spot: 🔗 in bio. 👆