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.

  • First-year students can choose between a traditional residence hall or apartment-style living.
  • Five dining courts and an array of restaurant options ensure that great food is never far away.
  • Learning communities integrate like-minded students with similar degree paths.

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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Painting the town gold and black in #Indy. 💛🖤
What can you expect when it comes to Purdue’s first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis? There’s no better way to find out than over a delicious meal at @harryandizzys, an iconic Indy restaurant just four short minutes from the #PurdueIndianapolis campus. On this special Boilermaker Bites episode of #ThisIsPurdue, enjoy a meal with Dan Hasler, chief operating officer, and David Umulis, senior vice provost and chief academic officer, and get all your biggest Purdue University in Indianapolis questions answered. 🔗 in bio
Forecast for Thursday: Sunshine and #Purdue Farmers Market finds. ☀️ The market takes place every Thursday through October 31 at Memorial Mall on campus. The market is open the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most college students don’t participate in both #ROTC and #Greek life. But Caitlin Clark (no, not THAT #CaitlinClark) isn’t most students. The recent @PurdueLiberalArts alum served as president of @PurdueKD while working toward becoming a naval officer through the @Purdue_NROTC program. Learn how she believes those very different activities gave her a well-rounded college experience. 🔗 in bio.
#PurdueIndianapolis officially opens July 1! Let’s paint the town gold and black! 💛🖤 Rep your #Boilermaker gear and tag us with #BoilerUp.
Congratulations, Linda Haynes — 2024 winner of the Excellence in Instruction Award! 🎉 Known in @purdueliberalarts for her devotion to setting up #Boilermakers for success, Haynes never stops thinking creatively and is always ready to adapt for her students. Read about this inspiring educator at the 🔗 in bio! ☝
Painting the town gold and black in #Indy. 💛🖤
What can you expect when it comes to Purdue’s first comprehensive urban campus in Indianapolis? There’s no better way to find out than over a delicious meal at @harryandizzys, an iconic Indy restaurant just four short minutes from the #PurdueIndianapolis campus. On this special Boilermaker Bites episode of #ThisIsPurdue, enjoy a meal with Dan Hasler, chief operating officer, and David Umulis, senior vice provost and chief academic officer, and get all your biggest Purdue University in Indianapolis questions answered. 🔗 in bio
Forecast for Thursday: Sunshine and #Purdue Farmers Market finds. ☀️ The market takes place every Thursday through October 31 at Memorial Mall on campus. The market is open the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most college students don’t participate in both #ROTC and #Greek life. But Caitlin Clark (no, not THAT #CaitlinClark) isn’t most students. The recent @PurdueLiberalArts alum served as president of @PurdueKD while working toward becoming a naval officer through the @Purdue_NROTC program. Learn how she believes those very different activities gave her a well-rounded college experience. 🔗 in bio.
#PurdueIndianapolis officially opens July 1! Let’s paint the town gold and black! 💛🖤 Rep your #Boilermaker gear and tag us with #BoilerUp.
Congratulations, Linda Haynes — 2024 winner of the Excellence in Instruction Award! 🎉 Known in @purdueliberalarts for her devotion to setting up #Boilermakers for success, Haynes never stops thinking creatively and is always ready to adapt for her students. Read about this inspiring educator at the 🔗 in bio! ☝