Latinx Student Council (LSC)
The Latinx Student Council (LSC) is composed of student representatives from Latinx-based organizations and works closely with the Latino Cultural Center as the nexus of all Latinx-based student organizations at Purdue. The representatives meet with the director and the program coordinator of the LCC every other Monday throughout the semester to discuss collaborations, campus climate and Latinx students’ needs.
LSC organizations are included in our marketing materials, have access to a display case at the LCC and have after-hours access to the building. If you would like for your organization to form part of the LSC, contact us at latinocc@purdue.edu.
Registered Student Organizations
ALPFA is the premier business organization for expanding opportunities for Latino Leadership in the global market. ALPFA creates opportunities, adds value, builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding Latino leadership in the global workforce. Professional Growth Integrity Culture Relationship Building Service Inclusiveness Teamwork ALPFA@Purdue is one of many ALPFA student chapters that strives to bring business professionals and diverse students together to network and grow together. For more information, please contact alpfa@purdue.edu.
Association of Zamorano Alumni (AZA)
Association of Zamorano Alumni (AZA) is a nonprofit student organization. The mission of the group is to support and advance professional development of Zamorano students and alumni in all academic, social and research activities at Purdue University. AZA aims to be the foremost association in finding career opportunities for Zamorano students at Purdue University and provide networking opportunities among AZA members. For more information, please contact rcenteno@purdue.edu.
Baile Folklorico Club
Baile Folklorico Club (BFC) is a cultural organization at Purdue University that seeks to honor and teach about traditional Latin American dances while creating a welcoming space and community. We try to focus on different regions and dance styles every semester!
Active members regularly practice choreographed dances, allowing for schedule flexibility, as we prepare for events and an annual spring showcase.
No prior dance experience is required, and no Spanish is necessary! Attire is provided, and non-Latin people are welcome!
For more information, please contact purduefolklorico@gmail.com
Brazilian Student Association (BRASA)
BRASA Purdue is a student organization that seeks to expand Purdue's understanding of Brazilian culture. Our primary goal is to bring cultural awareness to campus by organizing fun and informative events, such as typical food days, sports, dance, and music concerts.
Are you not Brazilian? It doesn't matter! You don't have to be Brazilian or speak Portuguese to join our organization! For more information, contact brasapurdue@gmail.com.
Caribbean Students Association (CSA)
Our purpose is to encourage and promote cultural exchange on campus while and fostering social and intellectual interactions among Caribbean students. For more information, contact caribsa-leaders@lists.purdue.edu.
Colombian Student Association at Purdue (CSAP)
The Columbian Student Association at Purdue (CSAP) is an organization intended as a key instrument of the integration of Colombian students to the campus, to promote and share the culture of our country. Also, to better prepare us to face the academic and professional challenges in the United States of America as well as in the rest of the world. For more information, please email csap@purdue.edu
The Costa Rican Student Association at Purdue is intended to support and enhance the professional, personal and social development of Costa Ricans that come to Purdue University as visiting and research scholars, undergraduate students, and graduate students. For more information, contact crisap@purdue.edu.
Delta Phi Mu Sorority, Inc. (DPM)
Delta Phi Mu Sorority, Inc. (DPM) is a historically Latina, culturally-based service and social sorority. The sorority was founded by five strong, determined, and courageous young women on August 28, 1991, on the West Lafayette, Indiana, campus of Purdue University. Rooted in the hope of advancing young Hispanic women, the sisterhood was built upon a foundation of academic excellence, support, guidance and assistance to others. Delta Phi Mu Sorority is governed by the principles of scholarship, service, and sisterhood while promoting intercultural exchange. For more information, please contact deltaphimu1991@gmail.com.
Delta Pi Rho Fraternity, Inc. (DPR)
Delta Pi Rho Fraternity, Inc. (DPR) is a Latino-based fraternity that seeks to promote and uphold excellence in academics, leadership, loyalty, and brotherhood. For more information, please contact dprpurdue@gmail.com.
Diversity in Nursing Association is an organization for the underrepresented students in the school of nursing including those of different ethnicities, genders, and also the non-traditional student. Our goal is to promote diversity within the school of nursing and the nursing profession as a whole. While promoting diversity in nursing, we also learn how to best care for the diverse patient populations of today. For more information, contact jweavery@purdue.edu.
La Milonguera - Tango Club
La Milonguera is a student organization at Purdue University devoted to the promotion and enjoyment of everything related to Argentinean tango. Everyone is welcome! As part of our interest in tango, we offer three levels of classes in tango, milonga, and Argentine vals. Classes are open to everyone in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area. Singles and couples are welcome. In addition to scheduled classes, we organize workshops, field trips, movies, milonga parties, performances and more. For more information, please contact tango-club@purdue.edu.
Latinx Graduate Student Organization (LGSO)
The organization is organized by three main committees to target Latino/a person/student development in a holistic manner and include the following:
- Academic and Professional Development Committee shall provide workshops, networking activities and mentoring targeting Latino/a graduate, undergraduate, and secondary students.
- Community Service Committee shall coordinate projects in which LGSO members can volunteer time, service and resources to the Purdue/Greater Lafayette community focused on the purpose of advancing social justice.
- Social Committee shall plan activities that provide a fun, relaxed environment for members of the LGSO and implement activities geared towards raising funds for the LGSO.
For more information, contact Jverduzc@purdue.edu.
Latinx Student Union (LSU)
Latinx Student Union creates awareness of the Latinx culture and promotes unity through student involvement in social, political, academic, and philanthropic activities. You don't have to be Latinx to be part of Latinx Student Union. Anyone can join! Contact lsu@purdue.edu for more information.
Our purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM fields and to provide academic and professional services for these individuals, especially as it pertains to their LGBTQ+ identity. To this end, we aim to hold talks, have community events, interface with the CCO, and more. We also hope to connect LGBTQ+ Boilermakers in STEM fields at Purdue in an effort to build a strong community of support that lasts even after graduation. For more information, please contact gentry9@purdue.edu.
LGBTQ+ Student Alliance
We are an intersectional student organization focused on education, activism, and fostering a community for Queer folks on campus, with the mission of working to make Purdue and the surrounding area more Queer-friendly. Our goal is to both create a safe and brave space and provide a voice for LGBTQIA+ folks in our community. We hold biweekly meetings and many social events throughout the school year. For more information, please contact purduelgbtqsa@gmail.com.
MAES (Latinos in Science and Engineering)
MAES is a nationwide organization with a mission to promote, cultivate, and honor excellence in education and leadership among Latino engineers and scientists in the engineering and science world. For more information, please contact maes.purdue@gmail.com.
Mexican and Mexican-American Association (MAMA)
The Mexican and Mexican-American Association, understands the need for an organization that allows for the integral development of students with Mexican heritage and the manners in which it can serve to promote the integration of students to life at Purdue University. Our student organization provides a safe and charitable venue for adherents to any race and ethnicity to participate in the claims of culture. While this is a distinctly Mexican-focused organization, any student is welcome to become a member and learn, debate, and explore the connection of cultural pride, diversity, and inclusion.
For more information contact: mexmmaa@purdue.edu.
Minority Technology Association (MTA)
Minority Technology Association (MTA) started in 1985. The motto for MTA is: "We Strive, Endure, Achieve...Always!" MTA is designed to bring minority students together from all majors in the Polytechnic Institute. MTA provides opportunities to network, become involved in community service projects, earn scholarships, and build friendships.
MTA continues to be dedicated to excellence in academic, personal, and professional growth.Through effective leadership and sincere, everlasting commitment, MTA has become, and will continue to be, one of the premiere student organizations on the campus of Purdue University.
The Native American Student Association is an all encompassing student organization that aims to retain and preserve our own unique identities as Native Peoples, and to insure the preservation of our cultural heritage by promoting cultural awareness and appreciation of Indigenous cultures with Purdue University and associated communities. We are an open member organization and welcome everyone from all walks of life and a variety of backgrounds to feel free to participate in our group. For more information, please contact rchong@purdue.edu.
Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA)
The purpose of the Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA) is to establish and maintain a comfortable environment for students at Purdue University. The organization will provide different academic, professional and sociocultural activities to encourage the discussion of Puerto Rican affairs. The PRSA will sponsor workshops, seminars, and conferences that focus on professional development for both undergraduate and graduate students. If you would like to be part of the Boricuas involved in the PRSA, you are welcome to join us. For more information, please email prsa@purdue.edu.
Purdue Immigrant Allies (PIA)
Purdue Immigrant Allies (PIA) is a student-run advocacy group that gets students on Purdue’s campus and those living in the Greater Lafayette community actively involved in efforts to stand in solidarity with immigrants by raising awareness to key issues that immigrants living in the United States face and by taking steps to help make newcomers feel welcome, safe, and appreciated.
Contact loscompa@purdue.edu for more information.
Purdue Latin and Ballroom Dance Team
The Latin Ballroom Club is a University organization that promotes the sport of ballroom dancing. Although our club focuses on the needs of college student dancers, we are open to all University affiliates as well as members of the local community. We offer multiple weekly group classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers in social and competitive ballroom dancing. For more information, please contact secretary@purdueballroom.org.
Purdue Salsa Club
Salsa is the distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. While we are committed in promoting salsa dancing to the Purdue community, we encourage your participation in enriching our social circle. For more information, please contact purduesalsa@gmail.com.
Purdue Student Government
Purdue Student Government (PSG) is composed of an executive staff that oversees PSG’s three main branches. Senate, the main legislative arm of PSG is composed of students representing the various academic colleges on campus. The Board of Directors (BoD) is the executive branch of PSG. The BoD is comprised of eight different committees, emphasizing different areas of the student experience. The Student Court is the judicial arm of PSG. It has total jurisdiction over all PSG matters. For more information, please contact studentgovernment@purdue.edu.
Queer Students of Color (QSOC)
Queer Students of Color strives to create an inclusive community that aims to empower and unite LGBTQ+ people of color. Creating an environment that promotes the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color is necessary to have especially for those students who are isolated and/or wish to seek more information and history about underrepresented LGBTQ+ people of color in the United States.
For more information contact simmon67@purdue.edu.
Queer Students of Color strives to create an inclusive community that aims to empower and unite LGBTQ+ people of color. Creating an environment that promotes the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color is necessary to have especially for those students who are isolated and/or wish to seek more information and history about underrepresented LGBTQ+ people of color in the United States. For more information contact simmon67@purdue.edu.
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
We are a Brotherhood. Members of which represent and exude professionalism and humble intentions. Brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta work to forge network and build bonds on a social and professional level. We achieve thsi by living our four pillars: scholarship, community service, cultural awareness and brotherhood.
For more information contact alphaalpha.president@slbcentral.com.
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (SLG)
Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. is a Latina-based multicultural sorority that primarily seeks excellence in Academics, Morals and Ethics, Cultural Awareness, Community Service, and Social Interaction. SLG is also the fastest growing fraternal organization in the nation. Interested in becoming a Woman of Distinction? For more information, please contact purdue.gammas@gmail.com.
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
The mission of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels. For more information, please contact purdue.sacnas@gmail.com.
Do you want that fire? Come and learn how to dance Salsa! This club is one of the largest and most active student organizations at Purdue. We focus mainly on Salsa dancing, but we occasionally teach Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, and other forms of Latin dance. The Purdue Salsa Club provides weekly classes for all levels. You do not need any dance experience or a regular partner. We start from the basics. We also provide "Social" nights, where you can practice the new moves taught in class and have fun dancing. For more information, please contact purduesalsa@gmail.com.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is leading, molding, and representing the Hispanic community in this professional arena through personal and professional development and socializing. For more information, please contact shpe.purdue.president@gmail.com
Society of Minority Managers
The Society of Minority Managers is designed to serve the broad educational needs of minority students of the Krannert School of Management by:
1. Establishing lines of communication between minority business students, business professionals, and the business employment market
2. Promoting professional and academic excellence among minority business students
3. Assisting the Krannert School of Management in the recruitment of minority students
For more information, please contact smm.krannert@gmail.com