On-Campus Experience

High school students selected to participate in a residential short-term course will live in one of our on-campus residence halls. All participants will share a room with another high school student in the program. Students will have the ability to select their room through the housin agreement process. Please note: University Residences reserves the right to make adjustments to room assignments as necessary for consolidation or other purposes. More information about the specific residence hall students will be staying in for Summer 2025 will be shared via email by late Spring 2025. All students will be assigned a time to move into the residence hall the first day of their program between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.

Linens for residential students will be provided. The linens include:

• Fitted sheet
• Blanket
• Pillow with pillowcase
• Towel
• Washcloth

While a blanket is provided, our team recommends bringing your own blanket, if able, as the rooms tend to get a little chilly!

While on campus, you will enjoy meals in one of our campus dining courts. Students are required to eat their meals at the assigned dining court, which will be announced along with the residence hall by late Spring 2025. If you have food allergies or special dietary needs, please refer to the Allergies and Nutrition website for more information. Students participating in a short-term course will have the following meal schedule:

• Sunday: Dinner only
• Monday through Thursday: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
• Friday: Breakfast and Lunch only

To help you navigate Purdue's campus and learn more about what it is like to be a Purdue student, you will be assigned to a peer mentor group. Peer mentors are current undergraduate Purdue students, and they serve as a program counselor and Purdue ambassador throughout your time on campus. Peer mentors are interviewed, selected, and trained by the Office of Summer and Winter Sesssion staff members. 

During your program, you may have opportunities to participate in beloved campus traditions, such as riding on the Boilermaker Special, doing a fountain run, and getting a Den Pop fountain drink. 

 After you have completed your summer experience at Purdue, learn what comes next!