Housing

As an Early Start student, you will have the option of enjoying an early move-in instead of the craziness that ensues when thousands of other students are moving in during the same week!  We will provide assistance for students moving in from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 12th.

You will live in a standard-double or triple with air conditioning.  Students will also be allowed to have a car on campus.  A parking pass will be provided for the summer. 

The Think Summer housing contract will open on February 1 and more information can be found here.

Here is a link to University Housing that gives more information on what is provided by University Residences and what you should bring with you! https://www.housing.purdue.edu/move-in/what-to-bring.html 

Housing can be contacted by emailing newres@purdue.edu or calling 765-494-1000.

Rates

Housing and meal plans are offered at a reduced rate during Early Start. 

Housing Session	Rate
Five-Week Early Start 2025 Session	$1,150 - $1,500

Meal Plans

Your housing contract will include 14 meals per week and $25 Dining Dollars. Your meal plan can be adjusted for the fall and spring semesters. Most students find 14 meals to be an adequate amount in our all-you-can-eat dining halls. Meal swipes may be used in any of Purdue Dining & Catering’s residential dining courts. Dining Dollars may be used to purchase extra meals for you or your guests in Purdue Dining & Catering residential and retail dining locations. Summer meal swipes and Dining Dollars will start on Saturday, July 12th. Unused summer Dining Dollars are nonrefundable and will expire on August 11th.

Click this link to see Dining Menus at the different food courts on campus. https://www.housing.purdue.edu/move-in/dining.html

Other Important Information

Notification of your specific room assignment will be made before arriving.

Dates and Deadlines

Here are some key dates families need to know related to Early Start.