Student Housing

Purdue students have a variety of housing options, both on and off campus. The housing contract is accessible via the student's online myPurdue portal about two days after accepting his/her offer of admission.

• University Residences

  Purdue University in West Lafayette

  First-year students at Purdue in West Lafayette are not required to live on campus, but most do. Student residence halls are within easy walking distance of Purdue's academic campus, and students may ride our local public bus service, CityBus, for free. The housing application is accessible via the student's online myPurdue portal about two days after accepting their offer of admission. Residence building assignments are communicated in mid-July. 

  University Residences - West Lafayette

  Purdue University in Indianapolis

  First-year students at Purdue in Indianapolis will have the opportunity to live on or close to campus and to rank their room type preferences in the housing portal. The housing application is accessible via the student's online myPurdue portal about two days after accepting their offer of admission.

   University Residences - Indianapolis

• Cooperative Housing

  Homes on or near campus where students with shared interests live together. Members of the co-op houses contribute 2-4 hours toward household duties each week, which makes this a very affordable living option. 
  Cooperative Housing

• Fraternities and sororities

  Nearly 50 men's fraternities and more than 30 women's sororities. About 20% of Purdue students are members of Greek organizations. 
  Fraternities and sororities

• Off-campus apartments and houses

  Off-campus housing around Purdue (in West Lafayette and Lafayette) is plentiful. 
  Off-campus apartments and houses