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Building Community

Discover how you can make new friends and build meaningful connections at Purdue. Clubs and organizations, cultural centers, and community spaces and events in West Lafayette and Indianapolis will help you get started.

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Student Clubs and Organizations

Dive into nearly 1,000 student organizations across West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Join groups that match your interests or try something completely new. Don’t see a club that fits you? Create your own!

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Faith-Based Organizations

Faith-based student groups in West Lafayette and Indianapolis will help you explore or deepen your beliefs.

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Cultural Centers


At Purdue, you’ll be part of a vibrant community where people from many backgrounds come together to learn, connect and grow. Our welcoming cultural centers offer spaces for support, exploration and celebration of heritage — helping Boilermakers thrive in a globally connected world.
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Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC)

The AAARCC is a source of education, integration and support. It helps bring the Asian and Asian American experience to life through dynamic programming and resources.
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Black Cultural Center (BCC)

Offering cultural arts, festivals, performing ensembles and student research trips, the BCC is a nationally recognized repository of information on Black history and culture.
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Latino Cultural Center (LCC)

¡Todos son Bienvenidos! The LCC offers events, programs and gatherings that foster dialogue and deepen cultural understanding of Latine and Latin American communities, creating opportunities for connection, learning and reflection across campus.
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Native American Educational and Cultural Center (NAECC)

The NAECC, which proudly represents more than 70 tribal nations, nurtures students’ academic success through educational engagement programs and events.
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LGBTQ Center

Purdue is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students by Campus Pride. The LGBTQ Center plays a key role in fostering a caring community by offering year-round activities, support and advocacy for students of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

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Connect with other Boilermakers

At Purdue, everyone’s next giant leap starts by taking the first small step. But not everyone’s journey is the same. What paths will you explore?

Get Involved

Have fun and meet other Boilermakers during Purdue Student Union Board-sponsored concerts, movie nights and special events. Looking to make a difference? Volunteer! You’ll develop leadership skills and create lasting memories, all while giving back to your local community.

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Gather Together

In West Lafayette, Purdue Memorial Union is a hub for dining, entertainment and student activities. In Indianapolis, the Campus Center provides dining, recreation and nearby green spaces for relaxing and having fun.

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