Building Community
Finding a home on campus — a place where you can be yourself — is an important part of college life. A diverse and inclusive community awaits you at Purdue University! Here are a few of the ways you can find your home at Purdue.
One of the best parts of attending a large university is how many student activities you can choose from. Participating in student clubs or organizations is one of the many ways you'll be able to make your Purdue experience your own — by finding your niche among students with similar interests or goals. Nearly 1,000 student organizations will allow you to pursue current interests and discover new ones. Explore Purdue student organizations.
A diverse and inclusive community is an integral part of the Purdue experience. With our many Cultural Centers, we strive to create and sustain a welcoming campus where all students can excel, increase and retain the number of historically underrepresented and diverse students, faculty and staff, and prepare all students to thrive in our diverse, global environment.
- Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC)
The AAARCC brings the Asian and Asian American experience to life through dynamic and culturally enriching resources based on education, integration and support - Black Cultural Center (BCC)
With cultural arts and festivals, performing arts ensembles, student research trips, and more, the BCC is an exceptional facility for all of campus. - Latino Cultural Center (LCC)
Todos Son Bienvenidos – all are welcome at the LCC. At the LCC, you can participate in events, educational programming and informal gatherings throughout the year. - Native American Educational and Cultural Center
The NAECC is home to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian students, faculty, and staff who represent more than 45 tribal nations at Purdue. The center provides educational opportunities for the community to learn about indigenous cultures.
Purdue is among the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students and the LGBTQ Center is a big reason why we have earned that recognition. The center engages the entire Purdue community with activities throughout the year while serving as a welcoming and affirming location for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Purdue University’s religious diversity is reflected in the many available congregations and organizations located across campus and the Greater Lafayette area.
If you don’t see your faith represented or are struggling to find a group that’s a good fit for you, we encourage you to create your own!