Frequently Asked Questions
Purdue University Housing and Food Services

Tarkington Hall

Information

Moving In

Move in schedule for Boiler Gold Rush and non-Boiler Gold Rush students and guidelines for what to bring to campus.

Residential Life

Living in Tarkington Hall provides students with the unique opportunity to develop strong community living skills and leadership skills. Tarkington Hall provides a number of programs each year in which residents may participate. These programs are designed to benefit not only the community within Tarkington, but the surrounding community as well. Some of those programs include Halloween Spooktacular, Annual Ski Trip, Auto Show, and Pie Your RA.

Mini-Mart

Visit the BoilerJunction mini-mart for anything from snacks to toothpaste.

Residence Amenities

Formal Lounge
Student Study Rooms
Computer Lab (room key opens lab)
Duplicating - photocopier is available for minimal fee at main office
Vending Machines in the recreational room
Fax machine - available in main office for minimal fee
VCR/DVD player checkout - available in main office
VCR/DVD movie checkout - available in main office
Ping-Pong Equipment & Table - available for checkout in main office
Billiards Equipment & Table - available for checkout in main office
Big Screen TV Lounge

The Halberdier Club

The Halberdier Club is the governing body of Newton Booth Tarkington Hall. All Residents of Tarkington Hall are members of the Halberdier Club. The purpose of the Halberdier Club is to create an environment conducive to scholastic achievement; to promote among residents a feeling of pride in their living units; to program for resident's social, cultural and athletic interests.

Faculty Fellows: Read more about University Residences' Faculty Fellows Faculty Fellows.