Frequently Asked Questions
Purdue University Housing and Food Services

Prospective Students

View of Memorial Mall and University Hall

Where you choose to live plays an integral role in your college experience. Purdue University Residences provide an environment that will make you feel right at home and, at the same time, right in the middle of campus life! We offer a wide variety of housing choices, dining services, and more!

 

What Incoming Students Need to Know

  • Apply Online for Housing - It just takes a few minutes
  • Map & Virtual Tour - Map featuring 360° Panorama of University Residences
  • Residential Life - What living at University Residences is all about.
  • University Residences Visits - Planning to visit us?
  • Amenities - What we offer
  • FAQs - Answers to all your questions
  • Your Computer - Labs, RESNET, policies, etc.
  • Dining Services - University Residences offers delicious and numerous meals in multiple convenient locations. You can savor the flavor thoughout the day!
  • Auxiliary Housing - Due to the continued popularity of living on campus with returning students and the largest freshman class in Purdue’s history, not every student can be assigned to a standard residence space

Have You Already Applied for Housing?

Housing contracts will be mailed April 1st to students who have sent in their housing application and $75 housing deposit. You will also receive instructions for completing your housing preferences and roommate requests using an online form. Please return your signed contract via U.S. mail within two weeks of receipt.

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