Building Community

Finding a “home” on campus — a place where they belong — is an important part of college life. Your student will find their footing, make campus their own and establish lifelong friendships. Here are some of the ways you can help your student find their home at Purdue.

Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC)

purdue.edu/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)

purdue.edu/bcc The BCC (Black Cultural Center) is the “center” of it all for many students. A home away from home, the center hosts six performing arts ensembles, student research trips, cultural performances, programs featuring speakers across a variety of disciplines, and an outstanding library of materials related to the African American and African diasporic intellectual, cultural, historical, and social experience.

Cooperative Housing

purdue.edu/fscl/councils/cooperatives Cooperative houses have been a part of the Purdue University community for over 75 years. In a cooperative house, students live

and work together to develop personal, professional, and leadership skills and friendships. The Cooperative Housing community holds recruitment at the beginning of the spring semester each year.

Fraternities and Sororities

purdue.edu/fscl About 20% of Purdue students “Go Greek,” joining an organization of brothers or sisters who are committed to leadership, philanthropy, and personal development. Fraternities and sororities have been part of Purdue student life since 1875. Students get to know all of Purdue’s fraternities and sororities at Meet the Greeks, a tabling event at the beginning of each semester where students can meet representatives from all fraternities and sororities in a casual setting.

Latino Cultural Center (LCC)

purdue.edu/lcc Todos Son Bienvenidos — all are welcome at the LCC. At the LCC, students can participate in events, educational programming, and informal gatherings throughout the year.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Center

purdue.edu/lgbtq Purdue is among the nation’s top universities for LGBT 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.

Native American Educational and Cultural Center

purdue.edu/naecc 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 University Bands and Orchestra

purdue.edu/bands Purdue Bands and Orchestra represent a commitment to excellence, from the traditionrich “All-American” Marching Band to awardwinning jazz and concert bands, symphony orchestra, and athletic pep bands. Students from any major have opportunities to perform through more than a dozen different ensembles that represent a wide range of musical genres.

Purdue Musical Organizations (PMO)

purdue.edu/pmo PMO is an extracurricular organization that houses a variety of vocal performing ensembles, representing all styles of music, including a traditional men’s glee club, a gospel choir, a women’s vocal group, and many specialty ensembles.