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PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Basics:
Purdue University is a public university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The West Lafayette location is the flagship campus of the larger six campus system. Situated on the banks of the Wabash River the campus is comprised of nearly 2,500 acres as well as an additional 15,000 acres dedicated to agricultural and industrial research. Russell Street more or less divides the campus in half, with most academic buildings located on the east side and the majority of residence halls and facilities located on the west.
-The student body numbers nearly 40,000
-Nearly 31,000 are undergrads
-Almost 8,000 are postgrads
-90% of freshmen choose to live in dorms
-38% of students live in university provided housing
-15 decentralized libraries
-100% of classrooms equipped with WiFi

Student statement about life at Purdue:
"Here's an email I recently wrote to a prospective Purdue student: I could go on for days about life in West Lafayette! We have so much to do here, for the students because it is indeed a "college town." Honestly, coming from Minneapolis, I was apprehensive about moving here but over time I found that I really love the area. There's something for everyone. If you're into the bar scene we have an area next to campus called Chauncey Hill. There, you'll find a handful of bars, hookah bars, burrito places, sub shops, ice cream, coffee shops, etc. Most businesses are suited for student life so our Noodles and Co. for instance is open until 4am on the weekends.
Even though it's rare to find a student who doesn't love the bars, I'm more into finding random free events on the weekends. For example, Purdue offers free movies to students in a "movie theater" setting every couple weeks called Flicks at Fowler which plays movies that haven't yet been released on DVD. I also love to go to the free improv comedy shows that we have around campus. The other things to do around campus are random evens hosted by the Purdue Student Union Board... for instance this weekend I'll be going to a music festival hosted by them called "LollaPURDUEza" and next week we have Holidays at the Union (the main student center on campus). Purdue also hosts a couple huge concerts throughout the year -- for instance I saw the Blue Man group last year. Big artists like coming here to perform... Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz, and Augustana to name a few.
We have a bowling alley and billiard on campus, there's movie theaters, there's hiking trails, there's a nearby mall... you name it. A big piece of advice I'd have for anyone coming to Purdue is to always always read the flyers posted around campus if you're looking for something to do -- that's how I find out about most all activities and events.
As for the people, buildings, bus systems -- I really have enjoyed all of the aspects. Purdue has such a wide variety of students that you're guaranteed to find people with similar interests as you. After all, we are a school of about 39,000 students. The campus, as you probably saw, is absolutely beautiful. We have a tooon of libraries and computer labs scattered all around campus so you'll always have somewhere to go to get your work done. During finals week, they keep the libraries open 24/7 but on a regular week they have one of the main ones open until about 2am. Our computer labs are predominately windows but we also have a Macs to accommodate the mac users too. We have a spot where students can rent cameras and video cameras for free. As for the bus system, it's super convenient. There always seems to be a bus running but you're going to have to get to know the different bus loops because the handful of bus route options can be overwhelming at first." Student Review
Pros and cons of Purdue:
"One great thing about Purdue is that there are so many clubs/organizations, etc for students to get involved in. You can get involved in anything you want, and there are tons of opportunities for leadership. Another great thing is that the town Purdue is in, West Lafayette, IN, is built around the camus. Therefore, there are lots of restaurants and things to do. One other great thing about Purdue is the Greek Life. Being Greek is big at Purdue. A lot of people "rush" sororities and fraternities, and there are coutnless Greek houses on campus. Purdue has the 2nd largest Greek community in the nation. Bad things...Purdue is not very safe. There are always attempted abductions, rapes, assults, robberies, etc in the paper and on the news daily (even stabbings, shootings, etc). The police spend most of their time giving traffic violations, instead of taking care of important things. The facutly at Purdue, at least in my experience, are not very helpful. I am in pharmacy, and the faculty seems more interested in failing students than helping them to pass." U.S. News
Student statement about campus housing:
"Living in the dorms on campus can be a blessing and a pain at times. Purdue is one of the few universities that does not require its students to live on campus for its first year or even at all, but if you do there are a few things you should know. One, the differing amount of dining courts and the quality of food on campus make it possible to fight the "getting old dorm food" urge. Second, where you live matters by your major. Since the residence hall living is spread into two general locations, where students of particular majors live is an observed coincidence. Students studying engineering tend to stay in Tarkington, Wiley, Owen, and Cary halls. Whereas, the other residence halls such as Shreve, Earhart, and Harrison, and others tend to have a more varied assortment of students."College Prowler

Student review of dining at Purdue:
"There are several different dinning halls with a huge variety of food from make your own pizza to stir fry to pasta to sub sandwiches. Whatever your feeling to eat you choose the dining court that fits what you want. Plus they always have dessert and its always good. I always liked Wiley and Ford. I never could go wrong there. Wiley has the make your own pizza, pasta and subs, and you can't go wrong with either of those choices. The flex dollars were always the best for the weekend. I always went to Tarkingtons boiler market in the basement. You have so many through the year that i had to just buy random stuff. I always got an 89 cent fountain drink and snack food for the weekends. For Purdue the 12 meal plan is perfect sometimes you'll have extra swipes but you can use those for on the goes on the weekends since dining courts are closed on sunday nights." College Prowler

About meal plans at Purdue:

Purdue University Residences offers a variety of meal plans to fit your busy schedule. You may choose from the 10-, 12-, 15-, or 20-meal traditional plans (number based on swipes per week). Unused meals expire at the end of the week. For the 2012-2013 Academic Year, students who are 19 years of age or older by August 21, 2012, are also eligible for the Boiler Block Plan. With the Boiler Block Plan, you may use your meal swipes as often as you wish. You may eat your meals and use Dining Dollars in University Residences' dining facilities weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and weekends 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Off-campus students are not eligible to purchase these meal plans. Please view Open Dining Card for a meal purchase option. Purdue
Purdue offers 16 dorms for student housing. Each dorm can be located on the campus map. All dorms feature the following basic amenities:

  • Utilities - All utilities included in rates
  • Phone - All rooms have private lines and call waiting (with the exception of First Street Towers)
  • Cable - Cable television including a movie channel in each room
  • Computing - Students stay connected with ResNet, an on-campus network
  • Laundry - Facilities are available in each hall
  • US Postal Service - Delivery and pick up at each hall
  • City Bus Access - Free for all residents
  • Study Lounge - Group or individual area for studying

Cary Quadrangle
Address: 1016 West Stadium Ave
Capacity: 1,200
Room types: Large double, small double, single, renovated double
Renovated double includes:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Dressers
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Vanity, sink and mirror
  • 2 Rooms (4 people) share a bathroom
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • Air conditioned
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities:
Study lounge, recreational lounge, pool table, table tennis, big screen TV viewing area, laundry and vending area.

Earhart Hall
Address: 1275 First Street
Capacity: 790
Room types: Standard
Standard includes:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Built-in dressers
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities: Air conditioning, study lounges, big screen TV in common area, vending machines, microwave, ice machine, mini-computer/email station, copy machine, kitchenette, and a grand piano in the formal lounge.

First Street Towers
Address: 1250 First Street
Capacity: 356
Room types: Single (apartments)
Features:

Communal Features:

  • Carpeted corridors and living room
  • Wireless internet access in public spaces
  • Upholstered furniture
  • Flat panel television
  • Sink with garbage disposal
  • Microwave oven
  • Dinette table and chairs
  • Study counter with chairs
  • Floor laundry rooms
  • Shared study room
  • Elevator

Harrison Hall
Address: 107 MacArthur Drive
Capacity: 814
Room types: Standard
Features:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Built In Dressers
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities: Main lobby with grand piano, study lounges, renovated laundry room with lounge, rec room with foosball/pool table/ping pong table, communal lounge with large screen TV.

Hawkins Hall
Address: 430 Wood Street
Capacity: 791 (Grad housing)
Room types: Single, double
Single features:

  • Desk with chair
  • Bed
  • Padded bed rest (pulls out for extra storage space)
  • Dresser
  • Desk light on Desk
  • Towel bar
  • Wall shelf over Desk
  • Cork bulletin board
  • 1 Phone
  • TV/radio jack
  • Peephole in door
  • Wall thermostat to control room temperature
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Overhead light
  • Full length mirror
  • Fire escape route posted behind door
  • Waste basket

Double features:

  • 2 desks with chairs
  • 2 Beds
  • Padded bed rest (pulls out for extra storage space)
  • Dresser
  • Desk light on Desk
  • Towel bars
  • Wall shelf over Desk
  • Cork bulletin board
  • 1 Phone
  • TV/radio jack
  • Peephole in door
  • Wall thermostat to control room temperature
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Overhead light
  • Full length mirror
  • Fire escape route posted behind door
  • Waste basket
  • Residence amenities: All Utilities including heat, air-conditioning, soft water, electricity, and sewage, local Phone Service with no deposit long distance dialing at a 15% discount below direct dial rates (30% discount on international calls), ResNet Service available at no additional charge, cable TV hook - up at no extra charge, exercise/workout room, billiards and ping pong room, and large main floor kitchenette.

Hillenbrand Hall
Address: 1301 Third Street
Capacity: 799
Room types: double/double, single/double
Double/double features:

Single/double features:

Residence amenities: Each floor has its own kitchenette, pressing room and lounge. The entire hall is air-conditioned and offers accessibility for students with disabilities. Each room is equipped with a heating /air conditioning unit with individual controls.
Central area:

  • Study Lounge - Main level
  • Study Rooms - 30 individual partitioned desks
  • Recreation Lounge - Big Screen TV
  • Formal Lounge - Piano
  • Recreation Room - Pool Table
  • Foosball Table
  • Ping Pong Table
  • Air Hockey Table
  • Digital Camera
  • DVD Players
  • VCR's
  • Assorted Board Games
  • Volleyball set
  • Battery Charger/Air Pump
  • Cooking Utensils and Pots & Pans
  • Student Conference Room
  • Mail Room
  • Kitchenette
  • Vending & Ice Machines
  • Laundry Room
  • ATM
  • Stamp Machine
  • Student Workshop

Hilltop Apartments
Address: 23-5 Hilltop Drive
Capacity: NA
Room types: 2 person efficiency, 2 person one bedroom, 3 person one bedroom
2 person efficiency features:

2 person one bedroom features:
·2 Desks with chair
· 2 Beds
·2 Dressers
· 1 Desk light for each desk
· 2 Towel bars
· Bookshelf
· 2 Cork bulletin boards
· 1 Phone
· Cable TV connection
· Network connection (See Your Computer)
· Curtains
· Waste basket
· Mop sink room (one per building

3 person one bedroom features:

Residence amenities: Campfire pit, basketball hoops, picnic areas, charcoal grills, outdoor movie screen, activities room with TV and VCR, DVD's, game consoles, and board game, study lounges, play lounges with ping pong tables and foosball tables, and sports equipment available for check-out from the main office.

McCutcheon Hall
Address: 400 McCutcheon Drive
Capacity: 748
Room types: 2 person standard
2 person standard features:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Built-in dressers with mirrors
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities: Air-conditioned residence, several study and recreation lounges, conference rooms, computer lab, wide screen HDTV, upright and grand pianos, music room, kitchenette, vending and ice machines, laundry room, microwaves available, two pool tables, ping-pong table, pinball machine, and foosball table.
Meredith Hall
Address: 201 Martin Jischke Drive
Capacity: 596
Room types: Standard layout
Standard layout features:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Desks
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Dressers
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities: Study and Recreation Lounges, pool table, ping-pong table, wide screen TV, conference Room, computer Lab, ATM, vending and ice Machines, laundry rooms (irons and pressing boards), cleaning closet w/ mop sink on each floor, vacuum cleaner on each floor, kitchenette, baby grand piano, upright pianos (2), music practice room, DVDs, cooking equipment, games, magazines, tools, and jumper cables (the main office).

Owen Hall
Address: 1160 West Stadium Avenue
Capacity: 708
Room types: Standard layout
Standard layout features:

Residence amenities: Change machine, copy machine, DVD check-out, Ethernet connections, fax service, formal lounge, grand piano, ice machine, kitchenette, laundry room, mail room, mop sink on each floor, ping pong table, pool table, recreational lounge, study rooms, TV lounge , and vending machines.

Purdue Village: Married & Family Housing
Address: 50 Nimitz Drive
Capacity: 144 spaces
Room types: Area 1 Layout 1, Area 1 Layout 2, Area 2 Layout 3, Area 2 Layout 4, Area 3 Layout 5
Area 1 Layout 1 features:

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink, counter and cabinets
  • Stove
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • Local telephone connection
  • Lockable storage unit
  • Two-bedroom units have clothing washer/dryer installed inside apartment
  • One-bedroom units have coin-operated clothing washer/dryer in basement of each building (washer/dryer not permitted inside one-bedroom apartments)
  • Air conditioner installation available, see main office for details upon arrival
  • Cable TV connection
  • DSL Modem for internet connection (See Your Computer)

Area 1 Layout 2 features:

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink, counter and cabinets
  • Stove
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • Local telephone connection
  • Lockable storage unit
  • Two-bedroom units have clothing washer/dryer installed inside apartment
  • One-bedroom units have coin-operated clothing washer/dryer in basement of each building (washer/dryer not permitted inside one-bedroom apartments)
  • Air conditioner installation available, see main office for details upon arrival
  • Cable TV connection
  • DSL Modem for internet connection (See Your Computer)

Area 2 Layout 3 features:

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink, counter and cabinets
  • Stove
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • Local telephone connection
  • Lockable storage unit
  • Two-bedroom units have clothing washer/dryer installed inside apartment
  • One-bedroom units have coin-operated clothing washer/dryer in basement of each building (washer/dryer not permitted inside one-bedroom apartments)
  • Air conditioner installation available, see main office for details upon arrival
  • Cable TV connection
  • DSL Modem for internet connection (See Your Computer)

Area 2 Layout 4 features:

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink, counter and cabinets
  • Stove
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • Local telephone connection
  • Lockable storage unit
  • Two-bedroom units have clothing washer/dryer installed inside apartment
  • One-bedroom units have coin-operated clothing washer/dryer in basement of each building (washer/dryer not permitted inside one-bedroom apartments)
  • Air conditioner installation available, see main office for details upon arrival
  • Cable TV connection
  • DSL Modem for internet connection (See Your Computer)

Area 3 Layout 5 features:

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink, counter and cabinets
  • Stove
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • Local telephone connection
  • Lockable storage unit
  • Two-bedroom units have clothing washer/dryer installed inside apartment
  • One-bedroom units have coin-operated clothing washer/dryer in basement of each building (washer/dryer not permitted inside one-bedroom apartments)
  • Air conditioner installation available, see main office for details upon arrival
  • Cable TV connection
  • DSL Modem for internet connection (See Your Computer)

Residence amenities:
Registered Pets Welcome*, free parking for one car, free local phone service, including call waiting and voice mail, on-site preschool, storage, ESOL Program, washer and dryer, tutoring services, garden plots, storage, community center, Counseling and Psychological Services Office (CAPS), Women and Infant Children Office (WIC), parks & playgrounds, residential life support, movie channels, convenient to campus, CityBus service through the community, and regular maintenance at no cost.

Purdue Village: Graduate Housing
Address: 50 Nimitz Drive
Capacity: 144 spaces
Room types: Standard layout one bedroom, standard layout two bedroom
Standard layout one bedroom features:

  • Desk with chair for each occupant
  • Bed for each occupant
  • Dresser for each occupant
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • Towel bars
  • One window air conditioner
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Blinds
  • Waste Basket
  • Dining Table and Chairs
  • Kitchen with sink, stove, refridgerator, cabinets
  • Bathrrom with bathtub/shower
  • Two lamps

Standard layout two bedroom features:

  • Desk with chair for each occupant
  • Bed for each occupant
  • Dresser for each occupant
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • Towel bars
  • Kitchen exhaust fan
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Blinds
  • Waste Basket
  • Dining Table and Chairs
  • Kitchen with sink, stove, refridgerator, cabinets
  • Bathroom with bathtub/shower
  • Three lamps
  • Lockable storage unit
  • Washer/dryer installed inside apartment
  • Air conditioner installation available, see main office for details upon arrival

Community center includes:

  • Activities room with a TV
  • Activity Room with a ping pong and pool table
  • Sports equipment, ping pong paddles and pool table equipment, are available for check-out from the front desk
  • Exercise room
  • Lounge
  • Computer lab
  • Study space

Shreve Hall
Address: 1275 Third Street
Capacity: 860
Room types: Standard layout
Standard layout features:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 desks
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Dressers
  • Standard college bedding
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities: Air-conditioned residence, several study and recreation lounges, 2 pool tables, 2 ping-pong tables, wide screen HDTV, air hockey table, conference room, vending and ice machines, laundry room, and music room.

Tarkington Hall
Address: 1165 West Stadium Drive
Capacity: 708
Room types: Standard layout
Standard layout features:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Desks
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Dressers
  • 2 Cabinets
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Residence amenities: Formal lounge, student study rooms, dorm linens, 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 and mini mart.

Wiley Hall
Address: 500 Martin Jischke Drive
Capacity: 748
Room types: Standard layout
Standard layout features:

  • 2 Desks with chairs
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Closets
  • 1 Desk light for each desk
  • 2 Towel bars
  • Bookshelf
  • 2 Cork bulletin boards
  • 1 Phone
  • Cable TV connection
  • Network connection (See Your Computer)
  • Curtains
  • Waste basket
  • Mop sink room (one per floor)

Windsor Halls
Address: 205 North Russell Street
Capacity: 547
Room types: Single layout, double layout
Single layout features:

Double layout features:

Residence amenities:

  • Air-conditioned rooms, study and recreation rooms in each building, lounges, pay copier, laser printer, exercise rooms, pool table, Ping-pong table, kitchenette, lounges, living rooms, reading rooms (no food/drinks), tools and fax machines at main office, vending and ice machines, wide screen TV's, mailroom, laundry rooms available, pianos available, and Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) office.