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Diversity Within the Polytechnic

The Importance of Diversity in STEM

To increase their ability to recognize and incorporate new ideas to solve today’s grand challenges, students at Purdue Polytechnic are highly encouraged to connect and collaborate with students of different backgrounds, experiences and knowledge bases.

If you have a love of technology, exceptional scholastic drive and a desire to make the world a better place, Purdue Polytechnic would like to be a step on your path to success. Apply today.

 

Get connected
and experience all that Purdue Polytechnic offers!

If you count all the student groups, cultural centers and club sports on the Purdue campus, there are more than a thousand ways to meet people, make friends and get involved!

Diversity and Cultural Centers

BCC

Everyone is invited! Make new friends by visiting the campus cultural centers.

 

Club Sports

Club Sports

At Purdue, you don’t need to be a full-time athlete to participate in sports. The Club Sports program offers dozens of sports teams, including co-ed and single-gender, to get your heart beating!

Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Housing

Sorority and Cooperative Housing

In addition to living in residences halls, students at Purdue can explore fraternities, sororities and cooperative housing. More than housing, fraternities, sororities and cooperatives focus on scholarship, service, philanthropic giving, leadership development, and brotherhood/sisterhood/siblinghood.

 

Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities

National Pan-Hellenic Council

The National Pan-Hellenic Council is comprised of nine historically African American sororities and fraternities. At Purdue, all nine of these organizations are represented! Membership is based upon demonstration of moral character, dedication to community service and commitment to academic success.

Student Organizations

These organizations are popular with Polytechnic students. Visit Boilerlink for a complete list of student groups across the Purdue campus.

Minority Technology Association

Woment in Construction Management

With the motto of “We Strive, Endure, Achieve... Always!” members of the Minority Technology Association bring minority students together from all majors in the Polytechnic Institute for opportunities to network, participate in community service projects, earn scholarships and build friendships.

 

Women in Technology

WIT

Members of the Women in Technology student group develop their leadership qualities in professional and personal relationships through networking, mentoring, community outreach and charitable service projects. The meetings also incorporate a good amount of field trips, fun and food!

  Hear from Students (Current & Past)

Meet these Polytechnic students, hear about their majors and listen to their advice.

  Meet Our Alumni

Phillip Kinnison
"As a high school student, I didn’t see university life in my future but that all changed when I learned about Purdue’s technical graphics major. It was a perfect fit for me. I was able to expand my areas of focus into interactive multimedia, animation and networking technology."
Phillip Kinnison
Computer Graphics Technology
Alia Kabba
"By having such a hands-on experience, I was able to show what I learned and how I could apply it in my job. The countless projects, team experiences, and the well-rounded education I had helped to showcase how qualified I am for the job."
Alia Kabba
Automation and Systems Integration Engineering Technology
"At the Purdue construction technology department, I found a staff of quality instructors with sound construction experience to draw from, and a course curriculum that included business management, business and contract law, engineering as well as construction management."
Claude Powers
Building Construction Management
Orlando Ashford Alumni Profile
"I have always been attracted to big opportunities that pose significant mountains to climb. My parents always challenged me to think big and expect the best."
Orlando Ashford
Organizational Leadership & Supervision
Isaiah Eleazar
"A huge part of the Purdue Polytechnic is the heavy emphasis of practical knowledge and giving students the opportunities to apply what they have learned in real world situations. Through Purdue, I was able to acquire an internship in games/simulation that set me up for success my senior year!"
Isaiah Eleazar
Game Development and Design
Vivianette Ocasio-Colvin
"My time at Purdue prepared me for challenges in all kinds of interactive mediums. Focusing my education in topics around human computer interaction, computer graphics technology, and game design has empowered me to create amazing interactive experiences for players worldwide."
Vivianette Ocasio-Colvin
Computer Graphics Technology

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