Of the 4900+ students at Purdue polytechnic, approximately 20 percent are female. That means there are nearly 1000 young women in the Polytechnic who, like you, are interested in innovation and fascinated by how things work.
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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!
Student Organizations
These organizations are popular with Polytechnic students. Visit Boilerlink for a complete list of student groups across the Purdue campus.
Women in Technology
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!
Women in Construction Management
Members of the Women in Construction Management student group promote the positive aspects of being a women in the construction industry through community involvement, volunteer work and career-oriented activities. Organization goals include empowering women, encouraging diversity and gaining support from both men and women in the construction fields.
Women in Cybersecurity
Members of the Women in Cybersecurity club promote women’s education, participation and leadership in cybersecurity by bringing together women from academia, research and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking and mentoring.
Women in Aviation
Members of the Women in Aviation club are part of an international chapter that provides networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women and men who strive for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Diversity and Cultural Centers
Everyone is invited! Expand your horizons, learn about traditions and make new friends by visiting a campus cultural center.
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! Here are just a few:
Sorority and Cooperative Housing
In addition to living in residences halls, Purdue students can explore sororities and cooperative housing. More than housing, sororities and cooperatives focus on scholarship, service, philanthropic giving, leadership development and sisterhood. Several of Purdue's most distinguished graduates are members of these houses!
Multicultural and Diversity-Based Sororities
Purdue is proud to be home to several multicultural and diversity-based sororities.
The Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) was established at Purdue in 2003 to serve as a governing body, creating and maintaining high standards in our culturally based sororities and fraternities. Learn more about the Multicultural Greek Council.
Historically Black Sororities
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.