Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Purdue University Fort Wayne has the Campus Ministry. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Ministry than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Purdue University Fort Wayne include InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Anthropology Club, International Student Organization and The Herd.

Purdue University Fort Wayne students' favorite campus traditions are Campus Kickoff, Chancellor's Chili Fest and Global Night.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Housing

This table offers information on housing at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of Purdue University Fort Wayne students live on campus. In 2023, 9% of undergrads at Purdue University Fort Wayne lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 91% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Purdue University Fort Wayne. There are 1,344 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,514 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,290 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Purdue University Fort Wayne offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletics

At Purdue University Fort Wayne there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Is Purdue University Fort Wayne Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The IPFW campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

IPFW offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

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