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.

 

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and experience all that Purdue Polytechnic offers!

 

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
 

Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Student Organizations

Woment in Construction Management
 
WIT

  Hear from Students (Current & Past)

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

  Meet Our Alumni

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
Jasmin Allen
"I would like to thank all of my professors for making themselves available when I needed extra help. They challenged me to perform at a higher level and often reached out to me personally about career and leadership opportunities."
Jasmin Allen
Electrical Engineering Technology
Alex Coleman Alumni Profile
"My degree afforded me the opportunity to learn how to apply all of the elements of critical thinking into solving business and technology problems for Verizon and our customers. This ability has allowed me to compete effectively for managerial and executive level positions throughout my 26-year career."
Alex Coleman
Electrical Engineering Technology
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
Chase Triplett
"Purdue and the Polytechnic gave me all the resources I needed to stand on my own two feet and be confident in myself. All of my favorite projects gave me real-world experience and feedback from industry professionals. They pushed me past my comfort zone, and from that I’ve been able to grow into a man that is ready to enter the workforce."
Chase Triplett
Lindsay Harper
"Tech 101, Women in Technology, shaped my college experience and gave me a support system where I could connect with others that were like me."
Lindsay Harper
Computer and Information Technology