Graduate School is filled with amazing opportunities, but those opportunities can bring with them a wide variety of stressors. It’s important to learn how to balance various demands and care for yourself. Take time to rest, have fun, and exercise. Engage with professionals that can help you thrive in both your physical and mental health. These are skills that you will use long into your future career. Take advantage of the various resources offered around campus, including those listed below.

If you or someone you know could be experiencing a life-threatening physical or mental health emergency, call 911 immediately.

Indianapolis Student Life

Located on the third floor of the Engineering and Technology building, the Student Life office suite houses Associate Dean, Sara Dickey, and various support staff to help. The office is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can contact the office at 765-495-7797 or visiting us in ET 331. For general questions about student life, email us at StudentLifeIndy@purdue.edu.

  • Dining Hall and Eateries: Tower Dining, The Den, Chancellor’s, Caribou Café, Copperhead Jack’s, Market at Campus Center, Einstein’s Bros Bagels, Ace Sushi, Panda Express, Chick-Fila, and other favorites.
  • Campus Center: Food, quiet study spaces, meeting, class, and conference rooms, games room, gym/fitness room, theater, and a bank (Indiana Memorial Credit Union) and ATM.

Campus Recreation and Student Wellness

A $50 per semester membership fee will give Purdue Indy students access to:

Campus Arts & Culture

  • The Ray Bradbury Museum – Celebrated science fiction writer.
  • The Madam Walker Legacy Center - a non-profit organization dedicated to cultural education, promoting social justice, supporting entrepreneurship, and empowering youth to become entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
  • The Galleries at Herron - Visit the Galleries year-round.  All exhibitions and talks are free and open to the public, and the buildings and gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible.
  • Cultural Arts Gallery – Located on the first floor of the Campus Center, the CAG features work from local and student artists, as well as faculty and staff across campus.  Exhibits change monthly.

See also Area Attractions and Community Information for Indianapolis.

Pharmacy

Students can choose to fill their prescriptions at any local pharmacy in Indianapolis. There is a pharmacy located on-campus in University Hospital.

Disability Services

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) ensures universal access to classes, programs, and activities. Whether you would like to inquire about an accommodation for yourself or learn more about accommodating students you may be teaching, the DRC can help.

West Lafayette: Visit (WL): Young Room 830

Indianapolis: Visit (Indy): ET Suite 331