Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the distance between the city and the university is 3.9 miles. (8 minutes). Students can travel to the university through a taxi which lasts for a duration of 8 minutes and is estimated to cost between 11.60 USD (900 INR) to 14.18 USD (1100 INR). The university recommends traveling to campus through the Citilink bus system since it provides monthly rates and discounts to the students. The journey typically lasts for a duration of 24 minutes and is estimated to cost around 1.25 USD (96 INR). 

Spread across 595 acres, Purdue University Fort Wayne provides its students with the best academic and non-academic facilities. The university offers its various educational programs through the following schools:

1. Dormer School of Business 
2. School of Education
3. College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science
4. College of Liberal Arts
5. College of Science
6. College of Visual and Performing Arts
7. Integrated Studies

• Purdue University Fort Wayne carries out its academic activities through 32 departments spread across 16 instructional buildings. 
• University students have access to 9 laboratories which are well assisted with mac and windows computers, printers (including 3-D) and scanners.  
• The university is equipped with the Helmke Library which provides quality information resources, expert information services and innovative instruction. 
• The Walb Student Union offers students and faculty conference rooms which can host up to 300 people. It includes an international ballroom and a casual dining area. 
• The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center is dedicated to developing technology businesses during early development and growth stages.
• The university offers students the Williams Theater which has 272 fixed seats, 12 flexible seats, and approximately 6 wheelchair spaces. 
• The John and Ruth Rhinehart Music Center houses glass-prismed piano studios, two performance halls, a conference room, rehearsal spaces, practice rooms and teaching studios. 
• The Visual Art Amphitheater provides a great outdoor stage for performances of all kinds; students can request AV equipment if required. 
• The university’s Skybridge can be used by all university personnel for general gathering space and is reservable for special events. 
• The university provides students help with writing assignments through the Writing Center. Students can also receive aid with written and oral assignments across the university in all disciplines. 
• Group study and discussion rooms are placed all campus so students, however students need to sometimes reserve the space in advance. 

• University students can explore current and new interests with over 90 student clubs, associations and societies. The student organizations range over numerous varieties that are specific to special-interest, diverse, cultural and religious groups. 
• Purdue University Fort Wayne’s students engage in various men’s and women’s sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. 
• Students can explore their sporting interests through the numerous facilities that the university provides. The Purdue Fort Wayne Fieldhouse is a multipurpose sport and fitness facility located on the Northeast side of campus. It includes 6 lanes, an oval track, a long jump and scoring booth and 3 divisible volleyball and basketball courts. 
• The Hefner Soccer complex, located on West Camps, hosts numerous men's and women's soccer programs. The university is equipped with a baseball and softball field, tennis courts, racquetball/handball courts and intramural fields. 
• The university’s Well-being and Recreation community seeks to help all university personnel with physical health, social wellness, financial wellness, behavioral health, and work-life integration.
• The fitness center on campus is a tri-level cardiovascular-conditioning facility that offers free membership for all students of the university. 
• Students have access to the Library Green and the SCAN Garden which is an ideal spot for any outdoor activity or event. 
• The university offers multiple outdoor spaces in forms of lawn spaces spread across the university for academic and recreational purposes. 
• The Purdue Fort Wayne Campus Health Clinic run by a team of medical professionals provides a variety of healthcare services to students, faculty, staff, and community members. The campus clinic offers primary care, immunizations, laboratory work, psychological services and sexual health services. 
• The campus bookstore provides students with books, gear, tech and more. Students and faculty members can also avail the services of the two retail stores set up on campus. 
• With regards to campus safety, the University Police are readily available on campus at the disposal of all university personnel. 

Purdue University Fort Wayne provides hostel facilities on campus for all students, including international students. Student housing is located on the Waterfield Campus and all their essential everyday activities are just a short walk away. 

The university offers eight rooming options to choose from, all at an affordable price. The floor plans along with their respective rates and amenities are listed below. 

• Purdue University Fort Wayne offers gender inclusive housing in the form of a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom or a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout. Students can contact Student Housing for more information. 
• Students looking for alternative housing options on campus can register for a living learning community or an interest group where they can choose the room layout in the application. Currently, students can choose between four living learning communities and two interest groups. The communities are based on specific academic disciplines, and even offer events, workshops, and peer mentoring.
• The university provides off campus housing located at St. Joe Place. They have 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms all of which are private and include a shared kitchen and living space. The apartments are a 12 minute walk away from campus.