Purdue University approves $9 million lease to address housing for Indianapolis students

As part of the agreement, Purdue University would maintain the responsibility of the existing engineering, computer science and technology programs at IUPUI, and would have access to one of the residential halls on campus.

Expecting to see an increase in the student population, the university realized it didn’t have enough housing units to offer its inaugural class of Indianapolis students.

“We’re starting this transition and looking to kind of replicate the experience from West Lafayette down to Indianapolis in a lot of ways and also minimize the disruption during this transitional period,” Beth McCuskey, Purdue’s vice provost for student life said.

In hopes of addressing these concerns, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a portion lease with Lux on Capitol apartment complex in Indianapolis.