UR Global is a great way to meet new people, learn about different cultures, and have a great time. We cater our events to first-year international students, but are not limited to just them. Subscribe to our emailing list for upcoming events!
UR Global is an organization that supports first-year international students at Purdue University through ongoing programming and mentorship. Student leaders (called Peer Educators) act as mentors and help organize and implement programs.
To enhance the new students’ support system and provide opportunities and experiences that further encourages them to acquire transferable life skills necessary to their success while at Purdue and in the future.
To encourage students from different backgrounds and countries to be involved in development activities, interacting and learning from one another, to foster a more global community at Purdue.
To encourage a student’s sense of community on and around campus.
To increase communication between students, faculty, staff and community organizations to best serve our international guests while at Purdue.
To affirm Purdue University’s status as a collegiate leader in fostering hospitality, diversity, compassion, understanding and inclusiveness among the largest international student population in the United States.
