University Residences Parent Association (URPA)

Keeping Boilermaker Parents Involved and Informed

Welcome to the University Residences Parent Association! It’s a great time to have a Boilermaker living in the residence halls – and it’s a great time to be a Boilermaker parent! We look forward to developing a relationship not only with your Boilermaker but also with you. The University Residences Parent Association (URPA) is designed to reach beyond the residence halls and draw on the insights that parents have to offer.

At the senate level, there is no cost to join URPA. By signing up for the program, you will receive the monthly online newsletter, Hallways Express; two mailed issues of Hallways; a parent quick-reference card; and a Purdue window cling.

The executive, representative, governor, and president levels offer an opportunity for parents to further the leadership education of University Residences students. Gifts given at these levels will be go toward advancing Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) leadership opportunities including leadership retreats, programming, and conference attendance.

You may pick your courtesy items up at the front desk of your student's residence hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. any day of the week.

Note: Note: Because of the cost involved in mailing URPA items, all URPA gifts must be picked up from University Residences. If you are not able to make it to campus, please have your student make arrangements to pick up your gift items with the main office of his or her residence..

Senate Level

FREE!

As a parent, you can get involved in URPA at the senate level at no cost. Simply by signing up, you will receive:

Eight monthly online issues of Hallways Express, the University Residences electronic newsletter for families and friends of residents
Two mailed issues of Hallways, an expanded version of Hallways Express
Purdue window cling
Parent quick-reference card

Executive Level

$25 per year

By contributing a gift of $25 for the year, you will support University Residences-sponsored leadership opportunities and receive the senate-level benefits plus the following:

Two Purdue University Residences parent T-shirts

Representative Level

$100 per year

By contributing a gift of $100 for the year, you will receive the executive level benefits plus the following:

Four free meal tickets

Governor Level

$250 per year

With a $250 gift, you will significantly support University Residences-sponsored leadership opportunities and receive the senate- and executive-level benefits plus the following:

Lunch or dinner for four in the dining court of your choice on the day of any Purdue home football game
A special Purdue Boiler Treat Pack, delivered to your student's residence the Friday before the Homecoming Game (October 26th)
A Very Important Parent discount card, which will give you discounts to area hotels, florists, and restaurants

President Level

$1,000 per year

With a $1,000 gift, you will generously support and make a significant difference in University Residences leadership initiatives. You’ll receive the senate, executive, and governor benefits plus following:

Two Purdue University Residences wind jackets
Purdue University President’s Council Membership
The President’s Council is a unique group of alumni and friends who contribute generously to the future of Purdue University. In addition to contributing to the future of Purdue, members gain a strong sense of pride in their generosity and develop friendships that last a lifetime. Donor courtesies include:
- Invitation to President’s Council special events
- Opportunities to interact with the campus president
- Leadership Magazine
- Invitation to President’s Council trips
- Interaction with deans, faculty, staff, and students
- Direct access to Purdue information through President’s Council staff meetings
- Fellowship of Purdue supporters
- Access to the Purdue-alumni online directory
- Special times and memories with the Purdue family