Purdue University announced on Apr. 16 that it is encouraging all eligible voters to participate in Indiana’s primary election, which will take place on May 5. The university also asked instructors and supervisors to consider being flexible with students and employees who are planning to vote.
The announcement highlights the importance of civic engagement among faculty, staff, and students. Purdue is providing resources to help members of its community access voting locations and information for both Indiana residents and out-of-state voters through the Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning website.
For those in West Lafayette, early voting will be available at the Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) at 355 N. Martin Jischke Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21. The CoRec will also serve as an Election Day polling site from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 5. Purdue Campus Transit offers free shuttle service with stops outside the CoRec from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and midnight; advance booking via the Campus Transit mobile app is recommended.
Registered voters in Tippecanoe County may use this or any other county voting location during early voting or on Election Day by checking Tippecanoe County’s official schedules online.
For those at Purdue’s Indianapolis location, registered Marion County voters can find details about nearby voting centers through the IndyVOTES website. The closest early voting site is at the Indianapolis City-County Building, open April 7 through May 4, while Indiana University Indianapolis’ University Library will be open as a polling place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day.
Public transportation maps and routes for Indianapolis are available via IndyGo online resources.
