Purdue University Northwest

You are driven by passion. We help you realize your potential.

Power Onward

PNW professors have so many connections in industry and provide so many opportunities for students to connect with professionals.

Mary Buksa, Accounting, ‘24



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Join a group of people in a club adjacent to, if not within, your major. You’ll find a much-needed community and support!

Joshua Grady, Computer Engineering, ‘25



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PNW may be a smaller campus, but that makes it so much easier to make friends, create connections and get the support you need.

Fatima Chavez, Elementary Education, ‘25



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At Purdue University Northwest, small classes and supportive professors will help you build the hands-on skills and connections you need to thrive in more than 70 areas of study, from cybersecurity to psychology.

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With two campuses in Northwest Indiana, PNW has a premier metropolitan location and a hometown feel. The Hammond campus offers a vibrant residential experience and easy access to downtown Chicago. In Westville, our beautiful 269-acre rural branch campus is just an hour’s drive from both Chicago and South Bend.

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Oct 21

Active Shooter Lock Down Drill – Hammond Campus

The Purdue Northwest Police Department will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on the Hammond Campus on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Oct 21

Active Shooter Lock Down Drill – Westville Campus

The Purdue Northwest Police Department will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on the Hammond Campus on Monday, October 21, 2024.

Oct 21

2024 Election Discussion: What’s at Stake?

Join us for an insightful pre-election discussion featuring a panel of Purdue Northwest experts who will break down the pressing topics, challenges and decisions that could shape the future of our country.

Oct 23

Fall 2024 Career Expo

A career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.