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PNW and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Your health and safety is our top priority. See how PNW is Powering Onward in response to COVID-19.
When choosing a college, I wanted to be more than just another number or name on an attendance sheet. I wanted opportunities, and I wanted to be remembered.
I was undecided, and getting into the College of Business has shaped me into the person I am. It has helped me to grow so much in academics and the community.
Take advantage of all the opportunities on campus. Get to know your professors and classmates. Put yourself out there, I promise it will pay off!
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Choose from more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Purdue Northwest. Our programs are enhanced by our expert faculty, cultural diversity, technology resources, and community partnerships. Together they provide a world-class education and prepare you to meet the demands of today’s highly competitive global environment.
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A Premier Metropolitan University
Our prestigious four-year university blends personalized attention with excellent value—all within easy driving distance of Chicago and Lake Michigan.
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We are the Pride. Our 13 varsity athletic programs compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of NCAA Division II.
Preparing to Excel
From designing virtual-reality simulations to competing in national marketing competitions, PNW students thrive in more than 70 areas of study.
Loving Student Life
Campus events, intramural sports and more than 100+ student organizations give PNW students opportunities to relax and connect.
Powering Onward
Balance study time with workout breaks in PNW's two recently renovated Fitness Centers.
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 campus is just an hour’s drive from both Chicago and South Bend.
News & Events
January 7, 2021
Donors Demonstrate Passion for Students with Contributions to Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building
December 16, 2020
Reflecting on the Milestones of 2020Jan 26
Anti-Racism Lecture Series: Unheard Voices Of Protest
Three leaders of protests against racism and police violence engage in a roundtable discussion about how they are strategically and tactically challenging racist practices in the US.
Jan 27
Navigating the Virtual Career Fair
Learn what you need to do before and during the actual Virtual Career Fair to make sure that you are prepared and ready to impress employers virtually.
Jan 29
The Roundtable Perspective: Star Wars and Religion
Russell Johnson, divinity teaching fellow at the University of Chicago joins host Thomas J. Roach on Lakeshore PBS to discuss the films in the Star Wars franchise and how they relate to stories of mythology and religion.
Feb 04
Anti-Racism Lecture Series: Health, Equity and Communities of Color
On World Cancer Day, associate professor of English Karen Bishop-Morris talks with Tranece Artis (Executive Director, Laini Fluellen Charities), Maria Perez (Coordinator, ACCESS Community Health) and Rachel Nagengast (Cancer Education Program Specialist with ACCESS).