You are driven by passion. We help you realize your potential.
PNW professors have so many connections in industry and provide so many opportunities for students to connect with professionals.
Join a group of people in a club adjacent to, if not within, your major. You’ll find a much-needed community and support!
PNW may be a smaller campus, but that makes it so much easier to make friends, create connections and get the support you need.
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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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Focused on You
PNW has everything you need to succeed, balancing a small-school feel with the resources of a premier metropolitan university, including the state-of-the-art Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.
Paws Up! Roar Pride!
Purdue Northwest competes in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). We have 19 varsity sports, including basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey (ACHA) and Esports.
Power Onward at PNW
When you’re part of the Pride, you won’t get lost in the crowd. 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.
Find Your Fit
With over 80 student organizations, intramural sports and an inclusive and welcoming campus community, PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.
Recognized for Diversity
At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, our inclusive and welcoming campus was ranked third among Midwest public universities for campus ethnic diversity in a recent U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.
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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News & Events
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September 9, 2024
PNW’s Study-Away program offers students a world of opportunity
September 3, 2024
New Purdue University Northwest Provost Marie T. Mora Is Ready to Rise to the Challenge
September 3, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Welcomes New Alumni Advisory BoardSep 14
It’s All New to Me Too (Hammond)This exciting event kicks off the start of your next chapter at PNW. Bring yourself and your loved ones to connect with new and current students, faculty and staff, play fun games and enjoy some treats!
Sep 15
It’s All New to Me Too (Westville)Are you a first-time college student navigating the exciting yet challenging journey of higher education? Join us for an empowering and fun-filled afternoon!
Sep 15
Sinai Forum: Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz CheneyJoin the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney.