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PNW and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ready to return—and ready to roar! Purdue University Northwest has plans in place to stay safe as we welcome faculty, staff and students back to campus for the Fall 2021 semester.
When I came to PNW for the very first time on a campus visit, I already knew this was going to be my home. I will be the best that I can be because I am a product of PNW.
PNW has created networking opportunities and professional relationships that I am grateful for, with mentors that are wonderful role models.
I met a lot of great people who turned out to be some of my best friends, and to actually run a live television show that airs on Lakeshore PBS is really, really valuable.
Explore Majors & Programs
Choose from 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Purdue Northwest. Our emphasis on small classes, hands-on learning and real-world skills will prepare you to meet the demands of today’s highly competitive global environment.
Experience Our Campuses
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. PNW's committed to real-world experience is evident in our newest building, 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 softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, cross country, track & field, golf, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey (ACHA) and Esports.
Preparing to Excel
Learning doesn't just take place in the classroom. With 98% full-time freshmen, we have new students adding to our vibrant campus community each fall.
Loving Student Life
From intramurals to fitness centers, PNW provides a range of opportunities for students to meet friends, have fun and make progress.
Powering Onward
Balance study time with workout breaks in PNW's two well-equipped 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.
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News & Events
November 23, 2021
Bell Tower Under Construction at Hammond Campus
November 22, 2021
PNW Debuts Multicultural and Student-Family Lounge Spaces
November 19, 2021
Purdue Northwest Welcomes High Tech Crime Unit Partnership
November 12, 2021
PNW Joins National Recognition of First-Generation College StudentsNov 28
Thanksgiving Break Weekend
There are no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday and campuses are closed.
Nov 30
Giving Tuesday
This #PNWGivingTuesday, we ask our alumni, friends, parents, staff and faculty to support our efforts with a gift towards the PNW’s Food Pantry.
Nov 30
“Who is hurt by racism? You might be surprised to find out….”
Alan J. Spector, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Center for Global Studies at PNW discusses who is hurt by racism as part of PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
Dec 01
Priority Consideration Deadline for Academic Achievement Scholarship
Applying to PNW for Spring 2022? Submit your application by Dec. 1, 2021, to be eligible for priority consideration for an Academic Achievement Scholarship worth up to $3,500!