Academic Affairs

The Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs maintains PNW’s academic infrastructure and provides leadership to our core work of learning, discovery and engagement.

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Get Ready to Excel

AREAS OF STUDY

Wherever your future takes you, PNW’s reputation for academic excellence and supportive faculty will push you to succeed.

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COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

From technology to tourism management, PNW’s colleges and schools will offer the hands-on knowledge you need to grow.

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Academic Affairs

Office of Academic Affairs

(219) 989-2446

vcaa@pnw.edu

Additional Resources

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Student Resources

If you need help, PNW is here. Discover the full range of student resources.

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Student Policies

See PNW’s student handbook as well as official policies for academic integrity, free speech and more.

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Faculty Resources

From tenure policies to course evaluations, explore official PNW policies.

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HLC Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.

 

News & Announcements

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Update on Leadership of the College of Business

Kwangsoo Park, Associate Dean and Director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, will begin serving as Interim Dean of the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest, effective July 4, 2025.

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PNW Nursing, Business graduate programs earn recognition from U.S. News and World Report

Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Programs rankings, released April 8.

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Welcome Dr. Richard Sévère as the New CHESS Dean

Richard Sévère has been announced as the Dean of Purdue University Northwest’s College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS), effective July 1, 2025. 

Jun 16

Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes Begin

Summer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin

Jun 27

First 6-week Classes End

Classes end that run the first six weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 27).

Jun 30

Second 6-week Classes Begin

Second 6-week Summer Session classes run June 30 through August 8.

Jul 14

Third 4-week Classes Begin

Third 4-week Summer Session classes run July 14 to August 8.