Admitted Students

Welcome to the Pride!

If you are starting at PNW in August 2024, you can get started early on your first two steps to join the Pride.

Here are your next steps to officially join Purdue Northwest:

1. Establish Your Student Account

Your myPNW account is your basic login for PNW services. This account will allow you to access your pnw.edu email account, register for classes, and access other university resources.

To activate it, you will need your Purdue University ID (PUID) number and career account to setup password, both of which are in your application. You will also use your career account and password you create to log into computers on campus.

Activate Your Student Account

It may take up to 48 hours for you to be able to complete this process once you have accepted your offer.

Set Up Your Purdue Login

After activating your student account, the next step is to set up Purdue Login. This two-factor authentication service protects access to sensitive information including billing, registration and grades.

Learn More About Purdue Login

It may take up to 48 hours for you to be able to complete this process once you have accepted your offer.

2. Pay for College

Each student is assigned a dedicated member of our financial success team to support you throughout your PNW journey. Set an appointment with your assigned team member to receive individualized attention tailored to your unique financial situation.

More steps will be added in January 2025!

Your PNW application portal will allow you to view your admission decision letter, accept your offer of admission, view your student profile and learn more about New Student Orientation.

Throughout your time as a student, you will use your Career Account, also known as your myPNW student portal, to grant you access to your financial aid notification, online bill status, class information and much more. Your personal login information is located in your admission letter and PNW application portal.

Please wait 48 hours after accepting your offer of admission to set up your student account and Purdue Login.

The first step in setting up your myPNW student portal is to create your password. You’ll need to enter your 10-digital Purdue ID (located in the PNW application portal). If you have a nine-digit PUID, please enter 0 for the first digit.

Once your password is created, you’ll need to set up your Purdue Login. This two-factor authentication system significantly improves the security of protected computer systems and accounts by requiring two forms of verification before access is granted. Learn more about how to set up your Purdue Login here.

Once you’ve set up your account, you’ll be able to access your official PNW student email. Plan to check for messages frequently. In addition, make the myPNW student portal login link a favorite on your computer or smart phone for easy login access. For more information on smartphone email set-up instructions and frequently asked questions, check out the Information Services frequently asked questions resource.

New Student Orientation (NSO) is your entryway to officially becoming a PNW student. You will join us on campus to meet other incoming students, meet with your academic advisor to schedule your first semester of classes and get your official PNW student ID. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you have about what to expect during your first of classes.