College of Engineering and Sciences
You will be prepared to pursue excellent jobs in the highly sought after STEM fields in the high-tech, data-based 21st century.
Academic Programs
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
Undergraduate
Graduate
PNW is a phenomenal choice with an outstanding location and great courses. Just be sure to join some clubs to make connections and memories.
Strive for excellence. If you allow yourself to aim high, there are a lot of opportunities that will open up for you.
Expand your horizons. Be exploratory with classes, or labs, in subjects you might not be sure about.
The diversity of the student body, the great faculty and the smaller class sizes are a few of the great things about this university. The faculty are more than willing to help you succeed and the smaller class sizes make it much easier to make connections.
The people and professors here are very nice and helpful, and the class sizes give you a more personal connection with your professors.
[The professors] prepared us throughout college and set us up with the tools that we need to succeed. It helped me secure a good job and I thank my professors for that.
The professors are great! They go out of their way to make sure you’re understanding and learning the material. They’re also available to help you when you need it.
Studying at PNW has been a great experience. I have met so many wonderful people and learned so much. I am happy I made the decision to attend PNW.
Resources
Admissions
Your pathway to success starts here at the College of Engineering and Sciences.
Stars Teach Here
Get to know researchers, scientists and practitioners from around the world who are recognized leaders.
Faculty & Staff
Our professionals are experts in their fields and are dedicated to your success.
Virtual Tour
A waterjet, mill and welding system are among the hands-on tools available for students to develop their skills in the PNW Design Studio.
PNW’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) won the SHPE Region 6 Chapter of the Year award for 2021-2022!
The new state-of-the-art Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at Hammond provides Biology students with a wide array of spaces to work and collaborate.
Competition teams, like the engineering NASA Rover Team, give students a chance to bring their classroom knowledge to a group setting and collaborate on a project that goes up against schools from across the nation and world.
Students practice dissection to learn about animal anatomy in Introductory Biology lab at Westville.
STEM on the Road is a peer-to-peer outreach event where PNW students share engineering vehicles and research demonstrations with interested high school students.
Important Dates
Sep 01
Campus Closed: Labor DayThere will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 1.
Sep 09
Fall 2025 STEM Industry FairThe 2025 STEM Industry Fair is a business casual networking event for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.
Sep 14
Deadline to Submit Fall 2025 Application to GraduateStudents completing their degree requirements in Fall 2025 are required to apply to graduate by Saturday, September 14.
Sep 16
Deadline to Submit Fall 2025 Residency ApplicationResidency Applications for Fall 2025 are due by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, September 16. For more information, visit the Residency web page.
News and Announcements
Announcement of Dr. Adam Rengstorf as Associate Dean
Adam Rengstorf has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective September 1.
Which Degree is Right for Me – Engineering or Engineering Technology?
Engineers and engineering technologists are problem-solvers who help design, build and improve the world around us. From bridges and buildings to apps, machines and energy systems, they help turn ideas into real, working solutions.
PNW Connects Local High School Students with Hands-On Clean Energy Education
The Clean Energy and Smart Grids program, supported by the NiSource Charitable Foundation and NIPSCO, will educate students and teachers at East Chicago Central High School and Hammond Central High School through on-campus learning sessions and visits to energy facilities.
Accreditation
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.