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College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Explore the big questions with our wide-ranging programs.

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Admissions

Take the next step to success: apply to a program in the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences today!

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Explore CHESS

Student Resources

Experience the range of CHESS student organizations and internships that will help you succeed.

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Our People

Faculty and Research

Our scholars and professionals will help you develop skills to excel in life, the community and around the world.

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All the faculty members I’ve worked with truly are working for you. They want you to be able to do what you want to do.

David Bolton, Communication, ‘24

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It’s nice to be in a more intimate, smaller setting. It makes me feel like I’m actually a student, not a number.

Mya Bell, Human Development and Family Studies, ‘24

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PNW has created networking opportunities and professional relationships that I am grateful for, with mentors that are wonderful role models.

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My professors did a great job of providing a balanced education. There were courses not just in English content, but also in education, pedagogy and a lot of field experience before you start student teaching.

News and Announcements

Saige Addison

PNW student’s research featured in undergraduate research journal

Purdue University Northwest alumna Saige Addison’s undergraduate research is featured in the latest Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research (JPUR).

Heather Augustyn

PNW faculty member publishes book on women ska musicians

Heather Augustyn, continuing lecturer and Westville Writing Center Coordinator, recently released her latest book, Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond, which details women ska musicians that performed in bands during the 1970s and 1980s.

Finley Hawk

PNW student represents USA at World University Games

PNW first-year student Finley Hawk recently competed at the 2023 Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire, or International University Sports Federation (FISU), Winter World University Games in Lake Placid, New York. Hawk, a figure skater, represented Team USA at the international competition.

Important Dates

Apr 07

Last Day to Drop a Spring 2023 Class

Last day to drop Spring 2023 classes ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7.

Apr 13

Last Day to order Spring 2023 Graduation Regalia

Graduation regalia – cap, tassel and gown – must be purchased from the PNW Bookstore by April 13, 2023 for the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Apr 13

PNW Day of Giving Kickoff

Join us for the PNW Day of Giving Kickoff! There will be free giveaways from Albanese, PNW Day of Giving stickers, and milkshakes sold with exclusive PNW Day of Giving cups in the Pride Café!

Apr 29

Spring 2023 Classes End

Spring 2023 classes end today.