College of Technology
PNW’s College of Technology partners with business, industry and government to give students opportunities to solve real-world problems, leading to internships and jobs.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed. COT undergraduates saw a 94% placement rate in the 2023-24 Next Step Survey.
Undergraduate
Graduate
PNW is a great community to grow with. The campus is small enough for personal attention in classes and large enough to have a variety of events.
Throughout my four years, I learned to be a leader—not just in college, but also in life.
It’s possible to speak to your professors and get to know them and have them get to know you. It feels like a community.
I loved the labs. The labs took everything I learned in class and put it into actual physical form. It’s a hands-on program where you attend lectures and then you go to lab and it’s exactly what you just studied.
All of the hands-on training I’m receiving at PNW is helping me narrow down exactly what I want to do once I graduate.
Resources
Student Resources
Specialty scholarships, student organizations, collegiate competitions and internship opportunities – see how the College of Technology can help you succeed.
National Center
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency granted the National Center for Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense Education designation to PNW.
Meet College of Technology
See how our accredited programs and discipline-specific skills acquisition help graduates thrive.
By partnering with regional industry, the technology laboratories are maintained at state-of-the-art levels. The college has invested more than $300,000 in facility enhancements to its laboratories.
The Engineering Technology department has incorporated knowledge covering the mechanics, electronics and computer control needed to design and operate robotic devices into their courses.
Faculty and students work to provide solutions to specific industry problems while providing students with experiential learning opportunities.
Industry supported lab environments are equipped with articulated robotic arms, mobile robot-bases and machine vision systems. From autonomous vehicles to sensor-driven manufacturing systems, robotic innovations are at the forefront of technology advances today.
Signature programs include Cybersecurity, Mechatronics Engineering Technology (first of its kind) and Computer Information Technology (nationally recognized in information assurance and cyber defense).
News and Announcements
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Suryeon Kim
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Suryeon Kim, assistant professor of Construction Management Engineering Technology, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
What is the Best Major for Law School?
Choosing a major for law school can feel overwhelming. Unlike other professional schools, there are no required undergraduate majors. This gives you the freedom to choose studies that align with your strengths and interests!
Purdue University Northwest professor named Fulbright Specialist
Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University Northwest, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist. He will collaborate with faculty members at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy on enhancing the university’s ability to train aerospace engineers in virtual reality.
Important Dates
Nov 14
Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Fall 2025 CourseThe last day to drop a Full-Term Fall 2025 Course is Friday, November 14, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Break – No ClassesDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29.
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Break – Campuses ClosedDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, the PNW Campuses will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.
Dec 13
Fall 2025 Classes EndFall Classes end Saturday, December 13. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!
Accreditation
Indicated undergraduate programs in the College of Technology are nationally accredited. This ensures that each program is independently reviewed and meets the quality expectation for that profession. Accrediting agencies include ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.).