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
American Identity Group, a leader in identity theft protection and title monitoring solutions, is proud to announce the continued expansion of its partnership with Purdue University Northwest, welcoming a new cohort of technology interns for the 2026 academic year.
Dart Warranty Announces Collaboration with Purdue University Northwest for Senior Project Showcase
Dart Warranty Group, a leading Auto Warranty Management Platform, announces its partnership with Purdue University Northwest to develop innovative solutions through the university’s Senior Project program.
PNW hosts competitors at regional cyber defense competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed over a hundred students representing 12 colleges and universities from across 10 Midwest states for the 2026 Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Important Dates
Apr 23
Technology Day ShowcaseThe College of Technology is hosting its annual Technology Day! High school students, alumni and PNW students are all encouraged to attend!
Apr 29
PNW Day of Giving 2026Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
May 02
Spring 2026 Classes EndSpring Classes end Saturday, May 2. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!
May 02
The 2026 PNW Big SellJoin us for PNW’s annual contest to identify the best new ideas in business! This innovative pitch competition is hosted by PNW’s Office of Commercialization and Research.
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.).