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.
Undergraduate
Graduate
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.
The combined curriculum of technology subjects and management and leadership courses motivated me to choose Purdue University Northwest. Now I am proud to be graduating as a valuable alumni!
All my professors are super nice...they’re there to help you. All my teachers are super energetic because they want to do it, which makes it enjoyable.
One of the great things about Purdue Northwest, other than the amazing professors, was the student community. The ability to work and network with students from different fields was advantageous on both an educational and a personal level.
Purdue Northwest’s nationally recognized program will continue to fill the increasing workforce demand nationwide for cybersecurity professionals
The MS degree exposed me to areas of the field I normally do not have the chance to gain hands on experience, but work side by side with those teams. The exposure to the other fields of IT personally helps me understand how to solution a problem from end to end.
The Technology, MS program provided me with a platform which highly supported my passion towards Electrical Engineering and made opportunities available for me to explore the exciting arena of Industrial Automation.
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 Mechatronics Engineering Technology (first of its kind), Computer Information Technology (nationally recognized in information assurance and cyber defense) and Environmental Health and Safety concentration (designated as a qualified academic program).
News and Announcements
Building Expansion for PNW Partner
PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon was among those present at the ribbon cutting for the 100,000-square-foot building expansion for Morrison Container Handling Solutions. The company has been a key partner for PNW’s College of Technology, notably the Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree program.
PNW College of Technology and GenCyber Camp bring cybersecurity awareness to local teachers
The Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at PNW received grants from the National Security Agency (NSA) to host a GenCyber camp for teachers in July.
Purdue University Northwest Shares in Lilly Endowment Grant to Expand Programs for K-12 Students
Purdue University Northwest was awarded $583,000 through Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Indiana Youth Programs on Campus to expand existing summer camp offerings for youths and create new academic year programs with optional college credits.
Important Dates
Oct 17
Spring 2023 Priority Registration Begins
Priority Registration for Spring 2022 begins today. Be sure to meet with your academic advisor and be ready to register!
Nov 11
Last Day to Drop a Fall 2022 Class
You are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor before dropping or withdrawing.
Nov 17
Cap and Gown Order Deadline
Graduation regalia – cap, tassel and gown – must be purchased from the PNW Bookstore. Cap and gown orders will be processed Monday, October 3, through Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Accreditation
All of the 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 Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) and ABET.