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Computer Information Technology and Graphics

Through classroom and lab interaction with experienced faculty our graduates are able to begin their professional work activities with the confidence and knowledge to be successful.

Kickstart Your Career

Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.

Undergraduate


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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.

Zane Winders, ‘28, Cybersecurity

Sharyl RIley

Having a group of people that can build off of one another, knowing you have an alliance, that your struggle is a shared experience and you’re not alone, is important for success.

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.

Jacob Lindahl

The classes are small, personal and hands-on, you’re able to build connections with your classmates and professors. If you have questions you can actually talk to the professors.

Additional Resources

Make the Move

Admissions

Discover how you can take the next step to a career in the Technologies. Explore the College of Technology application process and apply today.

Invest in Yourself

Student Resources

Specialty scholarships, student organizations, collegiate competitions and internship opportunities – see how the College of Technology can help you succeed.

Real-World Learning

Facilities

Strong partnerships with industry leaders have resulted in the development and continued support of state-of-the-art learning facilities.

News and Announcements

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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.

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Purdue University Northwest Professor Returns from Transformative Fulbright Specialist Appointment in Italy

Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology, spent three weeks during December 2025 as a U.S. Fulbright Specialist at Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) in Turin, Italy.

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Purdue University Northwest Earns National Recognition for Cybersecurity Education, Career Preparation

PNW has once again received the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consults’ Academia Circle of Excellence Award in recognition of high-quality teaching that effectively prepares students and professionals to enter needed areas of the national cybersecurity workforce.

Upcoming Events

Jun 12

First Four-Week Module Ends

The first Four-Week Module ends on June 12, 2026. 

Jun 19

Deadline to Submit Summer 2026 Application to Graduate

The deadline to submit your Summer 2026 Application to Graduate is June 19, 2026.

Jun 26

First Six-Week Module Ends

The First Six-Week Module Ends on June 26, 2026.

Jun 29

Second Six-Week Module Begins

The Second Six-Week Module Begins on June 29, 2026.