Construction Science & Organizational Leadership
Our faculty have a wealth of real world experience and are leaders in their respective disciplines.
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Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
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The OLS-EHS program at Purdue University Northwest truly builds the foundation for its graduates to become successful and effective safety professionals.
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.
Students in the Construction Engineering and Management Technology program visited the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Training Center. The events included a presentation on the Operating Engineers and their role in the construction industry, how unions approach training, and hands-on experience with the responsibilities of heavy equipment operators and construction material inspectors.
Simulators allow for apprentices to get used to the equipment without the risk of damaging it. The students found the simulators more difficult to run than the actual equipment.
Students performing an anthropometry lab exercise.
Students are collecting field data using geographic information systems (GIS) to build geographic and built layers for a Building Information Model. Working outside of the classroom and in the field provides an opportunity to extend learning and develop career essential skills.
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Facilities
Strong partnerships with industry leaders have resulted in the development and continued support of state-of-the-art learning facilities.
News & Announcements
Purdue Northwest students earn fall semester Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2022 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,738 undergraduate students for their academic achievement.
Purdue University Northwest proudly celebrates the graduates who received their degrees during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.
Purdue Northwest’s OLS Pathway Program Seeks To Bring About A New Age of Industry Professionals
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) Pathway Program, created in collaboration with the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and partner Tonn and Blank Construction, offers working industry professionals the opportunity to obtain an OLS bachelor of science degree to gain a competitive career advantage.
Upcoming Events
Mar 28
Registration Open Labs
Come to a Registration Open Lab to learn how to register in the new Student Scheduling Assistant in myPNW.
Mar 28
Fall 2023 Priority Registration: Sophomores
Priority Registration dates for Fall 2023 will begin on March 20 for the various student classifications.
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.