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For Parents and Guardians

News and Announcements

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Juliette Miranda

PNW students turn summer internships into a competitive edge

As the job market grows increasingly competitive, employers are looking for more than classroom knowledge for a candidate to stand out.

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PNW begins implementing the Student Success Hub and Network

As a student-centric institution, PNW is transforming its holistic support of students by launching the Student Success Hub and Network, connecting key campus-wide resources that serve all undergraduate students in achieving their highest outcomes.

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Celebrate International Education Week at PNW – November 17–21!

Join us in celebrating International Education Week (IEW) 2025, taking place November 17–21! This annual celebration recognizes the benefits of international education and exchange at Purdue University Northwest and around the globe.

Resources

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Pay Your Bill

Bursar

See options for paying online, by mail or in person.

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What’s It Cost?

Tuition and Fees

Get the numbers on how much it costs to attend PNW.

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Plan Ahead

Cost Calculator

Enter your major and courseload and see how much you can expect to pay.

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Paying for College

Financial Aid

Learn more about scholarships and resources to help pay for college.

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Stay on Track

Key Dates

From registration to payment deadlines, check off each step toward commencement.

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PNW Programs

Areas of Study

From accounting to physics, explore PNW’s 70+ areas of study.

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See for Yourself

Visit Campus

The best way to find if PNW is the right place is to see it yourself!

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Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

Get directions to PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.

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Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2

Purdue University Northwest is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday. This global day of giving invites individuals to celebrate the holiday season by giving back and creating change in their communities and world. Together, we can make a difference.

Give to Support the PNW Food Pantry

More Giving Tuesday Information

Upcoming Events

All Events

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break – No Classes

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, classes will not be held from Wednesday, November 26, through Saturday, November 29. PNW campuses will be closed Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.

Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break – Campuses Closed

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the PNW Campuses will be closed from Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.

Dec 02

Giving Tuesday 2025

This #PNWGivingTuesday, we ask our alumni, friends, parents, staff and faculty to support our efforts with a gift towards the PNW Food Pantry, or another area of your choice, for our deserving students.

Dec 04

Purdue Northwest Today

Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM or JEDTV with your host, Kale Wilk. View recordings of previous PNW Today programs here: PNW Today Playlist

Power Onward with PNW

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