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For Parents and Guardians

News and Announcements

Purdue University Northwest Annual Security Report

The Annual Security Report is a publication mandated by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

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Purdue University Northwest recognized among 2026 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report

Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.

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Purdue University Northwest offers campus preview event for prospective college students

PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Saturday, Oct. 18 on the Hammond campus. For more information, or to register visit pnw.edu/preview.

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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.

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.

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!

Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

Get directions to PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.

Oaktober Fest

Events throughout October

Kick off the season with fall fun at Gabis Arboretum’s first-ever Oaktober Fest with live music by Santeria: A Tribute to Sublime! The next day, enjoy Family Day with a magician, games and live animals. Also, don’t miss the Trail of Scarecrows and, for the brave, the Haunted Hike the following week!

Oaktober Fest Details

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Sinai Forum 2025

September 14 to December 7

Sinai Forum continues our proud tradition of bringing world-class speakers to Northwest Indiana. Explore our thought-provoking range of ideas and presenters.

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Upcoming Events

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Oct 09

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

Oct 09

PNW Today

Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM, or the TuneIn app for the Purdue Northwest Today program, Tips on Applying and Paying for College.

Oct 09

Pumpkin Carving & Painting (Hammond)