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PNW Chancellor Holford

Pride and Gratitude for 2024

PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford looks back his first year in office, thanking faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders for support for ambitious goals to lead transformational change.

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Annual Reminder Campus Closing Notification Procedures

Review campus notification procedures in the case of inclement weather. Purdue Northwest offers alerts via media platforms and radio channels.

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Purdue University Northwest welcomes Alejandra Y. Castillo as Senior Fellow for Economic Development

Alejandra Y. Castillo has joined Purdue University Northwest (PNW) as Senior Fellow for Economic Development.

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Pay Your Bill

Bursar

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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

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The Mane Event

January 30

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fitness and Recreation Center

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!

Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

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Upcoming Events

All Events

Jan 13

Spring 2025 Late Registration

Late registration is the first week of classes – January 13 to 17.

Jan 14

Cupcakes with Chancellor (Westville)

Join us in celebrating a year of accomplishments with Chancellor Holford! Stop by the Westville Spring Welcome Rally at noon for a treat.

Jan 15

Spring Welcome Rally (Hammond)

Kick off the semester with free food, giveaways and games at PNW’s Spring Welcome Rallies!

Jan 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Hammond Campus

PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Hammond Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Power Onward with PNW

Take the first step toward success. PNW’s hands-on learning blends excellent value with personalized attention in more than 70 areas of study.

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