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News and Announcements

PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs

Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.

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PNW’s College of Technology receives over $3 million in federal grants to support cybersecurity education, workplace development

PNW’s College of Technology has been awarded over $3 million through two separate U.S. Department of Defense grants that will supplement the college’s ongoing initiatives to advance education and workforce development in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

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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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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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.

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The Mane Event

Feb. 5, 2026

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! Cheer on PNW’s D1 Hockey vs Hope College while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

See Mane Event Details

Upcoming Events

All Events

Dec 08

Play Day (Westville)

Don’t let the stress of final exams get you down! Join us for a day of play and relaxation with the Counseling Center!

Dec 08

Pancake Study Break (Westville)

Enjoy a break from studying and enjoy pancakes!

Dec 10

Play Day (Hammond)

Don’t let the stress of final exams get you down! Join us for a day of play and relaxation with the Counseling Center!