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Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honors

The Purdue University Northwest fall 2025 Dean’s List recognizes 1,877 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.

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PNW Athletics Celebrates 10 Years of Academic Excellence

In the Fall 2025 semester, Purdue University Northwest student-athletes recorded a cumulative department GPA of 3.31, the 20th semester in a row over a 3.0 GPA.

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Purdue University Northwest named a “Best for Vets” university

PNW was recognized as a 2025 Best for Vets university by Military Times, ranking #3 in the state of Indiana and #33 in the Midwest out of 357 schools nationwide.

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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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Spring 2026 Career Expo

March 5

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The PNW 2026 Spring Career Expo is a career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest who are seeking full-time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.

See Career Expo Details

Upcoming Events

Feb 16

Preview PNW Spotlight – Engineering and Sciences: From Classroom to Career

Want a closer look at the College of Engineering & Sciences at Purdue University Northwest? Join us to explore how engineering and science programs translate into real-world careers. 

Feb 22

College Goal Sunday

Financial aid professionals will be available at PNW’s campuses to help college-bound students and their families apply for financial aid.

Feb 23

Summer 2026 Registration Begins

Summer 2026 registration opens on Monday, February 23, for all PNW students. There is no priority registration for summer sessions.

Feb 25

Artist Reception: Ink, Lens and Illustration – Fluidity in Movement

Purdue University Northwest presents the first Art + Innovation exhibit of 2026, “Ink, Lens and Illustration – Fluidity in Movement,”  highlighting storytelling across media.