Ways To Give
There are many ways to give back! Explore the resources, options and opportunities to contribute to the PNW community.
Change Students' Lives
Make a Gift ONLINE
You can help us change students’ lives, allowing them to focus on what matters most: learning, growing and preparing to make an impact in our communities!
PNW License Plate
Indiana residents can hit the road and support scholarships for Purdue University Northwest students by selecting the PNW plate option when you renew at the BMV!
Give By Phone
Direct: (219) 989-2323
Toll-free: (855) 608-4600
(Press 1 for Hammond campus, then enter extension 2323)
We accept Discover, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal and Visa and are available to take your call between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Central Time).
Give By Mail
Purdue University Northwest
Institutional Advancement
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
Please make checks out to Purdue Northwest, indicating any fund in the memo line of the check.
I wanted to give back to the institution that gave me my real start in life.
Victories and Heroes
Your Campaign for PNW
We invite you to join us in celebrating PNW’s “Victories & Heroes” by making a gift to change students’ lives and further PNW’s positive impact on the community.
More Ways To Give
The Chancellor’s Circle was established to recognize donors committed to furthering the mission of the university.
You can give more than you might think possible by supporting Purdue Northwest in your financial and estate plans.
Discover easy ways for Purdue University Northwest faculty and staff to contribute to student success.
The Champions Club is the primary fundraising source of the Purdue University Northwest Athletics Department.
Giving News
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan
PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.
Purdue University Northwest announces 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, award winners
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will honor four exceptional university alumni through its expanded 2026 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame awards that recognize accomplished graduates across different stages of their careers.