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Graduate Studies

PNW graduate programs are flexible yet rigorous, high-quality yet cost-effective, with small class sizes and huge opportunities.

Daniel Appiah Gyekye

When I came to Purdue Northwest, I was able to interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds. I learned a lot about leadership and the procedures of administration.

Graduate Samuel Arjona is pictured.

PNW gave me the fundamentals for my career, and I feel very confident about my capabilities now.

David Richter is pictured.

I wanted to go to a smaller school because professors will actually know who I am. I will be David, the guy who sits on the right, not just one person in a class of 250.

I have all the faith that I was given a superior education at Purdue Northwest’s CFT Program. I didn’t know it at the time, but a small cohort size is a huge asset in a graduate program. I felt challenged and supported by supervisors who knew me well and had the time to mold me into the therapist, researcher and person I am today.

Mary Kate Shannon
Couple and Family Therapy

PNW Alum Hugo Cedeno

PNW prepared me not only for my doctoral studies but also for my future career in the industry. I developed research skills and improved my ability to solve realistic problems that are faced by engineers and managers in the industry.

Hugo Cedeno
Ph.D., Civil Engineering and Computational Science, Fall ’20

I’ve had an opportunity to meet people from different industries and backgrounds. And I’ve learned from every single one of them. I find that I’m a better student and a better employee because of that experience.

Amanda Trinidad
Executive MBA 2018, Chicago, Illinois

Resources

Graduate Admissions

Learn everything you need to know about applying to PNW graduate programs.

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Opportunities for Support

Financial aid isn’t just for undergraduates. Learn more about our scholarships, staff positions and research grants.

Graduate Costs

Explore the cost of your PNW education, including personalized tools to help you estimate your costs.

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International Students

Explore details for international students as you take the step to join our vibrant, diverse community.

Jun 09

Graduate Students – August 2023 Candidates – Plan of Study Deadline

Graduate students that plan on graduating in August 2023 must have their plan of study received by the Graduate Studies Office no later than Friday, June 9, 2023.

Jun 21

Graduate School – August 2023 Candidates – Graduate Candidacy Deadline

Graduate students need to confirm their intent to graduate with their department no later than Wednesday, June 21, 2023. This can be done with a simple mail to your department or to the Graduate Studies Office (grad@pnw.edu).

Aug 18

Graduate Students – December 2023 Candidates – Plan of Study Deadline

Graduate students that plan on graduating in December 2023 must have their plan of study received by the Graduate Studies Office no later than Friday, August 18, 2023.

Aug 25

Fall 2023 Late Registration Ends

Fall 2023 Late Registration runs Monday, August 21, through Friday, August 25, 2023. Be sure to register beforehand if possible.