Fatima Chavez

Honors College

From academic excellence to social responsibility, the Honors College cultivates the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

PNW Honors students converse and study.

Paths to Success

Learn more about the benefits of being a part of Honors College.

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Chad Jamrock

The Honors College has given me an incredible opportunity to be more involved in the community and has allowed me to go to a bunch of great places.

I have friends in biology, nursing, English—people I wouldn’t have known at all if I weren’t in the Honors College.

Aneria Patel is pictured.

The Honors College is an amazing community with students from various majors and backgrounds! With opportunities such as student research to social and volunteering events, there are always new and exciting experiences to have and great people to meet!

Aneri Patel, Honors College

PNW student Courtney Blackwell

I chose PNW because of the challenging academics. It’s also close to home, the environment is welcoming, and they’re part of NCAA Division II Athletics.

Resources

A student walks during the Honors College 5k

Honors Benefits

Student Resources

From peer mentoring to research opportunities, see how Honors College prepares you to excel.

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In the Classroom

Honors Curriculum

Our learner-centered courses emphasize critical thinking and conceptual, discussion-based learning.

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Who We Are

About Honors

Meet the faculty and staff who will work with you to create an experience that meets your needs.

News and Announcements

Kathryn Rochefort

A love of teaching: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Kathryn Rochefort

Kathryn Rochefort’s love of learning and teaching was inspired by her third grade teacher. It was that inspiration which led her to earn a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).

A PNW graduate with flowers holds her diploma high.

Recognizing Our Graduates

Purdue University Northwest proudly celebrates the graduates who received their degrees during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2022.

Aaron Ramirez

Inspired to Mentor: Meet PNW 2022 graduate Aaron Ramirez

Ramirez, a first-generation student from East Chicago, has served as a peer mentor in the Honors College, including as the first-ever Peer Mentor Chair on the college’s Student Advisory Board. He has also worked as a peer mentor in TRIO Student Support Services.

Upcoming Events

Mar 27

Registration Open Labs

Come to a Registration Open Lab to learn how to register in the new Student Scheduling Assistant in myPNW.

Mar 27

Fall 2023 Priority Registration: Sophomores

Priority Registration dates for Fall 2023 will begin on March 20 for the various student classifications.

Mar 28

Honors Book Club: Push Through and Daily Push Journal

The Honors Book Club is a chance for students from all majors to read and engage in conversation in an informal, relaxed setting.

Apr 01

PNW 5K Community Walk “Students Helping the Community, One Step at a Time”

Join us in this 5K community walk to raise funds for the FoodBank of Northwest Indiana! Your support will impact the lives of families that are struggling with food insecurity.