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PNW Resources

1. Explore Housing

Living On-Campus

Our Hammond campus offers apartment-style housing for you and your 750 new best friends. You can walk everywhere — you’ll be steps from our fitness center and less than a mile from every building on campus.

Check Out PNW’s On-Campus Housing Options

Living Off-Campus

Finding affordable off-campus apartments and houses near Purdue University Northwest is easy with College Pads! Explore off-campus housing options near PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses to ensure you can fully enjoy your college experience. Use filters to find the perfect one-bedroom or shared apartment based on price, style and amenities. Built-in features allow you to check walking, biking and public transit distances to make sure you’re never late to class.

Note: Properties listed on College Pads are not associated with Purdue Northwest.

Check Out Off-Campus Housing Options

2. See What to Eat

The Pride Cafe and Leo’s Market are available throughout the semester. Whether you want to sit down, grab and go or just need a snack, you’ll have plenty of items to choose from!

3. Get Involved

With over 80 student organizations, intramural sports and an inclusive and welcoming campus community, PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.

4. Belonging in Action

At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self. We offer a supportive community where you can express your individuality and thrive. You’ll have the space to be authentic and genuine, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

PNW campus fosters a strong sense of unity, offering numerous opportunities for students. Whether one’s interest lies in robots, arts, intramural sports, or academic clubs, there is something for everyone.

Valli Nagraj Devendra, ‘24, Computer Information Technology