Where academic excellence meets real-world experience.
PNW professors have so many connections in industry and provide so many opportunities for students to connect with professionals.
Join a group of people in a club adjacent to, if not within, your major. You’ll find a much-needed community and support!
PNW may be a smaller campus, but that makes it so much easier to make friends, create connections and get the support you need.
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At Purdue University Northwest, small classes and supportive professors will help you build the hands-on skills and connections you need to thrive in more than 70 areas of study, from cybersecurity to psychology.
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Focused on You
PNW has everything you need to succeed, balancing a small-school feel with state-of-the-art resources, including the cutting-edge Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.
Competing with Courage
Purdue University Northwest student-athletes compete in 22 sports, primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Whatever sport they play, our athletes display the determination and commitment that PNW is known for.
Power Onward at PNW
At Purdue University Northwest, small classes and supportive professors will help you build the hands-on skills and connections you need to thrive in more than 70 areas of study, from cybersecurity to psychology.
Find Your Fit
With over 80 student organizations, intramural sports and a supportive campus community, PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.
Belonging at PNW
At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self. You'll have the space to be authentic and genuine, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.
With two campuses in Northwest Indiana, PNW is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Our Hammond campus offers a vibrant residential experience and easy access to downtown Chicago. Our Westville branch campus lets students start their academic journey in a beautiful rural setting.
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News & Events
June 5, 2025
PNW’s DNP students translate science into practiceJun 16
Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes BeginSummer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin
Jun 16
PNW Powers 45th Annual Golf OutingJoin us at Briar Ridge Country Club for the Powers-Purdue Northwest 45th Golf Outing! Proceeds from the event benefit student-athlete scholarships at Purdue University Northwest.
Jun 20
Acorn Concert Series: Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute)Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of Led Zeppelin with Kashmir, a revitalizing tribute band at the 2025 Acorn Concert Series!
Jun 27
First 6-week Classes EndClasses end that run the first six weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 27).