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.
Being involved on campus has plenty to offer and is a way to form many great relationships to take with you long past graduation.
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 90 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
September 11, 2025
Purdue University Northwest reports gains in fall enrollment
September 8, 2025
Purdue University Northwest professor named Fulbright Specialist
August 29, 2025
Updated biology and computer lab spaces open during fall 2025Sep 15
Family Weekend at PNWWelcome to Family Weekend at Purdue Northwest! This special weekend celebrates the vibrant connections between our campus and the families who support our students.
Sep 23
Fall 2025 Career ExpoThe Fall 2025 career fair is being held for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Oct 02
Purdue Northwest Athletics TodayTune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM or JEDTV with your host, Rick Costello. View recordings of previous PNW Today programs here: PNW Today Playlist
Oct 03
Oaktober FestGabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is excited to host its first-ever Oaktober Fest, a fall celebration of music, nature and community.