Register for free Preview PNW open house information sessions
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites prospective college students and their families to attend their choice of fall 2026 Preview PNW open house events at both the PNW Hammond and Westville campuses.
The free events provide valuable information about the university’s academic programs, admissions process and paying for college.
Guests are welcome to attend either of the upcoming events:
- Preview PNW: Hammond from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at PNW’s Hammond campus, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, Ind.
- Preview PNW: The Westville Experience from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at PNW’s Westville campus, 1401 S. U.S. 421, Westville, Ind.
Register to Attend Preview PNW
Preview PNW events offer prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore the PNW campuses, meet faculty and staff, and learn how the university offers real-world experience in over 70 areas of study. Guided campus tours include visits to state-of-the-art classrooms, hands-on laboratories and collaborative workspaces.
Registrants for Preview PNW at the PNW Hammond campus will also have opportunities to tour the university’s residence halls, as well as learn more about PNW’s 90+ student organizations and 22 varsity athletic teams, including 18 administered under NCAA Division II.
Application fees will be waived for those who attend an admissions presentation and complete an application during the event. Admissions counselors and financial aid professionals will be available throughout the day to answer questions and walk prospective students through the admissions process. Complementary refreshments will be available.
Preview PNW is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about attending PNW. Registration for the events can be completed by visiting pnw.edu/preview.