Student Life
With over 80 student organizations, our Student Programming Board, Alternative Spring Break, and leadership programs, PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.
The Pride at Play
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
From Spanish Club to our car-building Society of Automotive Engineers groups to student government, there are organizations for every passion and interest at PNW. Join a professional society, volunteer in the community or even learn how to play a new sport.
Join Us for Welcome Weeks
Kick off the 2021 school year with food, fun, giveaways and in-person interactions! Show your PNW Pride at the Fall Sports Festival or lace your shoes and get ready to run with the PNW Pride Stride.
From intramurals to fitness centers, PNW provides a range of opportunities for students to meet friends, have fun and make progress.
Paws Up, Roar Pride! Purdue Northwest competes in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). We have 19 varsity sports, including softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, cross country, track & field, golf, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey (ACHA) and Esports.
Students in PNW's Baja SAE Collegiate Design Competition design, build, test, promote, and race an off-road vehicle in a competition with hundreds of schools across the country.
At PNW's Welcome Weeks, students enjoy free food, fun and giveaways on both the Hammond and Westville campuses.
From board-game showdowns to rec-league volleyball, PNW has fun offerings for every interest.
PNW's vibrant campus culture includes student plays and musicals, including 2019's "Beauty and the Beast."
Students get fired up for PNW basketball season every year with Late Night Madness! The fun, free event gathers students for food, contests and giveaways.
The Boots and Bridles Club is a fun place for those who wish to learn about different aspects of the equine industry. Students can compete on teams in two disciplines, Western and English, with levels ranging from beginner to open/advance.
Bubble soccer at the Fitness and Recreation Center is a low-stress intramural option.
I met a lot of great people who turned out to be some of my best friends, and to actually run a live television show that airs on Lakeshore PBS is really, really valuable.
Take advantage of all the opportunities on campus. Get to know your professors and classmates. Put yourself out there, I promise it will pay off!
Picture Yourself at Purdue Northwest
College is more than lectures and book study. It’s about discovering who you are and what you’re good at doing. At Purdue University Northwest, you will earn a quality degree while gaining real-world experience that prepares you for lifelong success.
Have questions about student life at PNW? Contact our office!
Upcoming Events
Sep 24
Spirit Squad Tryouts
Love cheering and dancing? Want to be part of the Pride? Tryout for the PNW spirit team!
Sep 25
Spirit Squad Tryouts
Love cheering and dancing? Want to be part of the Pride? Tryout for the PNW spirit team!
Oct 01
Looking Local: East Chicago’s Latina/o Histories
This two-part event explores the rich history of Latinas and Latinos in East Chicago, Indiana.
Oct 01
Rock the Blacktop: Battle of the Bands
Get ready to rock the blacktop! We’re bringing you up for a birds eye view of campus for a battle of the bands.
Life @ PNW
Welcome Home
Get the PNW experience 24/7 when you live in our University Village apartments.
Hope You’re Hungry
We have pizza, burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches, and, of course, coffee. Explore dining options on both campuses.
Stay Healthy
Both PNW campuses have state-of-the-art fitness and recreation centers, with many ways to keep your body — and mind — in shape.