Belonging at PNW
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.
Find Your Community
First Generation College Student Initiatives
As a FirstGen Forward Network Champion, Purdue University Northwest celebrates and supports our first-generation students, connecting them with the resources they need to thrive.
From academic excellence to social responsibility, the Honors College cultivates the next generation of leaders and thinkers.
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. Take a look below for descriptions and contact information!
Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow PNW students. Our unique program lets students of all interests and skills to get involved.
There's always something to do on campus at PNW. You can easily walk into any faculty office for help, join clubs to make friends, participate in game nights to destress or study in the library and lounges. The campus always has something to offer for everyone.
PNW offers so many amazing opportunities to its students and the ways they pursue their future. I felt that given the opportunities, resources and student involvement PNW allows students, it was the best place for me to thrive in.
I chose to come to PNW because of the campus and how small but big it feels. Everyone is very friendly, but you get to see and meet new people every day.
Upcoming Event Highlights
Oct 19
Horror TriviaGather your friends, test your knowledge and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate Horror Trivia Champion!
Oct 21
Open Play KickballAre you ready to kick it, run it and own it at the open play kickball intramural? Open to all PNW students.
Oct 24
Honors College 5K WalkJoin the Honors College for a 5k Community Walk! This year, all proceeds from the 5K community walk will be donated to TradeWinds of Northwest Indiana.
Oct 26
The Struggle Bus Stops Here (Hammond)Stop by The Struggle Bus Stops Here and discover real solutions to real student struggles. Whether you need help getting organized, managing stress, finding resources, connecting with an office or simply figuring out your next step, we’ve got you covered!
Student Life at PNW
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.
Student Support
We’re here to help, whether you’re discovering career opportunities, exploring counseling options or exploring accommodations.
Academic Support
Meet with your advisor, schedule an appointment with the Writing Center, or seek Supplemental Instruction in core courses to build a path to independent learning and success!
Places For You
Meet new people. Share your perspectives. Gather for events and study in a way that meets your schedule with our student-centered spaces in the Classroom Office Building, Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex and more!
The Mane Zone in the Classroom Office Building offers one central space to study, meet up with friends and interact with all things student life! This lounge is near Leo's Market and plenty of classrooms and student offices. Stop by between classes or stay for a while!
Meet new people. Gather for events. Or grab a quiet place to study. Everyone is welcome in the Mane Zone in the Classroom Office Building on Hammond Campus.
The Student Union Library Building in Hammond and Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC) in Westville offer plenty of study space, board and outdoor games, a pool table, ping pong and more!
Calumet Falls in the Student Union Library Building offers plenty of study space and plenty of comfortable spaces to hang out with your friends! With its proximity to the E-Sports Arena, the Mane Cafe and the Library, Calumet Falls is an ideal student lounge for much of our PNW Community.
Any way you play, we’ve got the space for you! Gamers can drop in and play a variety of video games in the Esports Lounges in the Student Union Library Building (Hammond) or the Library-Student-Faculty Building (Westville).
Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow students!