Get Involved
Make the most of your time at PNW! Get involved with student life, connecting with classmates through student clubs and organizations, campus events and more.
Check Out myPNWlife
PNW has a great new resource for our community to connect with each other, with registered student organizations and to stay informed about what’s happening on campus.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Learn more about our student organizations, from Spanish Club to the Criminal Justice Club.
Inclusive and Welcoming PNW
At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self. We offer a culture of inclusivity, equitable treatment and welcoming opportunities for all.
I like to emphasize that PNW is a place for everyone. No matter the culture that you are, no matter where you come from, we have a place for you here.
Student Life Events
Dec 05
First-Generation College Graduate Celebration
Come celebrate your accomplishment as a recent first-gen college graduate at PNW!
Dec 06
Play Day – Hammond Campus
Take a break from studying and join us for a day of play featuring make your own slime, games, puzzles and word searches, stress relief techniques, food AND even karaoke!
Dec 08
Black Graduate Pre-Commencement Celebration
Join us for the Black Graduate Pre-Commencement Celebration!
Dec 09
Fall 2023 Commencement
Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Get Involved
Looking for things to do outside of classes? Purdue University Northwest has everything you need to make your college experience unforgettable!
Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow Pride members.
Paws Up, Roar Pride! Go inside PNW athletics, from basketball and baseball to cross country and golf.
From our Pride Stride color run during Welcome Week to our pancake study break during final exams, PNW campus traditions bring our community together all year long.