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.
Join a group of people in a club adjacent to, if not within, your major. You’ll find a much-needed community and support!
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 the resources of a premier metropolitan university, including the state-of-the-art Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.
Paws Up! Roar Pride!
Purdue Northwest competes in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). We have 19 varsity sports, including basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, cross country, track and field, golf, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey (ACHA) and Esports.
Power Onward at PNW
When you’re part of the Pride, you won’t get lost in the crowd. 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 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.
Inclusive and Welcoming
At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, our supportive campus offers a community where you can express your individuality and thrive.
With two campuses in Northwest Indiana, PNW has a premier metropolitan location and a hometown feel. The Hammond campus offers a vibrant residential experience and easy access to downtown Chicago. In Westville, our beautiful 269-acre rural branch campus is just an hour’s drive from both Chicago and South Bend.
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News & Events
February 25, 2025
Dr. Damien A. Gabis Dies at the Age of 83
February 24, 2025
Apply now for PNW’s Master of Social Work program
February 20, 2025
Vote for PNW in The Times 2025 Best of the RegionFeb 28
Toast to Black ExcellenceJoin us for the grand finale of Black History Month at our Toast to Black Excellence! This celebration will honor the incredible achievements of our PNW campus community, featuring a night of inspiration, reflection and community.
Mar 01
Scholarships DeadlineBe sure to apply for PNW scholarships before the deadline of March 1, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.
Mar 01
Parent UniversityWe know that planning for college can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Join us for a free program offering all the information you need to support your child’s path to higher education.
Mar 07
Founders Day 2025Please join Purdue Northwest as we celebrate the dedicated service of faculty and staff at the ninth annual Founders Day celebration.