Purdue University Northwest

You are driven by passion. We help you realize your potential.

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PNW professors have so many connections in industry and provide so many opportunities for students to connect with professionals.

Mary Buksa, Accounting, ‘24



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Join a group of people in a club adjacent to, if not within, your major. You’ll find a much-needed community and support!

Joshua Grady, Computer Engineering, ‘25



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PNW may be a smaller campus, but that makes it so much easier to make friends, create connections and get the support you need.

Fatima Chavez, Elementary Education, ‘25



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Explore Majors & Programs

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.

Experience Our Campuses

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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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Nov 08

Diwali 2024 Celebrations

Join the Indian Student Association at Purdue Northwest for a vibrant Diwali celebration!

Nov 14

Broken Wheel Bison Farm

Presentation about the role of bison in America and how Native Americans used the bison in their everyday lives. Some Native American artifacts will be displayed throughout the presentation.

Nov 19

Native American Hoop Dancer – Scott Sixkiller Sinquah

Join the Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Scott Sixkiller Sinquah.

Nov 19

DIY Dreamcatchers

Join the Cultural Heritage Committee for the Do It Yourself Dreamcatchers and learn the history of the dreamcatchers and learn how to make them.