Purdue University Northwest

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

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It’s nice to be in a more intimate, smaller setting. It makes me feel like I’m actually a student, not a number.

Mya Bell, Human Development and Family Studies, ’24



A PNW student stands outdoors

All the faculty members I’ve worked with truly are working for you. They want you to be able to do what you want to do.

David Bolton, Communication, ’24



A PNW student outdoors in a Black Student Union hoodie.

You can just walk into a club on any day and you’ll feel like you belong, even if you’ve never met those people before.

Danielle Turner, Computer Information Technology, ’23



A PNW student stands outdoors.

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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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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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Jun 30

First-Gen Ice Cream Contest – Submission Deadline

Staff, faculty and students are able to submit their proposals for the first-gen student at PNW ice cream contest.

Jul 01

Deadline to Submit Summer 2024 Residency Application

Residency Applications for Summer 2024 are due by 4:30 pm on Monday, July 1. For more information, visit the Residency web page.

Jul 05

Second 4 Week Module Ends

The second 4 week module of summer classes ends Friday, July 5.

Jul 08

Third 4 Week Module Begins

The third 4 week module of summer classes begins Monday, July 8.