News & Announcements

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Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation

PNW’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, reaffirming PNW’s high-quality undergraduate social work curriculum and commitment to preparing students for licensure in the professional field.

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Condolences

It is with sincere condolences we share the news of the passing of Professor Emerita and Department Chair Emerita Dr. Catherine M. Murphy on January 14, 2025. This is a profound loss for all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Armando Lopez

Turn The Tassel Podcast – First-Gen Voices (Featuring Armando Lopez)

Turn the Tassel: First Gen Voices is a podcast focusing on the stories, struggles and successes of first-generation college graduates. In episode five, Armando Lopez, ‘15, shares how he became a Cloud Engineer at Applied Systems.

Upcoming Events

Jan 17

Spring 2025 Late Registration

Late registration is the first week of classes – January 13 to 17.

Jan 17

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Jan 17

Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring 2025

If you drop Spring courses that are outside of the banded tuition rate, this is the last day to get a 100% refund.

Jan 17

Graduate Students – May Graduate Plan of Study Deadline

Graduate students who plan on graduating in May 2025 must have their plan of study received by the Graduate Studies Office no later than Friday, January 17, 2025.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

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The Mane Event

January 30

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fitness and Recreation Center

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!

Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

See More Event Information

Purchase Tickets for the Mane Event Experience

Resources

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Need Help?

Dean of students

PNW’s Dean of Student office is your go-to resource for addressing student needs and offering information on PNW policies.

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Finding Your Path

Advising at PNW

From exploring campus resources to choosing the right classes to meet your goals, your advisor can offer guidance on the best path at PNW.

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Plan Ahead

Classes and Courses

Stay the course to commencement—dive into PNW’s class schedules and course descriptions.

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Get Tech Help

Information Services

From accessing Brightspace to changing your password, get the help you need.

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Ask the Experts

Student Resources

From tutoring to counseling, access the resources you need to be your best.

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Stay on Track

Key Dates

From registration to commencement, check off the next milestone to success.

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Brain Builders

PNW Libraries

Study space, computers and experts ready to help–find it all in PNW’s libraries.

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Bookstore

Get textbooks, notebooks and embrace your PNW Pride with t-shirts, hats, hoodies and more.