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PNW’s Online Nursing Programs Earn Top 100 Rankings from U.S. News and World Report

PNW’s online nursing programs earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.

Hammond 3rd District City Councilman Barry Tyler Jr. speaks at Purdue University Northwest's 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

PNW Promotes Community and Dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

Purdue University Northwest hosted the first of its two Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations on Thursday, Jan. 16, with students, faculty, staff and members of the community gathering on PNW’s Hammond Campus to celebrate King’s legacy.

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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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Tuition and Fees

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Paying for College

Financial Aid

Learn more about scholarships and resources to help pay for college.

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Stay on Track

Key Dates

From registration to payment deadlines, check off each step toward commencement.

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PNW Programs

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See for Yourself

Visit Campus

The best way to find if PNW is the right place is to see it yourself!

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Getting to PNW

Maps and Directions

Get directions to PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.

Illustration of a basketball with text: The Mane Event and logos for PNW Alumni and Purdue Federal Credit Union.

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.

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Upcoming Events

Jan 22

Weather Alert: Remote Operations

Due to extreme weather conditions, both Hammond and Westville campuses will operate remotely on Tuesday, January 21.

Jan 26

Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2025

Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.  

Jan 27

2025 Chancellor’s Cup Challenge

Get your food pantry donations ready for the 2025 Chancellor’s Challenge!

Jan 28

FSA ID and FAFSA Workshop

Join us for a free financial aid workshop. We’ll share steps to complete your FSA ID/FAFSA and answer questions about the process.