News and Announcements

PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honorees Mitchell “Mason” Macenski and Nicole Kupchik at the induction ceremony.

PNW Honors Five Impactful Leaders at Fourth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction

Purdue University Northwest celebrated five impactful alumni on April 3, 2025, including the induction of Nicole Kupchik and Mitchell “Mason” Macenski into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.

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Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions

Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.

Logo: Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 4/30/25

Save the Date for PNW Day of Giving

Purdue University Northwest is making an impact on the lives of our students, alumni and in Northwest Indiana every day.

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Tuition and Fees

Get the numbers on how much it costs to attend PNW.

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Plan Ahead

Cost Calculator

Enter your major and courseload and see how much you can expect to pay.

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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

Areas of Study

From accounting to physics, explore PNW’s 70+ areas of study.

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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.

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Want a closer look at Purdue University Northwest?

April 24 and April 26

Whether you want to start on our Hammond Campus or explore our Westville branch campus, we have admissions events for you!

Join us to learn about the admissions process, potential majors, and how to pay for college.

Start Your Journey, Westville Branch Campus, April 24

Preview PNW, Hammond Campus, April 26

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Spring 2025 Commencement

May 10, 2025

We’re excited to celebrate PNW’s Spring 2025 graduates as they Power Onward to a degree!

Read the Pre-Graduation Guide

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Upcoming Events

Apr 08

Eid Al-Fitr Celebration

Join us as we come together to celebrate Eid with joy, community and festivity!

Apr 09

School of Education and Counseling Open House

Explore, connect and learn about education programs at PNW — from Elementary Education with a Special Education concentration to Secondary programs in English, History and Math!

Apr 11

Last Day to Drop Spring 2025 Classes

Last day to drop Spring 2025 classes ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11.

Apr 15

State Aid Deadline

PNW students, your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor by April 15, 2025 to be considered for most Indiana state aid.