Welcome to University Village
At University Village, we’re dedicated to building a supportive community for academic success and personal growth.
Living on campus can help you build meaningful connections that extend beyond the classroom with engaging programs, social events and service opportunities.
Your energy, leadership, and involvement are what make the Purdue Northwest community vibrant and dynamic. Living on campus can be one of the most impactful choices you make—embrace it, get involved, and make it count!
Take the first step toward an unforgettable journey—review the guide below and get ready to make the most of your PNW housing experience.
If you have any questions or wish to make a comment about your accommodations, our staff would be happy to assist you. You may also reach us at housing@pnw.edu or by calling (219) 989-4150.
Before Coming to Campus
Register for Classes
UV residents need to register for classes and confirm their financial arrangements are in place before they move in to University Village.
Register Your Car
To help ensure our parking is for YOU (our residents) and you alone, we require each vehicle that parks in our lot to be registered with our office.
Label Move-in Boxes
Print out our Ready for Move-in Box Tags and label for each box you pack! This will make sure your things don’t get lost on move-in day.
Get your PrIDe Card
Residents must have their virtual PNW PrIDe card ready and on their phone before moving into the University Village community. Your virtual PNW PRIDE Card photo can be taken during New Student Orientation and is a vital part of the check-in process!
Review Important Information
- Be sure your emergency contact information is updated in your Housing Application.
- Read the Move-in Overview email you were sent thoroughly as it provides important move-in day information.
What to Bring
Not sure what to bring? Don’t worry, we got you covered! We hope the following lists will help you gather the most important items as well as save you some space by keeping certain things at home.
Bring
- Sheets (twin extra long)
- Blanket (comforter) and pillows
- Alarm clock
- Computer and printer
- Ethernet cord (Wi-Fi is available but hook-up is faster)
- TV
- Small lamp
- Thumb tacks or blue tape (for hanging things on the walls) – No Command Hooks!
- School supplies
- Textbooks
Provided
- Twin-XL bed
- Dresser
- Desk
- Chair
Bring
- Towels
- Bath rug/mat (Required)
- Shower curtain (Required)
- Shower curtain rings
- Toilet paper
- Toilet brush and holder
- Bathroom cleaning chemicals
- Rags and/or sponges to clean the bathroom
- Toiletries
Provided
- Shower
- Toilet
- Sink with mirror
Bring
- Compact stereo
- TV and cable cord (online streaming and local channels provided)
- Floor lamps (no halogen bulbs)
- Thumb tacks or blue tape (for hanging things on the walls) – No Command Hooks!
Provided
- Sofa
- Chair
- Coffee table
- End table
- Entertainment center
Bring
- Plates, cups and glasses
- Utensils (silverware)
- Pots and pans
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher detergent
- Coffee maker or Keurig
- Toaster
- Cleaning Supplies (soap, chemicals and rags)
- Garbage can and trash bags
- Recycle bin
- Food
Provided
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Table
- Four chairs
Bring
- Download our Laundry App!
- Detergent
- Fabric softener
- Basket
- Hangers
Provided
- Three washers and three dryers per floor
What To Expect During Move-In
We are excited and ready to offer our traditional full-day move-in extravaganza this year! We have a three-day move-in plan designed to get each student in safely and efficiently. Please see below for your schedule:
Housing Payment Meeting (Mandatory)
There will be a mandatory meeting with Financial Aid and the Bursar’s Office for any student who has not paid their housing bill in full (or set up a payment plan) by move-in day. You will receive information during your move-in day (red piece of paper) which will have the location and time of this meeting! YOU MUST ATTEND or you will be locked out of your room!
To ensure your check-in goes as smoothly as possible, please complete these items before you arrive on campus:
- Register your car
- Update your emergency and missing person information in your Housing application (click on the tab to the left once you are in the application to update these specific areas)
Please bring these items with you INTO the building to start your check-in:
- Virtual PNW PrIDe Card OR
- Nonexpired State issued picture ID
- When you arrive, turn at the light on 173rd St., follow the road around to the back of the Fitness Center, and stop at the tent at the parking lot entrance.
- Pull up to the person at the tent and tell them your building. They’ll give you a colored unloading zone sign for your dashboard (BLUE for Griffin, RED for Peregrine) and direct you to your unloading area.
- Park in your unloading area and have your student go into the building’s main lobby with their PNW PrIDe card or a valid photo ID to get started.
- Students, bring your PrIDe card or ID to TABLE 1 in the lobby, where our RA staff will guide you through the steps to access your room.
- Once parked, complete the info on the back of your unloading sign and display it on your dashboard to help us locate you if needed.
- Volunteers will meet you at your car to help carry items inside. Make sure everything is labeled with the student’s name and room number.
Note: You have 20 minutes to unload. After that, please move your car to the lots across 173rd St. and return to help your student settle in.
- Please try to enter the building through the outside stairwells and exit through the elevators/center stairwell/main lobby area.
- Anyone living on the second floor should use the stairs.
- If you need to rent a moving cart, please stop by the PNW tent near the EXIT with a state-issued photo ID. Only 1 cart per person will be given.
- Be sure to note any damaged/worn areas so you can put them into your Room Condition Report (RCR) which you can access in the Housing Portal. More information will be discussed at your floor meeting and will also be sent to you throughout the weekend via email.
- Please move your car when you are done so others can use those areas to unload and move in.
Guests
- Please exit the complex through the main entrance. This will allow you to exit quickly and point you towards more parking (turn left and go to the traffic light, then make a right).
- If you are helping your student settle in, please move your car to extra parking and then walk back to
Students
- Be sure to return any carts that were checked out and get your ID back!
- If this is after 3 p.m., please go to the Griffin Hall front desk to get your ID back.
- Students will need to move their cars to the parking lots on 173rd St. to make sure others coming after them have room to park/move in.
- Students should check their PNW email for check-in news and get started on completing their RCR (room condition report) which will be used when they check out to ensure there are no damages.
- If damages are found, please be sure to put in a work order.
Arrivals Before and After Move-in Day
We are excited to see so many International Students return to PNW! To help you prepare for your arrival on campus, please review the important information outlined below.
Arrival Information
New international students will be able to move into their rooms starting on the following dates at no charge. Please be sure to complete this form so that we can begin to plan for your arrival: Early Arrival Form.
- Fall 2024: August 9th, 2024
- Spring 2025: January 3rd, 2025
- If you need to move in before this date, please know there will be a $30.00 (USD) charge for each day.
Transportation Assistance
PNW is ready to help make sure you get to campus safely! Please read over this information and contact them with any questions:
PNW International Student Welcome Guide
Please be sure to schedule your transportation from the airport in advance.
Insurance Assistance
Need to Complete your Immunizations in the States?
All new international students have two weeks from their arrival date to complete their required immunizations. The on-site health clinic, the Center for Healthy Living, is here to assist! To streamline the process, please complete your insurance information before arriving to ensure you can conveniently receive all necessary immunizations on campus
No need to drive or arrange transportation off-campus – we’ve got everything you need right here!
If you arrive after the time designated above, your move-in will take place as indicated below. Please know, this is not as efficient as participating during our move-in days so it will take some time for our staff to assist you.
Arriving to Campus
- Arrive Between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.– Please go to the Griffin Hall Front Desk to check-in
- After 10 p.m. – We will not be doing any check-ins after this time. Please come back the next day between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Moving In
- Your move-in helpers will need to be signed in at the front desk. They will need to leave a nonexpired state-issued picture ID and can claim it when you are done moving in.
- There will be no volunteers to assist you during this time.
If you do not move in by noon on the first day of classes, your assignment will be canceled and your room will be given to someone else.
You MUST email our Housing Coordinator, Laura Trosien if you will arrive after this time/date.
Please look for a form in your Move-in Email and be sure to complete it as soon as possible. We will not hold any rooms for any student who is not on our late arrival list.
Any domestic students who wish to move in before their move-in day will need to complete an Early Arrival Form.
Please know that submitting this request does NOT mean it will be approved.
Approval will be based on the date requested as well as the approximate date of apartment/room readiness. There will be a $30.00/day charge for each day before your move-in date.
Athletes needing to arrive early should complete the above form AND communicate with their coaches for early arrival needs.