Belonging at PNW
At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self.
We offer a supportive community where you can express your individuality and thrive. You'll have the space to be authentic and genuine, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.
Find Your Community
First Generation College Student Initiatives
As a First Scholars Institution, Purdue University Northwest celebrates and supports our first-generation students, connecting them with the resources they need to thrive.
Our office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives is dedicated to enhancing the academic and personal success of students while enriching the university as a whole.
The Unity Hub is committed to fostering an inclusive, empowering and culturally rich environment.
From academic excellence to social responsibility, the Honors College cultivates the next generation of leaders and thinkers.
From Spanish Club to our car-building Society of Automotive Engineers groups to student government, there are organizations for every passion and interest at PNW. Take a look below for descriptions and contact information!
Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow Pride members. Our unique program lets students of all interests and skills to get involved.
I love the inclusivity, the environment, and I feel like I truly belong at PNW. PNW is everything I could ask for and possibly more.
I feel like [women's history month is] a way of recognizing women but also a way of setting the stage for the next generation of women.
Knowledge is the highlight of Black History Month and I feel like hearing people's story and their knowledge will just be so enlightening.
Upcoming Event Highlights
Mar 25
Women’s Leadership Luncheon 2025The Women’s Leadership Luncheon recognizes examples of leadership among PNW women and celebrates the careers of our student leaders.
Mar 26
Third Annual Women’s Art ExhibitionCelebrate local women artists’ creativity, resilience and perspectives at the Third Annual Women’s Art Exhibition.
Mar 27
The Personal is Political: How the Combahee River Collective Changed Feminist ThoughtHear from a roundtable of PNW faculty and staff on how the Combahee River Collective’s legacy still impacts feminists.
Mar 27
Normal Isn’t Real – Westville CampusJoin us for the movie screening of “Normal Isn’t Real.” This inspiring film features the stories of four young adults with LD/ADHD issues sharing their journeys to success in work and school, and the strategies they use to manage their challenges.
Places For You
Meet new people. Share your perspectives. Gather for events and study in a way that meets your schedule with our student-centered spaces in the Classroom Office Building, Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex and more!
The Mane Zone in the Classroom Office Building offers one central space to study, meet up with friends and interact with all things student life! This lounge is near Leo's Market and plenty of classrooms and student offices. Stop by between classes or stay for a while!
Meet new people. Share your perspectives. Gather for events. Everyone is welcome at the Multicultural Lounge in Classroom Office Building room 151!
The Student Union Library Building in Hammond and Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC) in Westville offer plenty of study space, board and outdoor games, a pool table, ping pong and more!
Calumet Falls in the Student Union Library Building offers plenty of study space and plenty of comfortable spaces to hang out with your friends! With its proximity to the E-Sports Arena, the Pride Cafe and the Library, Calumet Falls is an ideal student lounge for much of our PNW Community.
Any way you play, we’ve got the space for you! Gamers can drop in and play a variety of video games in the Esports Lounges in the Student Union Library Building (Hammond) or the Library-Student-Faculty Building (Westville).
Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow Pride members!
Student Life at PNW
With over 80 student organizations, intramural sports and an inclusive and welcoming campus community, PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.
PNW Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education
Purdue University Northwest has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.
Student Support
We’re here to help, whether you’re discovering career opportunities, exploring counseling options or exploring accommodations.
Academic Support
Meet with your advisor, schedule an appointment with the Writing Center, or seek Supplemental Instruction in core courses to build a path to independent learning and success!
News and Announcements
PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations
PNW invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public.
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.
Purdue University Northwest Invites Public to Join 2025 MLK Day Celebrations
Purdue University Northwest invites the public to join its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through free programming on Jan. 16 and Jan. 20, 2025.