Preview PNW: The Westville Experience
April 23, 2026
Want a closer look at Purdue University Northwest? Preview PNW—The Westville Experience is an open house at the Westville branch campus.
We will walk you through the admissions process, inform you how to earn your bachelor’s degree at PNW and help you explore options to pay for college. Whether you are already set on a major or having trouble deciding, we’ve got you covered!
Registration Link Coming Soon!
Why Attend Westville’s Open House?
Preview PNW allows prospective students and their parents and guardians to experience the wonderful opportunities our Westville campus has to offer. Walk through the admissions process, learn about majors that interest you and explore opportunities for scholarships and financial aid!
The Application Is on Us
- Students can apply for free during Preview PNW! Attend an admissions presentation and let our admission counselors help you complete your application. It’ll save you $25 – who doesn’t love to save money?
- Refreshments are on us too! Enjoy some free bites and experience what it’s like to dine as a PNW student.
Explore 276 Acres!
- See how you can enjoy hands-on learning and connecting with professors who care, all in a beautiful 250+ acre setting.
- Whether you’re looking for group classes, cardio machines or open gyms, our state-of-the-art Westville fitness facilities are ready to serve you. Memberships for current students are always free.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.
Schedule a Campus Tour
You don’t have to wait for Preview PNW to visit campus! Schedule a tour to see for yourself what Purdue University Northwest has to offer!
Picture Yourself at Purdue University Northwest
PNW’s Westville campus is filled with welcoming places to study, eat, exercise, spend time with friends or just relax. See some of our favorites.
Our new esports arenas provide students with a comfortable space to game, study or hang out with friends!
Modern lab facilities gives students in subjects like biological sciences the chance to build a strong foundation for their future studies.
At PNW's Welcome Weeks, students enjoy free food, fun and giveaways to kick off the new academic year!
State-of-the-art buildings, like the Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex, give students comfortable space to study, socialize and meet friends!
Students can balance study time with workout breaks in PNW's fully equipped Fitness Center.
Sculptures and gardens enhance the 250+ acre Westville campus. Walking trails and study benches promote a peaceful, calm learning environment.
Get Ready to Excel
Interested in a PNW degree? You can complete your general education courses in Westville and take classes on PNW’s Hammond campus to finish with Pride.
Admissions Resources
PNW and external partners offer a range of scholarships to provide financial assistance and recognize student achievement.
Whether it’s help choosing the right classes or support from our counseling center, PNW has resources to help you thrive.
Westville’s Gallery Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! Stay for a delicious hot meal or pick up a quick snack.
Fun activities and state-of-the-art fitness centers offer many ways to keep your body — and mind — in shape.