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srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/08/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-117_Touched_550x688.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/08/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-117_Touched_550x688-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/08/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-117_Touched_550x688-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/08/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-117_Touched_550x688-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/08/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-117_Touched_550x688-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px"><h1 class="hero__headline hero__headline--mobile"> Student Life</h1></div><div class=hero__social> <a href=https://www.facebook.com/PNWstudentlife/ class=hero__social__link> <span class=" svgstore svgstore--icon-facebook"> <svg> <use 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class=subnav__link> MyPNWLife </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/get-involved/ class=subnav__link> Get Involved! </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/organizations-listing/ class=subnav__link> Student Organizations </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/calendar/campus-traditions/ class=subnav__link> PNW Campus Traditions </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/calendar/ class=subnav__link> Student Life Calendar </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/belonging-at-pnw/ class=subnav__link> Belonging at PNW </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/fitness-recreational-sports/ class=subnav__link> PNW Fitness and Intramurals </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/get-involved/things-to-do-on-campus/ class=subnav__link> Things to Do On Campus </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/housing/ class=subnav__link> PNW Housing </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dining/ class=subnav__link> Dining at PNW </a> </li> <li class=subnav__item> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/contact-the-office/ class=subnav__link> Contact the Office </a> </li></ul></nav></div></div><div class="module module--gold-light"><div class=container><div class="panel panel--swap"> <img width=576 height=384 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-644_Touched_576x384_v2.jpg class=panel__img alt="A student drives a dune buggy across campus." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-644_Touched_576x384_v2.jpg 576w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-644_Touched_576x384_v2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-644_Touched_576x384_v2-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" loading=lazy><div class=panel__content><h2 class="headline"><span>The Pride at Play</span></h2><h5>SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE</h5><p>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. Join a professional society, volunteer in the community or even learn how to play a new sport.</p><p><a class="button button--gold" href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/organizations-listing/ >Browse Student Orgs</a></p></div></div></div><div class=container><div class=panel> <img width=576 height=384 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-149_Touched_576x384.jpg class=panel__img alt="PNW students in matching jackets pose in a hallway" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-149_Touched_576x384.jpg 576w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-149_Touched_576x384-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-149_Touched_576x384-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" loading=lazy><div class=panel__content><h2 class="headline"><span>Belonging at PNW</span></h2><p>At PNW, you will find space to be your truest self. We offer a supportive community where you can express your individuality and thrive.</p><p>You’ll have the space to be authentic and genuine, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.</p><p><a class="button button--gold" href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/belonging-at-pnw/ >See Our Commitment to Inclusivity</a></p></div></div></div></div><div class=module><div class="slider__container image_gallery_tracking"><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-900x600.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="PNW student play in a game room" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun-501x334.jpg 501w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Join-the-Fun.jpg 1152w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>From intramurals to fitness centers, PNW provides a range of opportunities for students to meet friends, have fun and make progress.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-900x600.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Game action shot of soccer" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2021/05/Game-action-shot-of-soccer-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>Paws Up, Roar Pride! Purdue Northwest competes in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). We have 19 varsity sports, including softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, cross country, track & field, golf, soccer, volleyball, ice hockey (ACHA) and Esports.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/baha.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="A student works on a Baja race car" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/baha.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/baha-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/baha-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/baha-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/baha-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>Students in PNW's Baja SAE Collegiate Design Competition design, build, test, promote, and race an off-road vehicle in a competition with hundreds of schools across the country.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/WelcomeWeek_900x600.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="An aerial view of students walking across the quad at PNW's Westville Campus." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/WelcomeWeek_900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/WelcomeWeek_900x600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/WelcomeWeek_900x600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/WelcomeWeek_900x600-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/WelcomeWeek_900x600-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>At PNW's Welcome Weeks, students enjoy free food, fun and giveaways on both the Hammond and Westville campuses.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/Uno_Intramural_900x600_Touched.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Students playing Uno" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/Uno_Intramural_900x600_Touched.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/Uno_Intramural_900x600_Touched-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/Uno_Intramural_900x600_Touched-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/Uno_Intramural_900x600_Touched-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/Uno_Intramural_900x600_Touched-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>From board-game showdowns to rec-league volleyball, PNW has fun offerings for every interest.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/07/BaB_PNW_2019_web_4741-1-2.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Beauty and the Beast at Purdue Northwest 2019." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/07/BaB_PNW_2019_web_4741-1-2.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/07/BaB_PNW_2019_web_4741-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/07/BaB_PNW_2019_web_4741-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/07/BaB_PNW_2019_web_4741-1-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/07/BaB_PNW_2019_web_4741-1-2-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>PNW's vibrant campus culture includes student plays and musicals, including 2019's "Beauty and the Beast."</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/LateNightMadness_900x600.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="PNW students clap at our Late Night Madness event." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/LateNightMadness_900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/LateNightMadness_900x600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/LateNightMadness_900x600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/LateNightMadness_900x600-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/LateNightMadness_900x600-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>Students get fired up for PNW basketball season every year with Late Night Madness! The fun, free event gathers students for food, contests and giveaways.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BootsAndBridlesPic_900x600-1.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="PNW's Boots and Bridles Club after a competition." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BootsAndBridlesPic_900x600-1.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BootsAndBridlesPic_900x600-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BootsAndBridlesPic_900x600-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BootsAndBridlesPic_900x600-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BootsAndBridlesPic_900x600-1-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>The Boots and Bridles Club is a fun place for those who wish to learn about different aspects of the equine industry. Students can compete on teams in two disciplines, Western and English, with levels ranging from beginner to open/advance.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BubbleSoccer_Intramural_900x600.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Students play bubble soccer" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BubbleSoccer_Intramural_900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BubbleSoccer_Intramural_900x600-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BubbleSoccer_Intramural_900x600-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BubbleSoccer_Intramural_900x600-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2020/02/BubbleSoccer_Intramural_900x600-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>Bubble soccer at the Fitness and Recreation Center is a low-stress intramural option.</p></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class=module><style>#bqs .is-selected{ z-index:10000; }</style><div class=container><div id=bqs class=blockquote__slider><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=400 height=500 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2024-PNW-Marketing-Students-064_Touched_400x500.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="A PNW student in a purse stands outdoors" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2024-PNW-Marketing-Students-064_Touched_400x500.jpg 400w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2024-PNW-Marketing-Students-064_Touched_400x500-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2024-PNW-Marketing-Students-064_Touched_400x500-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>Jump right in—don’t be shy about all the fun, educational activities on campus. Take advantage of all the resources PNW has to offer.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p>Natali Moreira, ‘27, Psychology</p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Pabey.Christopher-550x688.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="Christopher Pabey" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Pabey.Christopher-550x688.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Pabey.Christopher-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Pabey.Christopher-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Pabey.Christopher-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Pabey.Christopher-601x752.jpg 601w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>Being involved on campus has plenty to offer and is a way to form many great relationships to take with you long past graduation.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/scrubbing-in-meet-2024-pnw-graduate-christopher-pabey/ >Christopher Pabey, ’24, Nursing</a></p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/AntoniaFrech2.jpg class=blockquote__img alt decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/AntoniaFrech2.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/AntoniaFrech2-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/AntoniaFrech2-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/AntoniaFrech2-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/AntoniaFrech2-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>If there’s something you want to get involved in, such as research, an internship or job, don’t be afraid to reach out. Make those connections and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/finding-her-momentum-meet-pnw-2024-graduate-antonia-frech/ >Antonia Frech, ‘24, Physics</a></p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Welch.Raquel1.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="Raquel Welch" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Welch.Raquel1.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Welch.Raquel1-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Welch.Raquel1-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Welch.Raquel1-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Welch.Raquel1-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>I loved how involved the campus is and the people. I’ve made connections with my classmates, professors and faculty.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/market-ready-meet-2024-pnw-graduate-raquel-welch/ >Raquel Welch, ’24, Marketing</a></p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Powell.Anthony.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="Anthony Powell" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Powell.Anthony.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Powell.Anthony-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Powell.Anthony-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Powell.Anthony-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Powell.Anthony-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>I thoroughly enjoyed the people of PNW. Just getting to meet and connect with people and learn about everyone’s different backgrounds and experiences.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/uncorking-a-career-meet-2024-pnw-graduate-anthony-powell/ >Anthony Powell, ‘24, Hospitality and Tourism Management</a></p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Garmon.Collin.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="Collin Garmon" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Garmon.Collin.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Garmon.Collin-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Garmon.Collin-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Garmon.Collin-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/05/Garmon.Collin-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>The diversity of the student body, the great faculty and the smaller class sizes are a few of the great things about this university. The faculty are more than willing to help you succeed and the smaller class sizes make it much easier to make connections.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/calculating-the-future-meet-2024-pnw-graduate-collin-garmon/ >Collin Garmon, ’24, Mathematics and Applied Statistics</a></p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/Brown.Teja2_Touched_550x688.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="PNW Spring 2024 graduate Teja Brown" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/Brown.Teja2_Touched_550x688.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/Brown.Teja2_Touched_550x688-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/Brown.Teja2_Touched_550x688-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/Brown.Teja2_Touched_550x688-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/Brown.Teja2_Touched_550x688-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>Being a first-generation college student sometimes you need people around you who actually understand what you’re going through—those were my people and if not for them, I cannot guarantee that I would have made it through college.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/law-and-order-meet-2024-pnw-graduate-teja-brown/ >Teja Brown, ‘24, Criminal Justice</a></p></div></blockquote></div><div class=blockquote__slide> <img width=400 height=500 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/DelReal.Jonathan_Touched_400x500.jpg class=blockquote__img alt="Jonathan del Real" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/DelReal.Jonathan_Touched_400x500.jpg 400w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/DelReal.Jonathan_Touched_400x500-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/04/DelReal.Jonathan_Touched_400x500-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" loading=lazy><blockquote><p class=blockquote__text>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.</p><div class=blockquote__author><p>Jonathan Del Real, ‘24, Foreign Language: Spanish</p></div></blockquote></div></div></div></div><div class="module module--gold-light"><div class=container><div class=panel><div class=panel__img><div class=video-responsive> <iframe width=560 height=315 src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/q706Jq_ZgY8?rel=0" title="Picture Yourself at Purdue University Northwest" frameborder=0 allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><div class=panel__content><p class=headline><span>Picture Yourself at Purdue Northwest</span></p><p>College is more than lectures and book study. It’s about discovering who you are and what you’re good at doing. At Purdue University Northwest, you will earn a quality degree while gaining real-world experience that prepares you for lifelong success.</p><p class=p-small>Have questions about student life at PNW? <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/contact-the-office/ >Contact our office!</a></p></div></div></div><style>.video-responsive{ overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56.25%; position:relative; height:0; } .video-responsive iframe{ left:0; top:0; height:100%; width:100%; position:absolute; }</style></div><div class=module><div class="container "><div class="grid grid--66-33-split"><div><p class=h2>Upcoming Events</p></div><div class=grid__item--right> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/calendar/ class="button button--green"> More Events </a></div></div><div class=module--top><div class="grid grid--4"><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 23</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/athletics-week-ahead-18/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Athletics Week Ahead</a><p><p>Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!</p></p></div><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 23</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/go-global-at-john-friend-court/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Go Global at John Friend Court</a><p><p>Get ready to experience a Global Roar at John Friend Court!</p></p></div><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 26</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/athletics-week-ahead-19/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Athletics Week Ahead</a><p><p>Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!</p></p></div><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Dec 02</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/play-day-westville/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Play Day – Westville</a><p><p>We are hosting Play Days for students to unwind and relax as the semester ends.</p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class=module><div class="container card_container"><h2 class="headline__dash"><span>Life @ PNW</span></h2><div class="grid grid--4"><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-054Touched_363x454.jpg class=card__img alt="A PNW student sits in her dorm room" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-054Touched_363x454.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-054Touched_363x454-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-054Touched_363x454-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/housing/ >Housing</a></p><p class=subhead>Welcome Home</p><p>Get the PNW experience 24/7 when you live in our University Village apartments.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2022/09/2022-PNW-Marketing-Branding-381_363x454.jpg class=card__img alt="PNW students talk in the Dining Hall" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2022/09/2022-PNW-Marketing-Branding-381_363x454.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2022/09/2022-PNW-Marketing-Branding-381_363x454-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2022/09/2022-PNW-Marketing-Branding-381_363x454-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/dining/ >Dining</a></p><p class=subhead>Hope You’re Hungry</p><p>We have pizza, burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches, and, of course, coffee. Explore dining options on both campuses.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-068_Touched_363x454.jpg class=card__img alt="A PNW student stands behind a volleyball net" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-068_Touched_363x454.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-068_Touched_363x454-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-068_Touched_363x454-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/fitness-recreational-sports/ >Fitness and Intramurals</a></p><p class=subhead>Stay Healthy</p><p>Both PNW campuses have state-of-the-art fitness and recreation centers, with many ways to keep your body — and mind — in shape.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-534_363x454.jpg class=card__img alt="A student decorates windows for PNW Homecoming." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-534_363x454.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-534_363x454-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/09/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-534_363x454-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/calendar/campus-traditions/ >Campus Traditions</a></p><div><p class=subhead>Part of the Pride</p><p>From Late-Night Madness to Roaring Loud, PNW campus traditions bring our community together all year long.</p><p> </p></div></div></div></div></div><section class=pre-footer style="background-image: url('https://www.pnw.edu/student-life/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2024/08/2024-PNW-Marketing-CES-Cap-002_Touched_1775x710.jpg');"><div class=container><div class=pre-footer__content><h2>See for Yourself</h2><p class=p-large>The best way to know what life is like at Purdue University Northwest is to visit campus and see for yourself!</p><p><a class="button button--gold" href=https://www.pnw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/schedule-a-visit/ >SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT</a></p></div></div></section></main><footer class=footer id=footer><div class=footer__top> <a href=/ class=footer__logo>Purdue University Northwest</a><div class=footer__grid><div class=footer__grid__item><div class=footer__address__group><div class=footer__address><p><strong>Hammond Campus</strong><br> 2200 169th Street<br> Hammond, IN 46323<br> (219) 989-2400<br> (855) 608-4600</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/getting-to-pnw/visiting/driving-directions-hammond-campus/ class=footer__address__link> Hammond </a></div><div class=footer__address><p><strong>Westville Campus</strong><br> 1401 S. 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