Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Purdue University Northwest accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Purdue University Northwest has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at Purdue University Northwest finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	X	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Purdue University Northwest may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Purdue University Northwest?

Purdue University Northwest has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Purdue University Northwest directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Purdue University Northwest

When choosing a major, Purdue University Northwest students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Purdue University Northwest. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Purdue University Northwest false.Purdue University Northwest offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Purdue University Northwest

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Does Purdue University Northwest Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Purdue University Northwest directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Purdue University Northwest Have An Online Program?

✅ Purdue University Northwest true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Purdue University Northwest Offer AP Credit?

✅ Purdue University Northwest true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Purdue University Northwest Have An Honors Program?

✅ Purdue University Northwest true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Purdue University Northwest.

Does Purdue University Northwest Require Internships?

❌ Purdue University Northwest studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Purdue University Northwest does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Purdue University Northwest

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Purdue University Northwest Library

The main library on campus is the Purdue University Northwest Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Purdue University Northwest

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Purdue University Northwest does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Purdue University Northwest have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Purdue University Northwest has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Purdue University Northwest include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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