Purdue University North Central

Purdue University North Central is a campus of more than 4,000 students and is a part of the Purdue University system. Students may choose from two master’s degree programs, a variety of bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as courses that prepare them for transfer to West Lafayette or other campuses. It is located just south of the intersection of I-80 and US 421.

Purdue University became a presence in the area shortly after World War II when the University began offering technical courses at “extension centers” in more than 40 sites around Indiana, including LaPorte and Michigan City. The centers offered Purdue’s complete freshman engineering program, as well as a two-year technical institute.

Purdue University North Central teams are members of NAIA and compete within the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Intercollegiately, Purdue University North Central sponsors a men’s basketball team, a men’s baseball team, a women’s volleyball team, and a women’s softball team. The moniker of Purdue University North Central’s teams is the Panther Boilers. The official mascot is Pounce, the Panther Boiler.

Mission
The mission of Purdue University North Central, a regional campus of Purdue University is based on the tradition of a land grant university (Learning, Discovery, and Engagement).

Vision
Purdue University North Central will become the regional center of excellence for education, information, economic development and culture.

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate Programs
• Bachelor’s degree Programs

Graduate Programs
Master Degree Programs

Colleges

• College of Business
• College of Engineering & Technology
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science

Departments

• Department of Business
• Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
• MBA Program
• Department of Engineering
• Department of Engineering Technology
• Department of Computer & Information Technology
• Department of Communication
• Department of Education
• Department of English and Modern Languages
• Department of Social Sciences
• Department of Biology and Chemistry
• Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
• Department of Nursing

Contact Details
Purdue University North Central
1401 S. U.S. 421,
Westville, IN. 46391
Official Website: http://www.pnc.edu/