University College

Hammond Campus: SULB 313

Phone: 219-989-3160

Mission

University College at Purdue University Northwest is dedicated to enhancing the learning experiences of undecided and undeclared students. Students in University College engage with dedicated advising, invite-only events, and enroll in an FYE course created specifically for the undecided/undeclared students. The college offers one degree program, the Multidisciplinary Studies Degree.

Application

Admission to University College is based on the following minimum criteria:

Freshmen: High School GPA of 2.30 or above

Incoming Transfer Students: minimum GPA of 2.0 or above from their most recent college or university

Current PNW Students: GPA of 2.0 or above at PNW

Benefits

University College students have the opportunity to:

• Receive dedicated academic advising versed in all programs throughout the university;
• Enroll in specific First Year Experience course to facilitate declaring an appropriate major;
• Be part of a caring community centered on student success

Student Goals

Students in University College Advising have five primary goals:​

• Take classes related to a pathway - or general area of interest - that allow for both exploration and timely degree completion
• Explore their interests and strengths as they relate to majors and careers
• Familiarize themselves with the majors offered at PNW - including the academic content in the major, qualifications needed to declare the major and career opportunities associated with the major
• Connect their interests, strengths, and academic qualifications with a major offered at PNW
• Declare their major within their first 45 credit hours of study

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science

• •  Multidisciplinary Studies, BS