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Student Life

Fort Wayne

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Why Us

Find your Place

You take your education seriously, and so do we.

At Purdue University Fort Wayne*, we combine the international prestige and challenging academics of Purdue University with personalized attention and hands-on opportunities.

Located in up-and-coming Fort Wayne, Indiana, we’re big-city in culture and lifestyle, but small-city in affordability, connectivity, and support. 

When you leave Purdue Fort Wayne, you'll have a degree from one of the most respected names in education—opening doors to countless opportunities and experiences. 

Every journey is important. We’re prepared for yours.

*Name is Pending Higher Learning Commission approval. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity University.

Our school represents a great education and unlimited opportunities. It also represents the place where I made many great friends!

Matthew Mock

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Mexico, Ind

120+

Student Organizations

14

NCAA Division I Athletic Teams

30

Research Partnerships with Universities Around the Globe

Our school represents a great education and unlimited opportunities. It also represents the place where I made many great friends!

Matthew Mock

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Mexico, Ind

Academics

Craft your Future

We know what it means to be unique

Every facet of Purdue University Fort Wayne's* academic experience has been crafted with the diversity of our students' needs and interests in mind, so that we can support your individualized pursuit of what matters most to you.

Not sure what your major should be? With our Pathways program, our counselors and advisers will work with you to find the career path that's perfect for you.

At Purdue Fort Wayne, pick from dozens of majors in:

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

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Engineering

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Technology

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Computer Science

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Education and Public Policy

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Education

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Public Policy

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Visual and Performing Arts

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Visual Arts

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Performing Arts

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Business

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Business

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Arts and Sciences

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Sciences

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Undecided?

Our Pathways program helps you find the exact right major for you.

With ample support services and a robust selection of honors societies, we have every tool you'll need to ensure success and satisfaction with your education.

It's your college career. You're the boss.

*Name is Pending Higher Learning Commission approval. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity University.

200+

Degree and certificate programs

90%

of classes average fewer than 40 students

330

full-time faculty members

Student Life

See yourself Here

Student organizations. Events. Athletics. Your own private room.

Many of our students have their own private bedroom (and bathroom) in our on-campus, apartment-style living spaces. Walk or bike to class. Catch the bus to Fort Wayne for a burger at Powers or a banh mi at Kim Vu.

Join in on an intramural sport or take advantage of free admission to all of the Mastodons' home games—whatever sport is your thing. And we've got 14 other men's and women's sports teams to cheer on all year long.

We know student life is just as important as your academic one.

So kick off your shoes—here, you're home.

While the school tested my character and passion, it taught me that as long as you have a family, grit, and the right attitude, everything is possible. It enabled me to believe in my true blue potential.

Gabriela Romo

Major: Biology
Hometown: Goshen, Ind

1500

Events on campus each year

16

Chapters of National Honors Societies

300

Events for housing residents

While the school tested my character and passion, it taught me that as long as you have a family, grit, and the right attitude, everything is possible. It enabled me to believe in my true blue potential.

Gabriela Romo

Major: Biology
Hometown: Goshen, Ind

Fort Wayne

Explore the City

Small-city vibes. Big-city opportunities.

Fort Wayne is the second-largest city in Indiana, and there's so much to see and do here. We believe in strong community connections, which is why we're so proud of our 250+ partnerships with regional employers and industries.

You'll intern, network, and receive some of your most formative experiences and opportunities in this city. And you'll definitely catch a TinCaps baseball game or Mad Ants basketball game—it's Purdue Fort Wayne tradition.

We know you're going to love this city as much as we do. Here's a few of the items on our Fort Wayne must-do list.

See a Saturday matinee at Cinema Center

Oldest Alt theater

Chow down at Coney Island

Famous Coney Dogs

Feed a giraffe at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

For grownups too!

Cheer for the Fort Wayne TinCaps

Free Pass

Celebrate the season with the Festival of Trees

Embassy Theatre

*Name is Pending Higher Learning Commission approval. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity University.

15

Museums

86

Parks and Pavilions

250+

Partnerships with Regional Businesses

Your Backyard

Through new Eyes

We can talk all day about why we love Fort Wayne.

But you're from here. You know already that this city is on an upswing: businesses are flourishing. Arts and culture have taken hold. New opportunities are popping up all over the place. It's a nice place to call home.

At Purdue University Fort Wayune*, you're gettting all the prestige and pedigree of Purdue's big name, but with convenience, cozy class sizes, and affordability.

Learn from some of the best faculty in the country; intern with businesses you've admired your whole life; make new friends from your hometown and beyond. There's nothing you can't do here.

See a Saturday matinee at Cinema Center

Oldest Alt theater

Chow down at Coney Island

Famous Coney Dogs

Feed a giraffe at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

For grownups too!

Cheer for the Fort Wayne TinCaps

Free Pass

Celebrate the season with the Festival of Trees

Embassy Theatre

15

Museums

86

Parks and Pavilions

250+

Partnerships with Regional Businesses

We're changing

IPFW becomes Purdue University Fort Wayne* July 1, 2018. Between now and then, we're changing webpages, forms, and more to reflect our new name. Thanks for your patience as we move forward with this exciting change!

*Name is pending Higher Learning Commission approval.