Indiana University-Northwest

What is the history of Indiana University-Northwest?

Indiana University Northwest is a public regional campus of Indiana University in Gary. IU offered instruction in northwest Indiana before establishing the campus in 1963, a development that expanded access to university study for people living and working in the region.

Its identity remains distinct from IU Bloomington's: IU Northwest has its own Gary campus, academic programs and student services within the broader Indiana University system. Its mix of undergraduate, graduate and health-related programs reflects a longstanding regional role.

What are the faculties and departments at Indiana University-Northwest?

IU Northwest offers associate, bachelor's and graduate study across the liberal arts, business, education, health professions and public-service fields. Prospective students should use the campus's current program directory, rather than an IU system-wide list, to confirm that a particular degree can be completed in Gary.

Its academic organization includes the College of Arts and Sciences and schools focused on business and economics, education, nursing, public and environmental affairs, and social work. Representative fields include biology, psychology, computer science, business, teacher education, criminal justice, nursing and social work. Health-related offerings also include allied health and dental support fields; admission to a university does not necessarily secure a place in a selective clinical program.

Students considering a professional program should check its separate prerequisites, application process and clinical requirements. The IU School of Medicine's northwest Indiana presence should not be confused with admission to an IU Northwest undergraduate major.

What is the location of Indiana University-Northwest?

IU Northwest is at 3400 Broadway in Gary, Indiana, in the Chicago metropolitan region. Its urban location makes commuting from northwest Indiana and nearby Illinois a practical consideration for many applicants.

Gary's regional road network and transit connections provide alternatives to living near campus, but travel time depends heavily on a student's route and class schedule. Applicants planning to use public transportation should check the connections between their home, regional transit stops and campus before choosing courses. Chicago Midway is a regional airport option, though airport choice depends on the trip.

What is the mission and vision of Indiana University-Northwest?

IU Northwest's stated mission centers on providing Indiana University education, research and service to northwest Indiana. Its emphasis is regional access: undergraduate and graduate learning alongside work with communities and organizations beyond the campus.

That purpose helps explain its combination of broad academic study and programs connected to education, health care, business and public service. A mission statement describes institutional priorities, not a guarantee of any individual student's experience or outcome. IU Northwest is a public university campus, not a religiously affiliated institution.