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Student life

Create the college experience you want.

Mastodons take thunderous footsteps and leave lasting impressions. We are a supportive community, providing you the resources and opportunities to make the most of your time at Purdue Fort Wayne. From student organizations to countless activities and events to numerous areas designed to help you be successful, the Herd is here for you.

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Take a look at the PFW year.

View registration deadlines, finals week dates, and holiday breaks for the current academic year.

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Students studying together.

GoPFW

Access your student essentials—all in one place.

Check class availability, get registered, view your financial aid award, and pay your tuition by logging in to goPFW. This is also where you can log in to Brightspace, check your email, and find the student housing portal.

Student Shuttle Program

Catch a free ride.

The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Division of Enrollment Management and the Student Experience, has launched this program to provide you with free transportation to and from campus from surrounding apartment complexes, as well as weekly trips to Walmart.

 

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Resources

The tools you need for success.

We’re here to support you in any way we can—every step of the way.

We want to make sure that you have all the knowledge you need to stay on track. Connect with an advisor to help plan your academic journey. 

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On-campus learning support provides you with the tools you need to succeed. Get help with improving your academic papers and writing skills. Find a tutor to boost your confidence in math and science. Prep for your next big exam. 

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Add an authorized user to pay on your account. Set up direct deposit for refunds. Find important dates and deadlines. 

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Whether you need help unraveling a rough problem in one of your math and science courses or it’s time to make up the math test from the day you were sick last week, the Math and Science Tutoring and Testing Center has you covered. Get free math and science tutoring all year long to keep your grades strong.

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Your education is preparing you for a career, so why not take advantage of resources to get ready for job hunting and interviews? We can help you perfect your résumé, nail the interview outfit, brainstorm questions, and practice with mock interviews. 

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We offer high-quality research resources, expert information services, and innovative instruction to help you reach your academic goals. We even have group study rooms where you can work on projects, meet with a team, or hold a study session. 

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Want to browse the course catalog or sign up for classes? Looking for transcript information? Need to know if existing credits will transfer to PFW? Find it all within the Office of the Registrar.

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Download the PFW app to sign up for classes and check your schedule, find open computer labs on campus, submit a ticket to the Help Desk, or schedule training for new classroom tech.

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Meet with consultants who can help you with your writing assignments and public speaking for academic-related events. Our experts will help you improve or develop your thesis, strengthen your supportive arguments, understand the rhetorical situation, organize ideas, cite sources, improve clarity, and incorporate peer and instructor comments.

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Newsletter archive.

Don Life, PFW’s student newsletter, is published on Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters. Don Life Special Edition covers breaking news and time-sensitive information directly related to university operations.

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