In addition to the main facility locations, the institution also leads laboratory and research activities at the National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) in Beaverlodge, Alberta.

With four schools dedicated to Applied Science and Technology, Business, Health, and Skilled Trades, NWP has over 2,800 attending students.

Northwestern Polytechnic has an International Education Centre which offers students courses in English as a second language (ESL).

Northwestern Polytechnic's Continuing Education (Workforce Development) offers courses to the general public in a number of areas.

Northwestern Polytechnic's Fairview Campus offers the only authorized training center in Canada for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

[citation needed] The Wolves Men's Volleyball team carries a strong tradition of winning in the ACAC and has received 2 silver and one bronze medal at CCAA Nationals.

Northwestern Polytechnic's Grande Prairie campus includes the 500-seat Douglas J. Cardinal Theatre and a double gymnasium.

Both are often used to host community events in Grande Prairie, including alumnus Jordan Peterson's book tour on February 10, 2018.

Northwestern Polytechnic's Fairview Campus includes a theatre and gymnasium, both of which are frequent hosts to events organised by the college as well as community.