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PNW Calendar

From giveaways at Welcome Weeks to the Homecoming Mane Event, PNW has activities around the year to build fun, deepen learning and grow community connections.

A drawing of Martin Luther King Jr. is placed in front of an American flag drawing. The PNW logo is in the top right corner in front of a yellow background.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

Illustration of a basketball with text: The Mane Event and logos for PNW Alumni and Purdue Federal Credit Union.

The Mane Event

January 30

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fitness and Recreation Center

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!

Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

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PNW Event Highlights

Dec 23

Winter Recess – University Closed

Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Monday, December 23 to Wednesday, January 1 for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Thursday, January 2, and classes will resume Monday, January 13.

Dec 26

Support PNW Students with a Year-End Gift

By making a gift to Purdue University Northwest scholarship funds, you can change students’ futures.

Jan 01

Deadline to Be Considered for Admissions Scholarships

Eligible freshman and new transfer students who apply, provide all supporting documents and are admitted to the university by January 1, 2025 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.

Jan 13

Spring 2025 Late Registration

Late registration is the first week of classes – January 13 to 17.

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Dec 23

Winter Recess – University Closed

Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Monday, December 23 to Wednesday, January 1 for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Thursday, January 2, and classes will resume Monday, January 13.

Dec 26

Support PNW Students with a Year-End Gift

By making a gift to Purdue University Northwest scholarship funds, you can change students’ futures.

Jan 01

Deadline to Be Considered for Admissions Scholarships

Eligible freshman and new transfer students who apply, provide all supporting documents and are admitted to the university by January 1, 2025 are automatically considered for academic scholarships.

Jan 10

CSSAC Spring 2025 Scholarship Application Deadline

Are you or your dependent taking classes at PNW? The Spring 2024 CSSAC Scholarship Application is now available for members of PNW Campus Support Staff and their dependents.