PNW Calendar
From giveaways at Welcome Weeks to the Mane Event, PNW has activities around the year to build fun, deepen learning and grow community connections.
Days of Discovery
Thursday, April 16
Hammond Campus
Celebrate research, scholarship and creativity at PNW! The 2026 Days of Discovery event will feature a faculty panel, keynote speaker Lulu Miller and poster presentations from students and faculty.
Preview PNW: The Westville Experience
April 23
Want a closer look at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville branch campus? Our open house will walk you through the admissions process, inform you how to earn your bachelor’s degree at PNW and help you explore options to pay for college.
PNW Event Highlights
Apr 15
2026-27 FAFSA DeadlineThe FAFSA is now open for the 2026-27 academic year. Please be sure to complete this by April 15, 2026, to be considered for most Indiana state aid.
Apr 16
Days of Discovery 2026Celebrate research, scholarship and creative activities during the 2026 PNW Days of Discovery.
Apr 16
Days of Discovery Keynote AddressThe 2026 Days of Discovery Keynote speaker is Lulu Miller. Miller is the cohost of Radiolab, host of the kids podcast Terrestrials and author of the bestselling book Why Fish Don’t Exist.
Apr 22
Next Step Celebration: HammondWe want to celebrate YOU! Come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center and the departments who have made an impact on your PNW journey.
All PNW Events
Apr 14
Roar Rally Pop UpSomething new is coming to PNW! Stop by our table for FREE PNW Lions giveaways.
Apr 14
How Sweet It Is…Honey Workshop at HammondThis lesson will cover the use of honey in food, health care and medicine and teach participants how to select and care for honey.
Apr 15
2026-27 FAFSA DeadlineThe FAFSA is now open for the 2026-27 academic year. Please be sure to complete this by April 15, 2026, to be considered for most Indiana state aid.