Welcome Week
Thanks to everyone who joined the fun of Welcome Week 2024! From the Scavenger Hunt to Welcome Rallies, we started the academic year filled with PNW Pride.
Keep the Fun Going!
Nov 23
Fall HikeJoin the Naturalist for a fall hike to see the changing leaves and enjoy the brisk cool air.
Nov 24
Sinai Forum: Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim GaffiganJoin the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan.
We’re excited to get back to classes for the fall semester! See what to expect and how to thrive with PNW’s back-to-school guide.
Show your pride! PNW has more than 80 student organizations to help you develop your passion and connect with friends.
PNW Scavenger Hunt
August 6 through September 8
Kick off the semester with Student Life as they head this year’s Scavenger Hunt. One lucky winner will receive a 13” Macbook Air with Apple Care. We will also hold random drawings to give away Beats Studio Buds to fifteen students.
Decorate the House
August 9
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SULB Concourse
Help paint PNW black and gold!
PNW students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and help bring the festive atmosphere throughout the campus!
Cookout with a Cop
August 14
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University Village
Stop by University Village (behind Peregrine Hall on the Hammond campus) to enjoy free food including burgers, hotdogs, cookies and chips and bottled water!
Decorate the House
August 16
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SULB Concourse
Help paint PNW black and gold!
PNW students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and help bring the festive atmosphere throughout the campus!
For the Win
August 18
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hammond and Westville Campuses
We understand that the days leading up to the beginning of the semester, and even the first week, can be stressful trying to figure out your class schedule and where exactly on campus they’ll be – so we’d like to help you with that!
All our offices on both campuses will be open and walkable, with Campus Ambassadors available on site to help you walk through your Fall semester schedule.
First Day of School Picture
August 19
Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Bell Tower
Take your first day of school picture under the Bell Tower!
Mane Zone Open House
August 20
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mane Zone, CLO
Come out and check out the new additions to the Mane Zone!
Retro Musical Chairs
August 20
12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
SULB Portico
Join the Office of Student Life for a quick game of musical chairs between classes!
Enjoy meeting new people and making new friends.
Welcome Rally – Westville
Wednesday, AUGUST 21
NOON TO 2 P.M.
LSF Plaza
Kick off the new school year with the Westville Welcome Rally! Connect with your fellow students and discover resources and organizations across our campuses.
Welcome Rally – Hammond
Thursday, AUGUST 22
11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
SULB Plaza
Kick off the new school year with the Hammond Welcome Rally! Connect with your fellow students and discover resources and organizations across our campuses.
Decorate the House – Tear Down
August 23
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SULB Concourse
Help the Student Life team take down Window Paint from Welcome Week in this civic service opportunity! Make some friends and grab a snack on us!
We hope to see you again when we repaint the windows for Homecoming!
Mane Zone Game Nights: Back to School Edition
August 27
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mane Zone, CLO
Ready for some back-to-school fun? Hang out and meet new friends within The Mane Zone located in CLO.
Connect with fellow students who share your passion for gaming and forge new alliances. Be sure to unwind, socialize, and create lasting memories by being a part of the MANE fun!
T-shirts distributed at the Welcome Rallies sported a unique "I'm Powering Onward" design.
Students at the Westville Rally got plenty of swag and food to kick off this school year.
The extreme heat didn't stop students from having fun at this year's Hammond Welcome Rally!
Student organizations were well represented during the Welcome Rallies.
Students at the Westville Welcome Rally were all smiles for photos!
Fun backdrops provided the perfect spot for back to school photos with friends!
Student organizations, colleges and departments joined in on the tabling fun.