Academic Regulations
Students who enter institutions of higher education agree to know and abide by the rules of their institutions. Purdue University Northwest provides students with several resources that outline the regulations that they agree to upon enrollment.
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Academic Catalog
The Academic Regulations section of the Academic Catalog addresses topics such as:
- Academic standing
- Grading scale
- Incomplete grades
- Student classification (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
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Civics Literacy Proficiency
Students who enter PNW in Fall 2022 or subsequent semesters will need to complete a civics liberty proficiency requirement. The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities were created to enhance the educational experience of PNW students and graduate a more informed citizenry.
Additional Resources
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See PNW’s student handbook as well as official policies for academic integrity, free speech and more.
Key Dates
Jul 18
Study Away Proposal Workshops
PNW is hosting several faculty and staff workshops throughout the summer and fall semesters to work on proposals for a Study Away program.
Jul 24
Study Away Proposal Workshops
PNW is hosting several faculty and staff workshops throughout the summer and fall semesters to work on proposals for a Study Away program.
Aug 02
Summer 2024 Semester Ends
All summer classes end Friday, August 2. There are no finals week for summer courses.