Academic Calendar
Start Your Journey in Humanities, Education or Social Sciences
Register for our Start Your Journey in Humanities, Education or Social Sciences open house at Purdue University Northwest's branch campus at Westville!
Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2024
On April 24, 2024, we’re asking the entire community to come together as we Roar Ahead for Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2024.
Spring 2024 Commencement
Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Campus Closed: Independence Holiday
In observance of Independence Day, both Hammond and Westville campuses will be closed and there will be no classes. Classes resume on Friday, July 5.
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2.
Fall Break
PNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 7 and 8, 2024.
Thanksgiving Break
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 27 through Saturday, November 30.
Fall 2024 Commencement
Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Fall 2024 Final Grades Due
A reminder to all faculty that final grades are due by Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m. (Central Time Zone). Enjoy your break!
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.