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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.

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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

Jan 17

Spring 2025 Late Registration

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

Jan 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

There are no classes and campuses are closed.

Jan 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Westville Campus

PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Westville Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 26

Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2025

Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.  

All PNW Events

Jan 17

Spring 2025 Late Registration

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

Jan 17

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Jan 17

Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring 2025

If you drop Spring courses that are outside of the banded tuition rate, this is the last day to get a 100% refund.

Jan 17

Graduate Students – May Graduate Plan of Study Deadline

Graduate students who plan on graduating in May 2025 must have their plan of study received by the Graduate Studies Office no later than Friday, January 17, 2025.