Guides
Information and guides for students and faculty related to courses, grades and student records.
Need assistance? Contact the Office of the Registrar at (219) 989-2210 (Hammond) or (219) 785-5342 (Westville). Please provide your email address when leaving a voicemail message.
For in person assistance, visit the Office of the Registrar in Lawshe Room 130 (Hammond) or Schwarz Room 120 (Westville).
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FERPA and Directory Information
Passed by Congress in 1974, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grants students specific rights regarding their education record.
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Register for Classes
Students register for classes through the myPNW portal. For undergraduate students, taking at least 15 credit hours per semester will keep you on the path to graduation.
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Change Your Major
The Change of Degree Objective (CODO) process is used to update a student’s major or other curriculum data in PNW’s student-information system.
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Academic Catalog
Your go-to reference for everything from programs of study and degree requirements to academic policies and regulations.
Student Resources
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Follow the steps to commencement, from applying to graduate to purchasing your cap and gown and getting your guest tickets.
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See the process for granting a parent or guardian access to view your student information.
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Get answers to your frequently asked questions about registration, enrollment and graduation.
Faculty Resources
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Faculty and instructors must certify attendance of all enrolled students within the first two weeks of each semester.
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Final grades for summer 2024 are due on Tuesday, August 6, by 5 p.m. (Central).