Commencement
Purdue University Northwest celebrated our Summer and Fall 2024 graduates on Dec. 14! We're excited to see everything you accomplish as you Power Onward to promising futures.
Fall 2024 Commencement
Congratulations to all of the graduates who celebrated commencement with us on Dec. 14. Your accomplishments fill us with pride, as do your bright futures.
Commencement Highlights
Commencement represents all of PNW's colleges and majors. Whatever their studies, students share the same commitment to hard work and perseverance.
The Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building provides the perfect backdrop for our outdoor spring ceremony.
Smiles are always plentiful as PNW graduates enjoy the ultimate reward for their hard work.
Newly minted Purdue Northwest graduates are encouraged to celebrate with family and friends before and after the ceremony.
Once the commencement ceremony ends, PNW graduates are eager to show off their degrees!
We are proud of everything our graduates have accomplished and look forward to seeing what they achieve as they Power Onward to the next stages in their lives.
Graduates pose with classmates, celebrating bonds forged through several years of study and hard work.
Students often customize their mortarboards with messages of encouragement and excitement about what's next after completing their degrees.
Additional Resources
Have questions about PNW commencement? Find answers to our frequently asked questions!
Upcoming Events
Jan 17
Graduate Students – May Graduate Plan of Study DeadlineGraduate 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.
Jan 26
Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2025Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.
Jan 29
Graduate Students – Graduate Candidacy DeadlineThe last day to declare candidacy for degree for May 2025 graduation is Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
May 10
Spring 2025 CommencementCongratulations to PNW graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you at Commencement.
News And Announcements
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
New Schedule for Commencement Ceremonies
Beginning Spring 2025, Purdue University Northwest will hold a single commencement ceremony each year in May.
A spark of curiosity: Meet Fall 2024 Chancellor Medallion recipient Oona Kintscher
Oona Kintscher, ‘24, had an array of academic interests while growing up in Berlin, Germany that spanned computer science, robotics, biology and medicine.