Students sit in rows during commencement. The photo focuses on two students who are looking at the commencement booklet they are holding. Everyone is wearing black commencement regalia.

Commencement

Purdue University Northwest's Spring 2025 Commencement will be Saturday, May 10, at the Hammond Campus. We look forward to celebrating your achievement with you!

A PNW graduate raises her degree at Fall 2024 Commencement

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.

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Commencement Highlights

PNW graduates in class of 2023 stoles march up to receive their degrees.

Commencement represents all of PNW's colleges and majors. Whatever their studies, students share the same commitment to hard work and perseverance.

Students sit outside in commencement regalia.

The Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building provides the perfect backdrop for our outdoor spring ceremony.

PNW graduates march in together

Smiles are always plentiful as PNW graduates enjoy the ultimate reward for their hard work.

Graduates pose after commencement with flowers and degrees

Newly minted Purdue Northwest graduates are encouraged to celebrate with family and friends before and after the ceremony.

A PNW HTM graduate poses with her diploma

Once the commencement ceremony ends, PNW graduates are eager to show off their degrees!

Two PNW graduates hold their diplomas in front of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building at spring 2023 PNW commencement.

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.

PNW College of Nursing graduates in commencement regalia

Graduates pose with classmates, celebrating bonds forged through several years of study and hard work.

A decorated graduation mortar saying "Miss Feliciano and off she went to change the world."

Students often customize their mortarboards with messages of encouragement and excitement about what's next after completing their degrees.

Additional Resources

Two students sit together during commencement. They are looking at a commencement booklet

Commencement FAQs

Have questions about PNW commencement? Find answers to our frequently asked questions!

A PNW student athlete poses with their degree holder during commencement

Diplomas

Find details about your diploma, distribution dates and reorders.

Three students stand together during spring commencement

Degree Requirements

Read the official process for awarding PNW degrees.

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Commencement Archive

Look back at past PNW graduation ceremonies!

Upcoming Events

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May 10

Spring 2025 Commencement

Congratulations to PNW graduates! We look forward to celebrating with you at Commencement.

News And Announcements

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A PNW graduate raises her degree at Fall 2024 Commencement

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.

PNW students at outdoor commencement

New Schedule for Commencement Ceremonies

Beginning Spring 2025, Purdue University Northwest will hold a single commencement ceremony each year in May.

Oona Kintscher

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.