PNW Calendar
From giveaways at Welcome Weeks to the Mane Event, PNW has activities around the year to build fun, deepen learning and grow community connections.
Preview PNW
Oct. 17 | 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
PNW Hammond Campus
Want to learn more about what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? Preview PNW invites prospective students to explore everything PNW has to offer—from academic programs and student life to campus resources and support services.
Sinai Forum 2026
Season Begins On Oct. 4
The Purdue University Northwest Sinai Forum brings exceptional voices to Northwest Indiana for engaging conversations that deepen understanding, broaden perspective and illuminate the questions shaping our world.
PNW Event Highlights
Oct 12
Fall BreakPNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, 2026. There are no classes, but campus offices are open, with some exceptions.
Oct 15
PNW Virtual Graduate Programs ShowcaseAttend the PNW Graduate Programs Showcase to learn about all the PNW gradaute programs, how to apply, life as a grad student at PNW and more! Plus receive an application fee waiver for new applicants only!
Oct 17
Preview PNW (Hammond Campus)Want to learn more about what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? Preview PNW invites prospective students to explore everything PNW has to offer—from academic programs and student life to campus resources and support services.
Oct 24
Honors College 5K WalkJoin the Honors College for a 5k Community Walk! This year, all proceeds from the 5K community walk will be donated to TradeWinds of Northwest Indiana.
All PNW Events
Oct 12
Fall BreakPNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, 2026. There are no classes, but campus offices are open, with some exceptions.
Oct 14
Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event for PNW Faculty & Staff – Hammond CampusThe Center for Healthy Living (CHL) at PNW will be offering flu shots via drive-thru events!
Oct 14
Word on the Mane Street: Monsters in MediaJoin us for a creative and engaging conversation about the creatures that scare us, inspire us and help shape the stories we love.
Oct 14
Excellence Evolving: Campus ConversationsCurious about what’s next for our strategic plan? Join the Excellence Evolving: Campus Conversations this fall.