Academic Regulations
Students who enter institutions of higher education agree to know and abide by the rules of their institutions. Purdue University Northwest provides students with several resources that outline the regulations that they agree to upon enrollment.
Academic Catalog
The Academic Regulations section of the Academic Catalog addresses topics such as:
- Academic standing
- Grading scale
- Incomplete grades
- Student classification (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
Civics Literacy Proficiency
Students who enter PNW in Fall 2022 or subsequent semesters will need to complete a civics liberty proficiency requirement. The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities were created to enhance the educational experience of PNW students and graduate a more informed citizenry.
Additional Resources
See PNW’s student handbook as well as official policies for academic integrity, free speech and more.
Key Dates
Mar 27
Celebrating Excellence: Taking PRIDE in Our TeachingCelebrating Teaching Excellence: Taking PRIDE in Our Teaching. Join your colleagues for a day of sharing ideas, building community, and celebrating excellent teaching at PNW!
Mar 27
Promotion & Tenure Information SessionAll faculty interested in learning more about the Promotion and Tenure procedure at PNW are invited to attend this session.
Apr 10
Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Spring 2026 CourseThe last day to drop a Full-Term Spring 2026 Course is Friday, April 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Apr 11
NSSE Survey — Deadline ApproachingThe deadline is approaching for the NSSE survey which PNW first and fourth-year students are invited to complete.