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
Feb 08
Graduate School – May 2023 Graduate Candidacy Deadline
Graduate students that plan on graduating in May 2023, are required to notify their department of their intent to graduate no later than Wednesday, February 8, 2023. This can be […]
Mar 13
Spring Break
Spring break runs Monday, March 13 through Saturday, March 18. Classes resume Monday, March 20.
Apr 07
Last Day to Drop a Spring 2023 Class
Last day to drop Spring 2023 classes ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 7.