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.
FERPA*
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is designed to protect the privacy of students’ education records and personally identifiable information.
* The Office of the Registrar is responsible for student record information and promoting FERPA compliance. Jennifer Williams, Registrar, is the Purdue Northwest University FERPA compliance officer. You can reach the Office of the Registrar at (219) 989-2210 or registrar@pnw.edu.
Key Dates
Oct 26
Spring 2027 Priority Registration BeginsRegister for classes during Priority Registration to get the best selection of class days and times!
Nov 13
Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 CourseThe last day to drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 Course is Friday, November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Break – Campuses ClosedDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 25, through Saturday, November 28.
Dec 12
Fall 2026 Classes EndFall 2026 Classes end on December 12. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!