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
May 11
NSSE Survey DeadlineMay 11 is the deadline for the NSSE survey, which PNW first and fourth-year students are invited to complete.
May 18
Summer 2026 First Day of ClassesFirst day of Summer 2026 Classes, including twelve week, first six-week and first four-week modules.
May 25
Memorial Day Holiday – No Classes & Campuses are ClosedOn Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, there are no classes and campus offices are closed.