A group of people during Roaring Loud

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.

Students pose in front of a PNW monogram statue during a welcome rally.

Welcome Week 2026

August 24 to August 28

Are you ready for Welcome Week? We’re excited to kick off the new school year with Welcome Rallies, giveaways and more!

EXPLORE Welcome Week Events

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

july 17 to september 25

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

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PNW Event Highlights

Aug 24

Fall 2026 Classes Begin

PNW is welcoming back all students for another semester. First day of classes is Monday, August 24, 2026.

Aug 26

Fall Welcome Rally (Westville)

Kick off the Fall semester at PNW’s Welcome Rally, where you can explore everything campus has to offer!

Aug 27

Fall Welcome Rally (Hammond)

Kick off the Fall semester at PNW’s Welcome Rally, where you can explore everything campus has to offer!

Sep 01

PNW Virtual Graduate Programs Showcase

Attend 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!

All PNW Events

Aug 16

Night Sky Viewing

Join Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.

Aug 19

Founders & Funders

Join us for the Founders & Funders where we bring together entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, students and ecosystem partners to strengthen Northwest Indiana’s innovation economy.

Aug 21

PNW Year Ahead Meeting

Purdue University Northwest faculty and staff members are invited to join Chancellor Chris Holford and Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Marie Mora for the 2026 PNW Year Ahead address.

Aug 22

Prairie Walk

Peak prairie season is upon us. Come get a guided tour and see the wildflowers blooming in the prairie.