Purdue University Northwest > Commencement

Commencement

Commencement is our favorite time of year! We get to celebrate YOU, our graduates and reward your hard work with a diploma.

PNW graduates in regalia walk to the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building.

Celebrating Spring 2022 Commencement!

Congratulations to the 976 graduates recognized by Purdue University Northwest during an outdoor commencement ceremony on May 15!

See Commencement Highlights

Read Graduate Stories

Additional Resources

Graduates pose together at commencement

Commencement FAQs

Have questions about PNW commencement? Find answers in our frequently asked questions!

A student receives her diploma from Chancellor Keon

Diplomas

Find details about your diploma, distribution dates, and reorders.

A student waves at commencement.

Degree Requirements

Read the official process for awarding PNW degrees.

A graduate holds up his diploma at commencement

Commencement Archive

Look back at past PNW graduation ceremonies!

News and Announcements

See All Updates
Nikoletta Kyriakakis

Chancellor Medallion Recipient: Meet PNW Graduate Nikoletta Kyriakakis

Chancellor’s Medallion recipient, Nikoletta Kyriakakis, ’22, earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Nursing with a minor in Psychology.

Sydney Hanson

In service to others: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Sydney Hanson

Sydney Hanson, ’22, is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Management and will also earn minors in Spanish and Marketing.

Ryan Milly

Constructing his destiny: Meet 2022 PNW graduate Ryan Milly

Ryan Milly, ’22, is finishing his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He is on a 4+1 academic plan and wants to complete an M.S. in Technology in 2023.