Commencement
Purdue University Northwest will be celebrating our Fall 2024 graduates with two ceremonies on Dec. 14! We're excited to see everything you accomplish as you Power Onward to promising futures.
Fall 2024 Commencement
December 14, 2024
Purdue Northwest will host Commencement ceremonies for Summer and Fall 2024 graduates on the Hammond campus at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Celebrating Spring 2024 Graduates
We were proud to recognize PNW’s Spring 2024 graduates with a celebratory commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024.
Commencement Highlights
Commencement represents all of PNW's colleges and majors. Whatever their studies, students share the same commitment to hard work and perseverance.
The Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building provides the perfect backdrop for our outdoor spring ceremonies.
The fall commencement ceremony takes place inside the Fitness and Recreation Center on PNW's Hammond Campus.
Smiles are always plentiful as PNW graduates enjoy the ultimate reward for their hard work.
Newly minted Purdue Northwest graduates are encouraged to celebrate with family and friends before and after the ceremony.
Once the commencement ceremony ends, PNW graduates are eager to show off their degrees!
We are proud of everything our graduates have accomplished and look forward to seeing what they achieve as they Power Onward to the next stages in their lives.
Graduates pose with classmates, celebrating bonds forged through several years of study and hard work.
Students often customize their mortarboards with messages of encouragement and excitement about what's next after completing their degrees.
Additional Resources
Have questions about PNW commencement? Find answers to our frequently asked questions!
Upcoming Events
Nov 20
Signing Day- Celebrate your Graduation with us! (Hammond)We want to celebrate YOU! Come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center!
Nov 21
Signing Day – Celebrate your Graduation with us! (Westville)We want to celebrate YOU! Come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center!
Dec 14
Fall 2024 CommencementFall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Jan 26
Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2025Speak with your academic advisor to make sure you are eligible to graduate and submit your application.
News And Announcements
Ten highlights from the 2023-24 academic year
PNW’s 2023-24 academic year was marked by historic opportunities in academics and community impact, major designations reflecting university strategic initiatives, new feats for Pride Athletics, engaging and empowering student life events and much more.
Purdue University Northwest spring graduates encouraged to be brave in their careers
PNW spring 2024 graduates arduously persisted to complete their college degrees. Intensive hours spent studying or researching, leading on-campus events, and shining on the field or court have prepared PNW graduates well for their next professional ventures.
Uncorking a Career: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Anthony Powell
Anthony Powell, ’24, will be one step closer to his dream of owning a winery and restaurant when he graduates with a bachelor of science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM).