Academic Calendar
Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Fall 2023
Purdue University Northwest students, apply to graduate online in myPNW, whether or not you intend to participate in Commencement.
Deadline to Submit Fall 2023 Residency Application
Residency Applications for Fall 2023 are due by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, September 12. For more information, visit the Residency web page.
Spring 2024 Priority Registration: All Students
Priority Registration for Spring 2024 continues. Register as soon as you can to stay on track for graduation.
Thanksgiving Break (Campus Open)
There will be no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Campuses will remain open.
Campus Closed: Thanksgiving Break
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes and PNW's campuses will be closed from Thursday, November 23 through Saturday, November 25.
Fall 2023 Commencement
Fall 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Fall 2023 Classes End
Fall Classes end Saturday, Dec. 10. Next week are final exams!
Fall 2023 Final Exams
Final Exams run Monday, December 11, through Saturday, December 16. Good luck on your finals!
Fall 2023 Final Grades Due
Fall 2023 Final Grades are due by 5:00 pm (CST).
Winter Recess – University Closed
Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Friday, December 22 to Monday, January 1 for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Tuesday, January 2,