Family Weekend

Join us for Family Weekend at Purdue Northwest! This special weekend celebrates the connections between our campus and the families who support our students.

Whether you’re here to catch up with your student at Family Weekend’s Welcome Night, participate in family-friendly competitions and activities, enjoy a movie in Alumni Hall or engage in conversations with faculty, staff and current PNW parents, Family Weekend offers something for everyone.

A window into student life and a chance to experience the spirit of PNW firsthand, Family Weekend is packed with activities for all age groups!

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Family Weekend Schedule

Friday

Activities from 4 to 9:30 p.m.

• Cookout – 4 to 7 p.m.
• Resource Fair – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Campus Tours – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Movie in the Gymnasium – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday

Activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Campus Scavenger Hunt
• Kids’ Zone
• Family Games and Activities
• Networking
• Family Photos

Sunday

Activities from 9 to 11 a.m.

• Family Brunch (Provided by PNW)
• Sports Fest at Dowling Park

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services, and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.