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Purdue University Northwest hosts annual Sports Fest 2024

GreatNews.Life shares photos from Homecoming Sports Fest brought students, alumni and fans together to show PNW pride and support the university’s sports teams.

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Strategic Planning Committee: Discovery Report

The Strategic Planning Steering Committee conducted more than 45 internal and external focus group sessions with over 500 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners. Their feedback informed a Discovery Report that will be the starting point for the development of PNW’s new strategic plan. 

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“Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training

Safety is a top priority at Purdue University Northwest. We are proud to announce our annual “Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training will be offered on Tuesday, October 8.

Upcoming Events

All Events

Sep 21

Intramural Mini Golf Tournament

Do you have what it takes to putt like a pro? Let’s see those skills at the Intramural Mini Golf Tournament!

Sep 21

Trail of Scarecrows – Registration Deadline

School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups are invited to create scarecrows for display during October at the arboretum!

Sep 22

Hispanic Heritage Month Festival

Join us as we celebrate our fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival with enjoy local food vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. This event is open to the PNW students, faculty, staff and the community.

Sep 23

2024 Chancellor’s Invitational Golf Outing

Join Purdue University Northwest at the annual Chancellor’s Golf Outing to benefit student-athlete scholarships at PNW.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September to October

Join our annual celebration of the culture and history of the U.S. Hispanic and Latino communities! See the full calendar of events, including a concert, festival and more!

See the Schedule of Events

Resources

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Need Help?

Dean of students

PNW’s Dean of Student office is your go-to resource for addressing student needs and offering information on PNW policies.

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Finding Your Path

Advising at PNW

From exploring campus resources to choosing the right classes to meet your goals, your advisor can offer guidance on the best path at PNW.

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Plan Ahead

Classes and Courses

Stay the course to commencement—dive into PNW’s class schedules and course descriptions.

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Get Tech Help

Information Services

From accessing Brightspace to changing your password, get the help you need.

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Ask the Experts

Student Resources

From tutoring to counseling, access the resources you need to be your best.

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Stay on Track

Key Dates

From registration to commencement, check off the next milestone to success.

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Brain Builders

PNW Libraries

Study space, computers and experts ready to help–find it all in PNW’s libraries.

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Get PNW Gear

Bookstore

Get textbooks, notebooks and embrace your PNW Pride with t-shirts, hats, hoodies and more.