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Purdue University Northwest Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report is a publication mandated by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.
Purdue University Northwest offers campus preview event for prospective college students
PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Saturday, Oct. 18 on the Hammond campus. For more information, or to register visit pnw.edu/preview.
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Key Dates
From registration to payment deadlines, check off each step toward commencement.
Oaktober Fest
Events throughout October
Kick off the season with fall fun at Gabis Arboretum’s first-ever Oaktober Fest with live music by Santeria: A Tribute to Sublime! The next day, enjoy Family Day with a magician, games and live animals. Also, don’t miss the Trail of Scarecrows and, for the brave, the Haunted Hike the following week!
Sinai Forum 2025
September 14 to December 7
Sinai Forum continues our proud tradition of bringing world-class speakers to Northwest Indiana. Explore our thought-provoking range of ideas and presenters.
Upcoming Events
Oct 15
Pumpkin Toss (Hammond)Midterms got you down? Join Student Life with this Hammond Campus classic: The Pumpkin Toss!
Oct 18
Honors College 5K WalkJoin the Honors College for a 5k Community Walk! This year, all proceeds from the 5K community walk will be donated to Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana.
Oct 18
Preview PNWWant to learn what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.