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New Student Orientation Begins
June 10, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Get ready to discover everything your new campus has to offer!
Meet fellow students, explore helpful resources and start your journey feeling confident, connected and excited for what’s ahead. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Register for New Student Orientation
Orientation Types
Welcome to Purdue Northwest – Start Your Engines
August 15, 16, 18 and 20
This orientation is designed for all incoming U.S. domestic college students and their families. We have planned a day full of fun sessions to help you transition to campus and adjust to college life at PNW.
The Westville Experience – Focused on You
August 13
Attending the Westville campus? You can be a part of the PNW community, complete your general education courses in Westville, and take classes on PNW’s Hammond campus to finish with Pride.
Express NSO – Been There, Done That
August 14
Express Orientation is geared for students who have experienced a college orientation previously. Perfect for transfer students or those re-entering. Stop in for express sessions before the start of classes.
International Student Orientation – You Belong Here
August 22
Whether or not this is your first time studying in the U.S., you belong here! Attend an orientation that is geared just for you. Your International Admissions team will help you feel welcomed and prepared as you begin your journey at PNW.
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.