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Fall 2026 Classes Begin
PNW is welcoming back all students for another semester. First day of classes is Monday, August 24, 2026.
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7.
Sinai Forum: “Hope Through History: How to Survive Turbulent Times” with Jon Meacham
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for "Hope Through History: How to Survive Turbulent Times" with Jon Meacham.
PNW Fireworks Festival
Enjoy food trucks, music, inflatables and more at the 2026 Fireworks Festival in Westville!
Sinai Forum: “The Future of the Supreme Court” with Neal Katyal
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for "The Future of the Supreme Court" with Neal Katyal.
Fall Break
PNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, 2026. There are no classes, but campus offices are open, with some exceptions.
Sinai Forum: “Chasing Cures: One Doctor’s Race to Save His Own Life—and Others” with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for "Chasing Cures: One Doctor’s Race to Save His Own Life—and Others" with David Fajgenbaum.
Sinai Forum: “Live Inspired: Resilience, Gratitude and the Strength to Overcome” with John O’Leary
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for "Live Inspired: Resilience, Gratitude and the Strength to Overcome" with John O'Leary.
Thanksgiving Break – Campuses Closed
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 25, through Saturday, November 28.
Sinai Forum: “The Soundtrack of Summer: Baseball, Broadcasting and the Stories That Connect Us” with Pat Hughes
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for "The Soundtrack of Summer: Baseball, Broadcasting and the Stories That Connect Us" with Pat Hughes.