Westville
Events
Winter Recess – University Closed
Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026, for winter recess. Campus offices will reopen Monday, January 5, and classes will resume Monday, January 12.
Westville Campus: Remote Operations
The PNW Westville Campus will operate remotely on Wednesday, Jan. 14, due to inclement weather anticipated to cause hazardous travel conditions in the LaPorte County area. The Hammond campus remains under normal operations.
Remote Operations
Due to anticipated dangerously cold weather conditions, both Purdue University Northwest campuses at Hammond and Westville will operate remotely on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Preview PNW: The Westville Experience
Our open house will walk you through the admissions process, inform you how to earn your bachelor’s degree at PNW and help you explore options to pay for college.
PNW Day of Giving 2026
Changing students’ lives starts with us! Purdue Northwest Day of Giving is the largest day-long online fundraising event for the university. For 24 hours, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community come together to create opportunities for PNW students.
Roaring Back to School Giveaway (Westville)
Community members can collect school supplies, snacks, and community resources at PNW's school-supply giveaway event!
Fall Welcome Rally (Westville)
Kick off the Fall semester at PNW's Welcome Rally, where you can explore everything campus has to offer!
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 Festival Fireworks
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.