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Upcoming Mechanical and Civil Engineering Events
Dec 10
Fall 2024 Final ExamsGet ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14.
Dec 14
Fall 2024 CommencementFall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Dec 17
Fall 2024 Final Grades DueA reminder to all faculty that final grades are due by Tuesday, December 17 at 5 p.m. (Central Time Zone). Enjoy your break!
Jan 13
Spring 2025 Classes BeginWe’re excited to kick off another semester of learning and PNW Pride. Power Onward!
Accreditation
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.