Academic Schedule
Refer to this page for dates of campus closings, registration periods, and important deadlines for residency applications and planning for commencement.
Spring 2021 Registration begins Monday, October 26, 2020. Below is a general registration schedule based on classification. To find the earliest date and time you can register, check your Registration Status in myPNW on the Registration tab.
| Earliest Registration Date | Classification |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 26 | Graduate Students, Undergraduate Seniors, Honors College, Veterans, Athletes |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Juniors |
| Friday, October 30 | Sophomores |
| Tuesday, November 3 | Freshmen |
| Thursday, November 5 | All Students |
Refer to the Refund and Withdraw Schedule for a comprehensive list of refund periods and percentages and last days to drop a course.
Refer to the Final Exam Schedule for the current semester’s final exam dates and times.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 Classes Begin | Monday, August 24 | 8:00 A.M. |
| Fall 2020 Late Registration Begins | Monday, August 24 | 8:30 A.M. |
| Fall 2020 Late Registration Ends | Friday, August 28 | 4:00 P.M. |
| Last Day for 100% Refund for Fall 2020 Tuition and Fees | Friday, August 28 | 4:00 P.M. |
| Deadline to Submit Intent to Graduate for Fall 2020 Candidates | Friday, August 28 | |
| Final Payment Deadline for Fall 2020 Tuition and Fees | Friday, August 28 | 4:00 P.M. |
| Labor Day– No Classes and Campuses are closed | Monday, September 7 | |
| Deadline to Submit Fall 2020 Residency Application | Monday, September 14 | 4:30 P.M. |
| Fall Break | Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13 | |
| Spring 2021 Priority Registration Begins | Monday, October 26 | |
| Last day to drop a Fall 2020 class | Friday, November 13 | 4:30 P.M. |
| Thanksgiving Break | Wednesday - Saturday, November 25 - 28 | |
| Fall 2020 Classes End | Saturday, December 12 | |
| Fall 2020 Final Exams | Monday - Saturday, December 14 -19 | |
| Fall 2020 Final Grades Due | Tuesday, December 22 | 5:00 P.M. |
Posted 7-13-2020
This calendar was developed in advance of the 2020-21 school year. Dates are subject to change as approved by the Purdue University Northwest Faculty Senate and Senior Leadership.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 Classes Begin | Monday, January 11 | 8:00 A.M. |
| Deadline to Submit Intent to Graduate for Spring 2021 Candidates | Sunday, January 17 | |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No classes and campuses are closed | Monday, January 18 | |
| Deadline to Submit Spring 2021 Residency Application | Monday, February 1 | 4:30 P.M. |
| Summer 2021 Registration Begins | Tuesday, February 2 | |
| Founders Day (No classes starting at or after 12:00 P.M. noon) | Friday, March 5 | |
| Spring Break Week | Monday - Saturday, March 15 - 20 | |
| Last Day to Drop Spring 2021 Classes | Friday, April 9 | 4:30 P.M. |
| Spring 2021 Classes End | Saturday, May 1 | |
| Spring 2021 Final Exams | Monday - Saturday, May 3 - 8 | |
| Spring 2021 Final Grades Due | Tuesday, May 11 | 5:00 P.M. (CST) |
| Summer 2021 12-week, 1st 6-week, and 1st 4-week Sessions Begin | Monday, May 17 | 8:00 A.M. |
| Memorial Day Holiday - No classes and campuses are closed | Monday, May 31 |
Posted 9-17-2020
This calendar was developed in advance of the 2020-21 school year. Dates are subject to change as approved by the Purdue University Northwest Faculty Senate and Senior Leadership.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2021 12-week, 1st 6-week, and 1st 4-week Sessions Begin | Monday, May 17 | 8:00 A.M. |
| Memorial Day Holiday - No classes and campuses are closed | Monday, May 31 | |
| 1st 4-week Summer 2021 Module Ends | Friday, June 11 | |
| 8-week and 2nd 4-week Summer 2021 Modules Begin | Monday, June 14 | 8:00 A.M. |
| 1st 6-week Summer 2021 Module Ends | Friday, June 25 | |
| 2nd 6-week Summer 2021 Module Begins | Monday, June 28 | 8:00 A.M. |
| Deadline to Submit Summer 2021 Residency Application | Friday, July 2 | 4:30 P.M. |
| Independence Day Holiday - No classes and campuses are closed | Monday, July 5 | |
| 2nd 4-week Summer 2021 Module Ends | Friday, July 9 | |
| 3rd 4-week Summer 2021 Module Begins | Monday, July 12 | 8:00 A.M. |
| Summer 2021 Session Ends | Friday, August 6 | |
| Summer 2021 Final Grades Due | Tuesday, August 10 | 5:00 P.M. (CST) |
Posted 9-17-2020
This calendar was developed in advance of the 2020-21 school year. Dates are subject to change as approved by the Purdue University Northwest Faculty Senate and Senior Leadership.