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Student Life Calendar

What's happening on campus? Find ways to have fun and meet new friends with PNW’s Student Life calendar!

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Get Ready for Fall 2024 Commencement!

Saturday, DECEMBER 14

You’ve Powered Onward to your degree, and now it’s time to celebrate as PNW hosts Commencement on the Hammond campus for Summer and Fall 2024 graduates!

See What to Expect on the Day 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

Student Life Highlights

Dec 13

Laser Holiday Light Show

Have a holly, jolly holiday at our annual Holiday Laser Light Show!

Dec 13

Laser Holiday Light Show

Have a holly, jolly holiday at our annual Holiday Laser Light Show!

Dec 14

Fall 2024 Commencement

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Jan 14

Spring Westville Welcome Rally

Explore your roar at the Westville Campus Welcome Rally!

All Student Events

Dec 10

Fall 2024 Final Exams

Get ready to start your final exams! Final exams run from Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14.

Dec 13

Laser Holiday Light Show

Have a holly, jolly holiday at our annual Holiday Laser Light Show!

Dec 13

Laser Holiday Light Show

Have a holly, jolly holiday at our annual Holiday Laser Light Show!

Dec 14

Fall 2024 Commencement

Fall 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Get Involved

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Student Organizations

From Spanish Club to our car-building Society of Automotive Engineers groups to student government, there are organizations for every passion and interest at PNW.

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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow Pride members.

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Athletics

Paws Up, Roar Pride! Go inside PNW athletics, from basketball and baseball to cross country and golf.