Two of PNW's cheerleaders pose with Leo the Lion.

Homecoming

Thank you for Uniting the Pride at Homecoming 2024! We loved celebrating with you and creating new memories together at PNW.

From Trivia Night to the Homecoming Sports Festival, we celebrated to see the entire PNW community during this week-long celebration!

View Photos from Homecoming Sports Fest

Explore Upcoming Campus Events

Dec 02

TRIO Lunch & Play

Join TRIO for a fun experience with your fellow peers!

Dec 02

Play Day (Westville)

We are hosting Play Days for students to unwind and relax as the semester ends.

Dec 02

Pancake Study Break (Westville)

Enjoy a break from studying and come have some fun!

Dec 02

Kitty Cuddle Party – Westville

Need a break from all of the studying? Join us to take a break from studying and visit with adoptable cats from the Michiana Humane Society.

Decorate the House

A PNW student uses window markets to paint a window

August 30

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SULB Concourse

Help paint PNW black and gold!

PNW students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and help bring the festive atmosphere throughout the campus!


Swagapolooza

A table full of PNW branded giveaways

September 3

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mane Zone (Classroom Office Building 119)

Looking for a shirt you might have missed out on? Need some swag to cheer on the Pride at Homecoming Sports Fest on September 8?

Look no further than this giveaway celebration to help you kick off Homecoming! Whether you’re looking to get a shirt for a loved one or looking to round out your wardrobe for Spirit Week, we’ve got you covered!


Trivia Night

Homecoming trivia September 3

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Alumni Hall (Student Union Library Building 360)

Join The Honors College and The Office of Student Life in this no-holds-barred event, Trivia Night!

Clash with friends and classmates to see who will be the trivia winners of the night. Don’t miss out on your chance to shine this Homecoming with Trivia!


Leo’s Birthday: Stuffed Animals

PNW mascot Leo flexes in front of the fitness building.September 4

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mane Zone (Classroom Office Building 119)

The Office of Student Life will be hosting a birthday party for Leo the Lion filled with cake, pin the tail on the Leo, limbo and making a stuffed animal Leo the Lion!


Homecoming Dance

Graphic: Homecoming DanceSeptember 5

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Alumni Hall

Get ready to dance the night away at this year’s Homecoming Dance!

Step into a world of glitz and glamour as we celebrate the spirit of togetherness and school pride.


Homecoming Sports Fest

A player on the PNW women's tennis team throws a tennis ball in the air and holds a racket in the other handSeptember 8

EVENT: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dowling Park

Celebrate with PNW’s Pride at the Homecoming Sports Fest at Dowling Park and the Kube in Hammond. Join us for food, music, activities, and more!


Decorate the House – Tear Down

A PNW student uses window markets to paint a window

August 23

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SULB Concourse

Help the Student Life team take down Window Paint from Welcome Week in this civic service opportunity! Make some friends and grab a snack on us!

We hope to see you again when we repaint the windows for Homecoming!

Powering Onward

A PNW student decorates a window for the Food Pantry

Student Life

PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.

PNW men's hockey during a game

Athletics

Explore the latest in sports from the PNW Athletics department.

An alumni stands in commencement regalia and holds up a PNW Alumni sign

Alumni

From alumni perks to special events, explore all of the benefits of being a Purdue Northwest grad!

Homecoming Sponsors

Logo: The PNW Logo with the text "Alumni" written in black, bold text below the "PNW"

Logos: Laborers Local 41

To request a disability-related accommodation for this event, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at timothyg@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.