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!
Explore Upcoming Campus Events
Jun 13
First 4-week Module Classes EndClasses end that run the first four weeks of the Summer Session (May 19 to June 13).
Jun 13
Taylor Swift: The Laser ShowJoin us for a journey through all of Taylor Swift’s eras at The Laser Show on June 13, 2025!
Jun 15
Father’s Day FishingSpend Father’s Day’s morning relaxing and fishing on our beautiful North Pond. It’s perfect fun for families and kids!
Jun 16
Summer 8-week and Second 4-week Classes BeginSummer 8-week (June 16 to August 8) and Second 4-week (June 16 to July 11) Classes Begin
Decorate the House
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
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
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
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
September 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
September 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
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
PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.
From alumni perks to special events, explore all of the benefits of being a Purdue Northwest grad!
Homecoming Sponsors
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.