Purdue University Northwest Events
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Graduate Students – Final Exam Deadline for August CAND 99100 Registrants
Graduate students for whom a final examination is required must complete all requirements for the examination by July 22, 2026.
Fall 2026 Classes Begin
PNW is welcoming back all students for another semester. First day of classes is Monday, August 24, 2026.
Graduate Students – December Graduate Plan of Study Deadline
The last day for a plan of study to be received by the Graduate Studies Office to graduate in December is Friday, August 28, 2026.
Campus Closed: Labor Day
There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7.
Graduate Students – December Graduate Candidacy Deadline
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 is the last day to declare candidacy for degree for December 2026 graduation. Please notify your program of your intent to graduate.
Deadline to Submit Fall 2026 Application to Graduate
The deadline to submit your Fall 2026 Application to Graduate is September 13, 2026.
Fall Break
PNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, 2026. There are no classes, but campus offices are open, with some exceptions.
Spring 2027 Priority Registration Begins
Register for classes during Priority Registration to get the best selection of class days and times!
Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 Course
The last day to drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 Course is Friday, November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break – Campuses Closed
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 25, through Saturday, November 28.