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PNW Fireworks Festival
Enjoy food trucks, music, inflatables and more at the 2026 Fireworks Festival in Westville!
Pumpkin Carving and Painting (Westville)
Get in the spooky spirit by carving and painting pumpkins on October 6 outside the LSF Building!
Pumpkin Carving and Painting (Hammond)
Get in the spooky spirit by carving and painting pumpkins on October 6 in the SULB Plaza!
Pumpkin Smash (Westville)
Come out and smash pumpkins for fun and stress relief!
Pumpkin Toss (Hammond)
Midterms got you down? Join Student Life with this Hammond Campus classic: The Pumpkin Toss!
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.
Graduate Students – Final Exam Deadline for December CAND 99100 Registrants
Students for whom a final examination is required must complete all requirements for the examination by Dec. 2, 2026.