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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.
Fall 2026 Classes End
Fall 2026 Classes end on December 12. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!
Fall 2026 Final Exams
Get ready to start your final exams! Final Exams run Monday, December 14, through Saturday, December 19.
Fall 2026 Final Grades Due
Fall 2026 Final grades are due by 5 p.m. (Central) on Tuesday, December 22.