Homecoming
Let's come together for Homecoming 2026! Come out and experience our favorite HoCo traditions and create new memories during this annual celebration of PNW.
Don’t miss our signature event: the Homecoming Sports Festival on September 27! You can cheer on PNW athletics while enjoying food, giveaways and more at this HoCo highlight.
Family Weekend
Friday, September 25 to sunday, september 27
hammond campus
Whether you’re here to catch up with your student at Family Weekend’s Welcome Night, participate in family-friendly competitions and activities, enjoy a movie at Housing or engage in conversations with faculty, staff and current PNW parents, Family Weekend offers something for everyone.
Homecoming Sports Festival
Sunday, september 27, 2026
Celebrate with the Lions of PNW at the Homecoming Sports Fest at Dowling Park and the Kube in Hammond. Enjoy food, music, activities and more!
Homecoming Events
Swagapalooza
Monday, September 21 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Hammond Campus – classroom office building, The mane zone
Stop by the Mane Zone to grab free Purdue Northwest merchandise and giveaways! From t-shirts and stickers to water bottles and other fun swag, there’s something for everyone!
Roaring Colors: HOCO Painting Event
Monday, september 21 from noon to 2 p.m.
Westville Campus – dworkin center 1021
Show off your art skills by painting vibrant designs, banners or signs for you to take home!
Homecoming Trivia
tuesday, september 22 from noon to 1 p.m.
Hammond campus – student union library building, alumni hall
Come with friends and your sharpest minds for a legendary trivia game!
Leo’s Birthday
wednesday, septEMBER 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Hammond Campus – classroom office building, The mane zone
Join us for celebrating our favorite mascot’s birthday! Take a photo with Leo, play pin the tail on the lion, meet the Lionettes, Stunt and Dance teams and enjoy birthday cake!
Homecoming Dance
Thursday, september 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location (Campus – Building, Room)
Step into a world of glitz and glamour as we celebrate the spirit of togetherness! Students may bring one non-PNW guest.
Family Weekend
Friday, september 25 to sunday, september 27
Hammond Campus
Whether you’re here to catch up with your student at Family Weekend’s Welcome Night, participate in family-friendly competitions and activities, enjoy a movie at Housing or engage in conversations with faculty, staff and current PNW parents, Family Weekend offers something for everyone.
Registration Coming Soon!
Looking Back at Homecoming 2025
The PNW community, families and friends gathered to cheer on athletics during the Homecoming Sports Fest.
PNW's field hockey team showed off for the first time during Homecoming Sports Fest!
PNW students decorated windows around campus to bring excitement to homecoming week.
Students were able to dance the night away at the homecoming dance.
Upcoming Campus Events
Aug 05
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguJoin the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Aug 08
Acorn Concert Series: Hyryder (Grateful Dead Tribute)Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a revitalizing tribute at the 2026 Acorn Concert Series!
Aug 12
Free Outdoor Movie Night: Project Hail MaryJoin the Office of Student Life for a free showing of Project Hail Mary (2026).
Aug 19
Founders & FundersJoin us for the Founders & Funders where we bring together entrepreneurs, investors, faculty, students and ecosystem partners to strengthen Northwest Indiana’s innovation economy.
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 civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
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