This calendar is subject to change without notice. In preparing the calendar for an academic year, the University makes every effort to avoid conflict with religious holidays. However, conflicts are sometimes unavoidable. When they occur, efforts are made to make special arrangements for students affected.
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Re-enrollment Deadline | Dec 11 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Jan 2-25 | Thurs-Mon |
| ~Declare Minor Deadline for SP21 Grads | Jan 25 | Mon |
| Leave of Absence Deadline | Jan 15 | Fri |
| Arrival of Residence Hall Students | Jan 17 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Jan 19 | Tues |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Jan 24 11:59 p.m. EST |
Sun |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Jan 25 11:59 p.m. EST |
Mon |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Jan 25 | Mon |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Jan 26 | Tues |
| Wellness Day – No Classes | Feb 9 | Tues |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Feb 22-Mar 12 | Mon-Fri |
| Wellness Day – No Classes | Mar 11 | Thurs |
| Wellness Day – No Classes | Apr 7 | Wed |
| 1Late Drop Deadline | Apr 9 11:59 p.m. EST |
Fri |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Apr 30 5:00 p.m. EST |
Fri |
| Classes End | Apr 30 | Fri |
| Study Days | May 1-2 | Sat-Sun |
| Final Exams | May 3-6 | Mon-Thurs |
| Penn State Altoona Commencement | May 8 | Sat |
| University Park Commencement | May 7-9 | Fri-Sun |
~Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once the intent is filed, a minor can no longer be added.
1These dates apply to full-semester courses. Refer to the LionPATH “Schedule - Course Drop Dates” application for further information.