The Academic 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 | Aug 7 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Aug 17-Sept 8 | Mon-Tues |
| Declare Minor Deadline for FA20 Grads – Sept 8 Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once the intent is filed, a minor can no longer be added. |
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| Arrival Day of New Students | Aug 21 | Fri |
| Leave of Absence Deadline | Aug 21 | Fri |
| Arrival Day of Returning Students | Aug 23 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Aug 24 | Mon |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Aug 29 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
Sat |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Aug 30 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
Sun |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Aug 30 | Sun |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Aug 31 | Mon |
| Labor Day - Update - Classes will be held on Monday | Sep 7 | Mon |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Sep 28-Oct 16 | Mon-Fri |
| Late Drop Deadline | Nov 13 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
Fri |
| Thanksgiving Holiday—No Classes | Nov 22-28 | Sun-Sat |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Dec 11 5:00 p.m. (ET) |
Fri |
| Classes End | Dec 11 | Fri |
| Study Days | Dec 12-13 | Sat-Sun |
| Final Exams | Dec 14-17 | Mon-Thurs |
| Penn State Altoona Commencement | Dec 19 | Sat |
| University Park Commencement | Dec 19 | Sat |
1These dates apply to full-semester courses. Refer to the LionPATH “Schedule - Course Drop Dates” application for further information.
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 18 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Jan 2-25 | Thurs-Mon |
| Declare Minor Deadline for SP21 Grads – Jan 25 Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once the intent is filed, a minor can no longer be added. |
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| Leave of Absence Deadline | Jan 8 | Fri |
| Arrival of Residence Hall Students | Jan 10 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Jan 11 | Mon |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Jan 16 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
Sat |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Jan 17 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
Sun |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Jan 17 | Sun |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Jan 18 | Mon |
| Martin Luther King Day-No Classes | Jan 18 | Mon |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Feb 15-Mar 5 | Mon-Fri |
| Spring Break—No Classes | Mar 7-13 | Sun-Sat |
| 1Late Drop Deadline | Apr 9 11:59 p.m. (ET) |
Fri |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Apr 30 5:00 p.m. (ET) |
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 |
1These dates apply to full-semester courses. Refer to the LionPATH “Schedule - Course Drop Dates” application for further information.
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.