Academic Calendar
Summer 2018
| Event | 4-Week Session | 1st 6-Week Session | 2nd 6-Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Monday, Feb 5 | Monday, Feb 5 | Monday, Feb 5 |
| Intent to Graduate Filing | May 7 – June 15 | May 7 – June 15 | May 7 – June 15 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, May 7 | Monday, May 7 | Monday, June 25 |
| Drop Deadline | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule |
| Add Deadline | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule |
| Late Drop Begins | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule |
| Late Registration Begins | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule |
| Memorial Day - No Classes | Monday, May 28 | Monday, May 28 | |
| Memorial Day Make Up Day | Friday, May 11 | Friday, May 11 | |
| Independence Day - No Classes | Wednesday, July 4 | ||
| Independence Day - Make Up Day | Friday, July 6 | ||
| Late Drop Deadline | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule | Refer to your Schedule |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Thursday, May 31 | Thursday, June 14 | Thursday, August 2 |
| Classes End | Thursday, May 31 | Thursday, June 14 | Thursday, August 2 |
| Final Exams | Friday, June 1 | Friday, June 15 | Friday, August 3 |
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.
Fall 2018
| Event | Date(s) | Day(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-enrollment Deadline Aug | 3 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Aug 13-Sept 4 | Mon-Tues |
| ~Declare Minor Deadline for FA18 Grads | Sept 4 | Thu |
| Arrival Day of New Students | Aug 17 | Fri |
| Leave of Absence Deadline | Aug 17 | Fri |
| Arrival Day of Returning Students | Aug 19 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Aug 20 | Mon |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Aug 25 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Sat |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Aug 26 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Sun |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Aug 26 | Sun |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Aug 27 | Mon |
| Labor Day – No Classes | Sept 3 | Mon |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Sept 24-Oct 12 | Mon-Fri |
| 1Late Drop Deadline | Nov 9 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Fri |
| Thanksgiving Holiday—No Classes | Nov 18-24 | Sun-Sat |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Dec 7 (5:00 p.m. ET) | Fri |
| Classes End | Dec 7 | Fri |
| Study Days | Dec 8-9 | Sat-Sun |
| Final Exams | Dec 10-13 | Mon-Thu |
| Penn State Altoona Commencement | Dec 15 | Sat |
| University Park Commencement | Dec 15 | Sat |
~ Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once intent is filed, a minor can no longer be added.
1 These 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.
Spring 2019
| Event | Date(s) | Day(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-enrollment Deadline | Dec 14 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Jan 2-21 | Wed-Mon |
| ~Declare Minor Deadline for SP19 Grads | Jan 21 | Mon |
| Leave of Absence Deadline | Jan 4 | Fri |
| Arrival of Residence Hall Students | Jan 6 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Jan 7 | Mon |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Jan 12 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Sat |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Jan 13 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Sun |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Jan 13 | Sun |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Jan 14 | Mon |
| Martin Luther King Day – No Classes | Jan 21 | Mon |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Feb 11-Mar 1 | Mon-Fri |
| Spring Break—No Classes | Mar 3-9 | Sun-Sat |
| 1Late Drop Deadline | Apr 5 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Fri |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Apr 26 (5:00 p.m. ET) | Fri |
| Classes End | Apr 26 | Fri |
| Study Days | Apr 27-28 | Sat-Sun |
| Final Exams | Apr 29-May 2 | Mon-Thu |
| Penn State Altoona Commencement | May 4 | Sat |
| University Park Commencement | May 3-5 | Fri-Sun |
~ Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once intent is filed, a minor can no longer be added.
1 These 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.
