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Academic Calendar

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 2021
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.

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Fax: 814-949-5702
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