Academic Calendar
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.
Summer 2019
| Event | 4-Week Session | 1st 6-Week Session | 2nd 6-Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Monday, Feb 4 | Monday, Feb 4 | Monday, Feb 4 |
| Intent to Graduate Filing | May 6 – June 14 | May 6 – June 14 | May 6 – June 14 |
| Classes Begin | Monday, May 6 | Monday, May 13 | Wednesday, June 26 |
| Drop Deadline | Tuesday, May 7 by 11:59 p.m. |
Wednesday, May 15 by 11:59 p.m. |
Friday, June 28 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Add Deadline | Wednesday, May 8 by 11:59 p.m. |
Thursday, May 16 by 11:59 p.m. |
Saturday, June 29 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Late Drop Begins | Wednesday, May 8 | Wednesday, May 15 | Friday, June 28 |
| Late Registration Begins | Thursday, May 9 | Thursday, May 16 | Saturday, June 29 |
| Memorial Day - No Classes | Monday, May 27 | Monday, May 27 | |
| Independence Day - No Classes | Thursday, July 4 | ||
| Late Drop Deadline | Tuesday, May 28 by 11:59 p.m. |
Thursday, June 13 by 11:59 p.m. |
Monday, July 29 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Monday, June 3 by 4 p.m. |
Friday, June 21 by 4 p.m. |
Wednesday, August 7 by 4 p.m. |
| Classes End | Monday, June 3 | Friday, June 21 | Wednesday, August 7 |
| Final Exams | Tuesday, June 4 | Monday June 24 | Thursday, August 8 |
*Deadlines are specific to the Summer Sessions. Please refer to your LionPATH Student Center for courses outside these date ranges.