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(s) | Day(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Re-enrollment Deadline | Dec 13 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Jan 2-27 | Thurs-Mon |
| Declare Minor Deadline for SP20 Grads Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once the intent is filed, a minor can no longer be added. |
Jan 27 | Mon |
| Leave of Absence Deadline | Jan 10 | Fri |
| Arrival of Residence Hall Students | Jan 12 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Jan 13 | Mon |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Jan 18 by 11:59 p.m. ET | Sat |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Jan 19 by 11:59 p.m. ET | Sun |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Jan 19 | Sun |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Jan 20 | Mon |
| Martin Luther King Day-No Classes | Jan 20 | Mon |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Feb 17-Mar 6 | Mon-Fri |
| Spring Break—No Classes | Mar 8-14 | Sun-Sat |
| 1Late Drop Deadline | Apr 10 by 11:59 p.m. ET | Fri |
| Withdrawal Deadline | May 1 by 5:00 p.m. ET | Fri |
| Classes End | May 1 | Fri |
| Study Days | May 2-3 | Sat-Sun |
| Final Exams | May 4-7 | Mon-Thurs |
| Penn State Altoona Commencement | May 9 | Sat |
| University Park Commencement | May 8-10 | Fri-Sun |
1These dates apply to full-semester courses. Refer to the LionPATH “Schedule - Course Drop Dates” application for further information.
| Event | 4-Week Session | 1st 6-Week Session | 2nd 6-Week Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Begins | Tue, Feb 4 | Tue, Feb 4 | Tue, Feb 4 |
| Intent to Graduate Filing | May 11-June 19 | May 11-June 19 | May 11-June 19 |
| Classes Begin | Mon, May 11 | Mon, May 18 | Wednesday, July 1 |
| Drop Deadline | Tue, May 12 by 11:59 p.m. |
Wed, May 20 by 11:59 p.m. |
Fri, July 3 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Add Deadline | Wed, May 13 by 11:59 p.m. |
Thu, May 21 by 11:59 p.m. |
Sat, July 4 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Late Drop Begins | Wed, May 13 | Thu, May 21 | Sat, July 4 |
| Late Registration Begins | Thu, May 14 | Fri, May 22 | Sun, July 5 |
| Memorial Day: No Classes |
Mon, May 25 | Mon, May 25 | |
| Independence Day: No Classes |
Mon, July 6 | ||
| Late Drop Deadline | Tue, June 2 by 11:59 p.m. |
Thu, June 18 by 11:59 p.m. |
Mon, August 3 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Mon, June 8 by 4:00 p.m. |
Fri, June 26 by 4:00 p.m. |
Wed, Aug 12 by 4:00 p.m. |
| Classes End | Mon, June 8 | Fri, June 26 | Wed, Aug 12 |
| Final Exams | Tue, June 9 | Mon, June 29 | Thu, Aug 13 |
Deadlines are specific to the Summer Sessions. Please refer to your LionPATH Student Center for courses outside these date ranges.
| 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 – No Classes | 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.