Academic Calendar
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 | Aug 9 | Fri |
| Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Aug 12–Sept 10 | Mon–Tues |
| ~Declare Minor Deadline for FA19 Grads | Sept 10 | Tue |
| Arrival Day of New Students | Aug 23 | Fri |
| Leave of Absence Deadline | Aug 23 | Fri |
| Arrival Day of Returning Students | Aug 25 | Sun |
| Classes Begin | Aug 26 | Mon |
| 1Regular Drop Deadline | Aug 31 by 11:59 p.m. ET | Sat |
| 1Regular Add Deadline | Sept 1 by 11:59 p.m. ET | Sun |
| 1Late Drop Begins | Sept 1 | Sun |
| 1Late Registration Begins | Sept 2 | Mon |
| Labor Day – No Classes | Sept 2 | Mon |
| Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Sept 23-Oct 11 | Mon-Fri |
| 1Late Drop Deadline | Nov 15 by 11:59 p.m. ET | Fri |
| Thanksgiving Holiday—No Classes | Nov 24-30 | Sun-Sat |
| Withdrawal Deadline | Dec 13 by 5:00 p.m. ET | Fri |
| Classes End | Dec 13 | Fri |
| Study Days | Dec 14-15 | Sat-Sun |
| Final Exams | Dec 16-19 | Mon-Thurs |
| Penn State Altoona Commencement | Dec 21 | Sat |
| University Park Commencement | Dec 21 | Sat |
~ Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once 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.
| 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 | 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 |
~ Minors must be declared before activating the intent to graduate. Once 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.
| 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.