FALL 2008
Fall 2008 |
Spring 2009
| Event | Date |
| | Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Aug 18-Sept 8 | Mon-Mon |
| | Arrival Day of New Students | Aug 21 | Thurs |
| | Arrival Day of Returning Students | Aug 22 | Fri |
| | Leave of Absence Deadline | Aug 22 | Fri |
| | Registration Deadline (only available on eLion) | Aug 24 | Sun |
| | Classes Begin | Aug 25 | Mon |
| | Labor Day – No Classes | Sept 1 | Mon |
| 1 | Add/Drop Deadline | Sept 3 | Wed |
| 1 | Late Registration & Late Drop Begin | Sept 4 | Thurs |
| | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Filing Period Sept | 4-15 | Thurs-Mon |
| | Last day to Complete Registration | Sept 26 | Fri |
| | Cancellation Date for Incomplete Registration | Sept 29 | Mon |
| | Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Sept 29-Oct 17 | Mon-Fri |
| 1 | Late Drop Deadline | Nov 14 | Fri |
| | Thanksgiving Holiday—No Classes | Nov 24-28 | Mon-Fri |
| | Withdrawal Deadline | Dec 12 | Fri |
| | Classes End | Dec 12 | Fri |
| | Study Days | Dec 13-14 | Sat-Sun |
| | Final Exams | Dec 15-18 | Mon-Thurs |
| | Penn State Altoona Commencement | Dec
20 | Sat |
| | University Park Commencement | Dec 20 | Sat |
1 These dates apply to full semester courses. Refer to the eLion “Course Drop Dates” application for further information. Starting with the first day of the class, a tuition penalty may be charged if the course is dropped.
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.
