Academic Calendar

Location: E130 Smith Building;
Phone: 814-949-5035
Hours Our Staff Office of the University Registrar

FALL 2008

Fall 2008 | Spring 2009
EventDate
 Intent to Graduate Activation PeriodAug 18-Sept 8Mon-Mon
 Arrival Day of New StudentsAug 21 Thurs
 Arrival Day of Returning StudentsAug 22Fri
 Leave of Absence DeadlineAug 22Fri
 Registration Deadline (only available on eLion)Aug 24Sun
 Classes BeginAug 25Mon
 Labor Day – No ClassesSept 1Mon
1Add/Drop DeadlineSept 3Wed
1Late Registration & Late Drop BeginSept 4Thurs
 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Filing Period Sept4-15Thurs-Mon
 Last day to Complete RegistrationSept 26Fri
 Cancellation Date for Incomplete RegistrationSept 29Mon
 Final Exam Conflict Filing PeriodSept 29-Oct 17Mon-Fri
1Late Drop DeadlineNov 14Fri
 Thanksgiving Holiday—No ClassesNov 24-28Mon-Fri
 Withdrawal DeadlineDec 12Fri
 Classes EndDec 12Fri
 Study DaysDec 13-14Sat-Sun
 Final ExamsDec 15-18Mon-Thurs
 Penn State Altoona CommencementDec 20Sat
 University Park CommencementDec 20Sat

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.