Academic Calendar
SPRING 2010
Fall 2009 | Spring 2010
| | Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Jan 2-25 | Sat-Mon |
| | Leave of Absence Deadline | Jan 8 | Fri |
| | Arrival of Residence Hall Students | Jan 10 | Sun |
| | Registration Deadline (only available on eLion) | Jan 10 | Sun |
| | Classes Begin | Jan 11 | Mon |
| | Martin Luther King Day – No Classes | Jan 18 | Mon |
| 1 | Add/Drop Deadline | Jan 20 | Wed |
| | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Filing Period | Jan 21-Feb 1 | Thurs-Mon |
| 1 | Late Registration & Late Drop Begin | Jan 21 | Thurs |
| | Last day to Complete Registration | Feb 5 | Fri |
| | Cancellation Date for Incomplete Registration | Feb 8 | Mon |
| | Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Feb 15-Mar 5 | Mon-Fri |
| | Spring Break—No Classes | Mar 8-12 | Mon-Fri |
| 1 | Late Drop Deadline | Apr 9 | Fri |
| | Withdrawal Deadline | Apr 30 | 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 14-16 | Fri-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.
