Academic Calendar
Fall 2013
Summer 2013 |
Fall 2013 |
Spring 2014
| Event | Date(s) | Day(s) |
| | Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Aug 12-Sept 9 | Mon-Mon |
| | Arrival Day of New Students | Aug 22 | Thurs |
| | Leave of Absence Deadline | Aug 23 | Fri |
| | Arrival Day of Returning Students | Aug 25 | Sun |
| | Registration Deadline (only available on eLion) | Aug 25 | Sun |
| | Classes Begin | Aug 26 | Mon |
| | Labor Day – No Classes | Sept 2 | Mon |
| 1 | Regular Drop Deadline | Sept 4 | Wed |
| 1 | Regular Add Deadline | Sept 5 at 8am | Thurs |
| 1 | Late Drop Begin | Sept 5 | Thurs |
| | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Filing Period | Sept 5-16 | Thurs-Mon |
| 1 | Late Registration Begins | Sept 6 | Fri |
| | Last day to Complete Registration | Sept 20 | Fri |
| | Cancellation Date for Incomplete Registration | Sept 23 | Mon |
| | Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Sept 30-Oct 18 | Mon-Fri |
| 1 | Late Drop Deadline | Nov 15 | Fri |
| | Declare Minor Deadline for FA13 Grads | Nov 15 | Fri |
| | Thanksgiving Holiday—No Classes | Nov 25-30 | Mon-Sat |
| | Withdrawal Deadline | Dec 13 | 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 |
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.
