Penn State 2023 Fall Semester Regular Session Academic Calendar
This page contains important dates for the 2023 Fall Semester at Penn State University
Events |
Days of the week |
Dates |
Intent to Graduate - Activation Period | Monday - Tuesday | August 14 - September 5 |
Leave of Absense - Deadline | Friday | August 18 |
Student Registration - Deadline | Sunday | August 20 |
Classes Begin | Monday | August 21 |
Regular Drop - Deadline | Saturday | August 26 at 11:59 PM (ET) |
Regular Add - Deadline | Sunday | August 27 at 11:59 PM (ET) |
Late Drop Begins | Sunday | August 27 |
Late Registration Begins | Monday | August 28 |
Labor Day Holiday - No Classes | Monday | September 4 |
Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period | Monday - Sunday | September 25 - October 15 |
Late Drop - Deadline | Friday | November 10 at 11:59 PM (ET) |
Declare Concurrent Majors, Minors, or Certificates - Deadline (Graduating Students) | Friday | November 10 |
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes | Sunday - Saturday | November 19 - 25 |
Withdrawal - Deadline | Friday | December 8 at 5:00 PM (ET) |
Classes End | Friday | December 8 |
Study Days | Saturday - Sunday | December 9 - 10 |
Final Exams | Monday - Friday | December 11 - 15 |
Commencement | Saturday | December 16 |
Use these dates from the 2023 Fall Semester academic calendar to plan when the most important decisions should be made related to your student's college career. You can also plan ahead by taking vacations days at work to help your student move in or booking a hotel for commencement. Review the Penn State Campus map provided by PSUMoms to find your way around campus so you are not late meeting your student on these important dates.
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