The 2011 Fall Semester Academic Calendar for Penn State
This page contains important dates for the 2011 Fall Semester at Penn State University.
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Events |
Days of the week |
Dates |
| Intent to Graduate - Activation Period | Monday - Monday | August 15 - September 5 |
| Leave of Absence - Deadline | Friday | August 19 |
| Arrival Day - New Students | Friday - Saturday | August 19 - 20 |
| Arrival Day - Returning Students | Saturday - Sunday | August 20 - 21 |
| Student Registration - Deadline | Sunday | August 21 |
| Classes Begin | Monday | August 22 |
| Drop Period | Wednesday | August 31 |
| Add Period | Thursday | (8:00am EST) - September 1 |
| Late Drop Begin | Thursday | September 1 |
| Late Registration Begins | Friday | September 2 |
| Labor Day Holiday - No Classes | Monday | September 5 |
| Final Exam Conflict - Filing Period | Monday - Sunday | September 26 - October 16 |
| Late Drop - Deadline | Friday | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes | Sunday - Saturday | November 20 - 26 |
| Withdrawal - Deadline | Friday | December 9 |
| Classes End | Friday | December 9 |
| Study Days | Saturday - Sunday | December 10 - 11 |
| Final Exams | Monday - Friday | December 12 - 16 |
| Commencement | Saturday | December 17 |
You can use the dates on the 2011 Fall Semester academic calendar to plan when important decisions should be made related to your student's college career. You can also plan ahead by booking a hotel for a visit ahead of time. Now take look at how to schedule classes or view Penn State's Campus maps.
