Important Undergraduate Deadlines
The following deadlines are for undergraduate programs only. For graduate program deadlines, please select your degree or certificate from the list to view the How to Apply information.
| Action | Regular Session — 12 weeks | First 6-week session | Second 6-week session |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | March 15, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | April 15, 2024* | April 15, 2024* | May 27, 2024* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | May 3, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | May 3, 2024 | May 3, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | June 25, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | June 26, 2024 |
| Classes End | August 7, 2024 | June 21, 2024 | August 7, 2024 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | August 10, 2024 | August 10, 2024 | August 10, 2024 |
| Action | Regular Session — 15 weeks | First 7-week session | Second 7-week session |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | July 29, 2024* | July 29, 2024* | September 16, 2024* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | August 16, 2024 | August 16, 2024 | October 4, 2024 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | August 16, 2024 | August 16, 2024 | October 4, 2024 |
| Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus Deadline | August 23, 2024 | August 23, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
| Course Registration Deadline | August 25, 2024 | August 25, 2024 | October 20, 2024 |
| Classes Begin | August 26, 2024 | August 26, 2024 | October 21, 2024 |
| Classes End | December 13, 2024 | October 11, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | December 22, 2024 | December 22, 2024 | December 22, 2024 |
| Action | Regular Session — 15 weeks | First 7-week session | Second 7-week session |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Student Degree Application Deadline | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2024 |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal | December 13, 2024* | December 13, 2024* | February 17, 2025* |
| Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above) | December 20, 2024 | December 20, 2024 | March 7, 2025 |
| Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission Deadline | December 20, 2024 | December 20, 2024 | March 7, 2025 |
| Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus Deadline | January 10, 2025 | January 10, 2025 | January 10, 2025 |
| Course Registration Deadline | January 12, 2025 | January 12, 2025 | March 16, 2025 |
| Classes Begin | January 13, 2025 | January 13, 2025 | March 17, 2025 |
| Classes End | May 2, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| Final Exams | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus | Consult course syllabus |
| Commencement | May 9–11, 2025 | May 9–11, 2025 | May 9–11, 2025 |
For a complete listing of important dates and deadlines, view the Academic Calendar on the Penn State Registrar's website.
* Students who have not been enrolled in courses and are returning while in Academic Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal status should carefully review additional information and requirements for returning to enrollment.