Academic Calendar
FALL 2009
Fall 2009 | Spring 2010
| | Intent to Graduate Activation Period | Aug 17-Sept 7 | Mon-Mon |
| | Arrival Day of New Students | Aug 20 | Thurs |
| | Arrival Day of Returning Students | Aug 21 | Fri |
| | Leave of Absence Deadline | Aug 21 | Fri |
| | Registration Deadline (only available on eLion) | Aug 23 | Sun |
| | Classes Begin | Aug 24 | Mon |
| 1 | Add/Drop Deadline | Sept 2 | Wed |
| 1 | Late Registration & Late Drop Begin | Sept 3 | Thurs |
| | Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Filing Period | Sept 3-14 | Thurs-Mon |
| | Labor Day – No Classes | Sept 7 | Mon |
| | Last day to Complete Registration | Sept 25 | Fri |
| | Cancellation Date for Incomplete Registration | Sept 28 | Mon |
| | Final Exam Conflict Filing Period | Sept 28-Oct 16 | Mon-Fri |
| 1 | Late Drop Deadline | Nov 13 | Fri |
| | Thanksgiving Holiday—No Classes | Nov 23-27 | Mon-Fri |
| | Withdrawal Deadline | Dec 11 | Fri |
| | Classes End | Dec 11 | Fri |
| | Study Days | Dec 12-13 | Sat-Sun |
| | Final Exams | Dec 14-17 | Mon-Thurs |
| | Penn State Altoona Commencement | Dec 19 | Sat |
| | University Park Commencement | Dec 19 | 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.
