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.

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Student Deadlines
ActionRegular Session — 15 weeksFirst 7-week sessionSecond 7-week session
New Student Degree Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023October 31, 2023
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or DismissalDecember 8, 2023*December 8, 2023*February 12, 2024*
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above)December 15, 2023December 15, 2023March 1, 2024
Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission DeadlineDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023March 1, 2024
Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus DeadlineJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024January 5, 2024
Course Registration DeadlineJanuary 7, 2024January 7, 2024March 10, 2024
Classes BeginJanuary 8, 2024January 8, 2024March 11, 2024
Classes EndApril 26, 2024February 23, 2024April 26, 2024
Final ExamsConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabus
CommencementMay 3–5, 2024May 3–5, 2024May 3–5, 2024
Summer 2024 Undergraduate Student Deadlines
ActionRegular Session — 12 weeksFirst 6-week sessionSecond 6-week session
New Student Degree Application DeadlineMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024March 15, 2024
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or DismissalApril 15, 2024*April 15, 2024*May 27, 2024*
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above)May 3, 2024May 3, 2024June 14, 2024
Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission DeadlineMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024June 14, 2024
Course Registration DeadlineMay 12, 2024May 12, 2024June 25, 2024
Classes BeginMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024June 26, 2024
Classes EndAugust 7, 2024June 21, 2024August 7, 2024
Final ExamsConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabus
CommencementAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024August 10, 2024
Fall 2024 Undergraduate Student Deadlines
ActionRegular Session — 15 weeksFirst 7-week sessionSecond 7-week session
New Student Degree Application DeadlineJune 30, 2024June 30, 2024June 30, 2024
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Academic Warning, Suspension, or DismissalJuly 29, 2024*July 29, 2024*September 16, 2024*
Form Submission Deadline — Returning Students in Good Standing (GPA 2.00 and above)August 16, 2024August 16, 2024October 4, 2024
Nondegree Enrollment Form Submission DeadlineAugust 16, 2024August 16, 2024October 4, 2024
Permanent and Temporary Change of Campus DeadlineAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024August 23, 2024
Course Registration DeadlineAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024October 13, 2024
Classes BeginAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024October 14, 2024
Classes EndDecember 13, 2024October 11, 2024December 13, 2024
Final ExamsConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabusConsult course syllabus
Commencement2December 21, 2024December 21, 2024December 21, 2024

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.