Academic Calendar
Important Undergraduate Deadlines
The following deadlines are for most undergraduate programs only. For graduate program deadlines, please select your degree or certificate from the list to view the How to Apply information.
Spring 2012 Undergraduate Deadlines
| Degree Application Deadline | October 31, 2011 |
| Course Registration Deadline | January 8, 2012 |
| Classes Begin | January 9, 2012 |
| Classes End | April 27, 2012 |
| Final Exams | April 30–May 4, 2012 |
| Commencement | May 4–6, 2012 |
Summer 2012 Undergraduate Deadlines
| Action | Session I–12 weeks | Session II–6 weeks | Session III–6 weeks |
| Degree Application Deadline | March 15, 2012 | March 15, 2012 | March 15, 2012 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 13, 2012 | May 13, 2012 | June 26, 2012 |
| Classes Begin | May 14, 2012 | May 14, 2012 | June 27, 2012 |
| Classes End | August 8, 2012 | June 22, 2012 | August 8, 2012 |
| Final Exams | Varies by course. Check your course syllabus. | ||
| Commencement | August 11, 2012 | ||
Fall 2012 Undergraduate Deadlines
| Degree Application Deadline | June 30, 2012 |
| Course Registration Deadline | August 26, 2012 |
| Classes Begin | August 27, 2012 |
| Classes End | December 14, 2012 |
| Final Exams | December 17–21, 2012 |
| Commencement | December 22, 2012 |
For a complete listing of important dates and deadlines, view the Academic Calendar on the Penn State Registrar's website.