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 2013 Undergraduate Deadlines
| Degree Application Deadline | October 31, 2012 |
| Course Registration Deadline | January 6, 2013 |
| Classes Begin | January 7, 2013 |
| Classes End | April 26, 2013 |
| Final Exams | April 29–May 3, 2013 |
| Commencement | May 3–5, 2013 |
Summer 2013 Undergraduate Deadlines
| Action | Session I–12 weeks | Session II–6 weeks | Session III–6 weeks |
| Degree Application Deadline | March 15, 2013 | March 15, 2013 | March 15, 2013 |
| Course Registration Deadline | May 13, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | June 26, 2013 |
| Classes Begin | May 13, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | June 26, 2013 |
| Classes End | August 7, 2013 | June 21, 2013 | August 7, 2013 |
| Final Exams | Varies by course. Check your course syllabus. | ||
| Commencement | August 10, 2013 | ||
Fall 2013 Undergraduate Deadlines
| Degree Application Deadline | June 30, 2013 |
| Course Registration Deadline | August 25, 2013 |
| Classes Begin | August 26, 2013 |
| Classes End | December 13, 2013 |
| Final Exams | December 16–20, 2013 |
| Commencement | December 21, 2013 |
For a complete listing of important dates and deadlines, view the Academic Calendar on the Penn State Registrar's website.